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Blackberry Pistachio Dessert Bars

Vibrant dessert bars featuring a nutty pistachio shortbread crust topped with a tangy, sweet blackberry curd filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pistachio Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup shelled pistachios finely ground
  • 0.33 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Blackberry Filling
  • 2 cups blackberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
Topping
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 0.25 cup pistachios chopped

Equipment

  • 8x8 Baking Pan
  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Pulse pistachios in a food processor until fine. Add flour, powdered sugar, salt, and cold butter. Pulse until crumbly.
  3. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. While crust bakes, puree blackberries and strain through a sieve to remove seeds (optional).
  5. Whisk sugar, flour, and eggs together. Stir in lemon juice and blackberry puree until smooth.
  6. Pour filling over the hot crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes until set.
  7. Cool completely, then chill in fridge for 2 hours before slicing.
  8. Top with fresh berries and chopped pistachios before serving.

Notes

Strain the blackberry puree for a smoother, more refined texture.