Description
Rich, creamy Raspberry Pistachio Cheesecake Bars with a buttery pistachio crust, velvety cheesecake filling, and sweet raspberry swirl a gorgeous and indulgent dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Crust:
1 cup shelled pistachios, finely ground
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 tsp salt
Filling:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp lemon juice
Raspberry Swirl:
3/4 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water
Topping:
1/4 cup chopped pistachios
Fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
2. Make the crust: combine ground pistachios, flour, sugar, salt, and melted butter. Stir until evenly moistened, then press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan.
3. Bake crust for 12–14 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
4. For the raspberry swirl: in a small saucepan, cook raspberries and sugar over medium heat until juicy, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened, 1 minute more. Strain to remove seeds and cool completely.
5. Prepare the cheesecake filling: beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vanilla, and lemon juice until creamy.
6. Pour filling over cooled crust. Drop small spoonfuls of raspberry sauce on top and swirl gently with a knife.
7. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
8. Cool completely, then chill for at least 3 hours before cutting into bars.
9. Top with chopped pistachios and fresh raspberries before serving.
Notes
For a more intense pistachio flavor, add 1/4 tsp almond extract to the crust.
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for the creamiest texture.
Store bars covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days — perfect make-ahead dessert!
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: raspberry pistachio cheesecake bars, layered dessert, creamy cheesecake squares, elegant dessert bars