Pistachio Bars

Pistachio Bars

Buttery shortbread bars topped with a creamy pistachio filling and white chocolate drizzle.

⏱ 45 minServes 16American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 oz white chocolate, melted

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix flour, 1/2 cup butter, and 1/4 cup powdered sugar until crumbly, then press into a greased 8x8 pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  2. 2Beat together cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
  3. 3Fold chopped pistachios into the cream cheese mixture, reserving some for garnish.
  4. 4Spread pistachio filling over cooled crust and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  5. 5Drizzle melted white chocolate over the bars and sprinkle reserved pistachios on top.
  6. 6Chill for 15 minutes until set, then cut into 16 squares.

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