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A freshly sliced layered dessert bar showing a crumbly golden-brown shortbread crust and a dense creamy white filling swirled with red raspberry jam.
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Decadent Raspberry Pistachio Bars

These Raspberry Pistachio Bars feature a golden shortbread crust, dense cream cheese filling, glossy jam swirl, and fresh berries. A visually stunning, bakery-worthy dessert!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (180g)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g) divided, half for crust and half for filling
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g) melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese (450g) full-fat, softened to room temperature
  • 1 large egg (50g) room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
  • 1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam (80ml) slightly warmed
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries (125g) whole, for garnish
  • 1/2 cup pistachios (65g) roughly chopped, roasted and shelled

Equipment

  • 1 8x8 inch baking pan Essential for proper bar thickness.
  • 1 Parchment Paper Creates a sling for easy removal and clean slicing.

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch (20x20cm) baking pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, half the sugar, a pinch of salt, and melted butter until crumbly.
  2. Press the dough evenly into the pan. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden-brown.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese and the remaining sugar for 2 minutes until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, beating on low just until combined.
  4. Pour the smooth, dense filling over the warm baked crust and spread evenly.
  5. Dollop warmed raspberry jam over the filling. Drag a butter knife through the dollops in a figure-eight motion to create a glossy swirl.
  6. Bake for 22-25 minutes until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
  7. Cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Slice with a hot knife, and garnish generously with fresh raspberries and chopped roasted pistachios.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcalProtein: 4gFat: 16gFiber: 1g

Notes

Use a hot, clean knife for slicing to achieve sharp, clean edges.
Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to prevent lumps in the filling.
Keyword cheesecake bars,layered dessert bar,raspberry pistachio bars

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