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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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Crust: Combine crushed biscuits with melted butter and press into a pan. Chill to set.
  2. Create the Pistachio Layer: Blend ground pistachios, sugar, and heavy cream until smooth, then spread over the crust.
  3. Mix the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla, then spread over the pistachio layer.
  4. Make the Blackberry Topping: Cook blackberries with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until thickened. Cool and spread over the cream cheese layer.
  5. 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.