Blackberry Pistachio Dream Bars: A Luxurious Dessert with a Perfect Balance of Flavors
These Pistachio Blackberry Dessert Bars offer a perfectly balanced four-layer experience. With a buttery biscuit crust, a nutty pistachio layer, a creamy cream cheese filling, and a vibrant blackberry topping, each bite delivers a delightful mix of textures and flavors. This indulgent yet nutritious dessert is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
- Crushed digestive biscuits
- Melted butter
- Ground pistachios
- Sugar
- Heavy cream
- Cream cheese
- Vanilla extract
- Blackberries
- Lemon juice
- Cornstarch
- Chopped pistachios (for garnish)
- Fresh blackberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Combine crushed biscuits with melted butter and press into a pan. Chill to set.
- Create the Pistachio Layer: Blend ground pistachios, sugar, and heavy cream until smooth, then spread over the crust.
- Mix the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla, then spread over the pistachio layer.
- Make the Blackberry Topping: Cook blackberries with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until thickened. Cool and spread over the cream cheese layer.
- Chill & Garnish: Let the bars set in the refrigerator, then sprinkle with chopped pistachios and fresh blackberries before serving.
Notes
- Use roasted pistachios for a deeper flavor.
- Ensure the blackberry topping cools before layering to prevent melting the cream cheese.
- Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.