Blackberry Pistachio Dream Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
1 cup crushed digestive biscuits
02 -
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Pistachio Layer
03 -
1 cup shelled pistachios, finely ground
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1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
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1/4 cup heavy cream
→ Cream Cheese Layer
06 -
1 cup cream cheese, softened
07 -
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Blackberry Layer
09 -
2 cups fresh blackberries
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
→ Topping
13 -
1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
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Fresh blackberries for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter and press into the bottom of a lined 8×8 inch baking pan. Chill for 20 minutes.
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Blend ground pistachios with confectioners’ sugar and heavy cream until smooth. Spread over the biscuit base and chill for another 20 minutes.
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Beat cream cheese with confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until creamy. Spread over the pistachio layer and chill.
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Heat blackberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until thickened. Cool slightly before spreading over the cream cheese layer. Chill until set.
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Before serving, sprinkle with chopped pistachios and garnish with fresh blackberries.
# Notes:
01 -
Ensure the base is firmly pressed and chilled to prevent the layers from mixing.
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Allow the blackberry layer to cool slightly before adding to prevent melting the cream cheese layer.
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These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.