Description
Blackberry Pistachio Dream Bars are a decadent multi-layered dessert featuring a buttery biscuit base, creamy pistachio and cream cheese layers, and a vibrant blackberry compote, topped with pistachios and fresh berries.
Ingredients
- 1 cup crushed digestive biscuits
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely ground
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- Fresh blackberries for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the crushed biscuits with melted butter and press the mixture into the bottom of a lined 8×8 inch baking pan. Chill for 20 minutes.
- Blend the ground pistachios with confectioners’ sugar and heavy cream until smooth. Spread over the biscuit base and chill for another 20 minutes.
- Beat the cream cheese with confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until creamy. Spread over the pistachio layer and chill again.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the blackberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until thickened. Cool slightly, then spread over the cream cheese layer and chill until set.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top and garnish with fresh blackberries before serving.
Notes
- Use thawed and drained frozen blackberries if fresh are unavailable.
- Graham crackers can substitute digestive biscuits.
- To make it vegan, use plant-based cream cheese, butter, and dairy-free cream.
- Ensure each layer is well-chilled before adding the next to maintain clean layers.
- Use gluten-free biscuits for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
