Pistachio Cream Bars

5 from 1 vote

A creamy and delicious pistachio dessert on top of a buttery shortbread crust. This dessert is quick and easy and perfect for your next potluck!

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

chill time2

Total Time2 50

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pistachio cream bars, pistachio cream bars recipe, pistachio recipes

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 cup softened salted butter
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
¾ cup milk
1 (3.4-ounce) box instant pistachio pudding
½ cup roughly chopped pistachios

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy removal and set aside.
In a medium bowl whisk together 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour and ⅓ cup granulated sugar. Beat in 1 cup softened salted butter with a hand mixer on low until combined. Press the crust into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden brown on the edges. Remove from oven and let it cool completely.
While the crust cools, prepare the pistachio layer by beating 8 ounces cream cheese, and 1 cup powdered sugar together with a hand mixer on medium-speed until creamy. Add in ¾ cup milk and 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant pistachio pudding and continue to beat until smooth.
Spread the pistachio cream evenly over the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set. Top with ½ cup roughly chopped pistachios before removing from the pan to slice and serve.

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