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Blackberry Pistachio Dream Bars: Irresistible Homemade Bliss

Blackberry Pistachio Dream Bars

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Experience the delightful combination of tart blackberries and crunchy pistachios with our Blackberry Pistachio Dream Bars. These irresistible homemade treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering, potluck, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, these bars feature a buttery crust topped with a luscious berry filling and nutty topping, creating a deliciously balanced dessert that everyone will love. Customize them with seasonal berries or nuts for an added twist to this already scrumptious recipe.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free flour)
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (cold and cubed)
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 2-4 tablespoons Ice Water (use cold water)
  • 2 cups Fresh Blackberries (or raspberries/blueberries)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (adjust as necessary)
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (fresh juice is best)
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar (or granulated sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Pistachios (shelled and unsalted)
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (cold and cubed)
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
  2. For the crust, mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Incorporate cold butter until crumbly. Add egg yolk and ice water; press into the bottom of the pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
  4. For the filling, combine blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in another bowl; spread over the cooled crust.
  5. For the topping, whisk brown sugar, baking powder, chopped pistachios, butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth; pour over filling.
  6. Bake for an additional 35–40 minutes or until set in the center. Cool before slicing into bars.
  • Author: Amanda
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg
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