Description
Blackberry Pistachio Dream Bars combine a buttery biscuit base, a rich pistachio cream, and a velvety cream cheese layer, topped with luscious blackberry compote and garnished with crunchy pistachios. The contrasting flavors and textures create a sophisticated yet simple dessert bar that’s perfect for special occasions or everyday treats. Each layer is delicately balanced for maximum flavor—a must-try for nut and berry lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup crushed digestive biscuits
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely ground
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- Fresh blackberries for garnish
Instructions
- Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of a lined 8×8 inch baking pan. Chill for 20 minutes.
- Blend finely ground pistachios with 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar and heavy cream until a smooth paste forms. Spread evenly over the chilled biscuit base. Chill for another 20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract until creamy. Spread this mixture over the pistachio layer. Chill while preparing the next layer.
- In a saucepan, heat blackberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens. Let it cool slightly, then spread over the cream cheese layer. Chill until fully set.
- Before serving, sprinkle with chopped pistachios and add fresh blackberries to garnish. Slice and serve.
Notes
To substitute digestive biscuits, graham crackers or vanilla wafers work well. For a nut allergy, use sunflower seed butter and roasted seeds. These bars can be made a day ahead; keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If your compote is too runny, cook longer until thickened. For a firmer base, ensure thorough chilling between layers and avoid over-mixing the pistachio cream. Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg