Pistachio Cream Cheese Swirl Bars are a must-try delight!
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Pistachio Cream Cheese Swirl Bars are a delicious dessert that combines the rich flavors of pistachio and cream cheese in a delightful bar form.
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pistachio nuts, shelled
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a food processor, blend the pistachio nuts until finely ground.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the batter, then dollop the remaining batter on top.
- Use a knife to swirl the cream cheese mixture into the batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a stronger pistachio flavor, add more ground pistachios to the batter.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg