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Creamy Pistachio Cheesecake Bars

Rich and silky cheesecake bars infused with pistachio flavor on a buttery crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cup ground pistachios
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.33 cup pistachio paste
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix graham crumbs, ground pistachios, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
  3. Press crust firmly into pan and bake 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
  4. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and mix well.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed.
  6. Blend in sour cream, pistachio paste, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  7. Pour filling over crust and spread evenly.
  8. Bake 35–40 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
  9. Cool gradually, then refrigerate at least 3 hours before slicing into bars.

Notes

For best texture, chill overnight before slicing.