PISTACHIO CREAM BARS

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Pistachio flavors abound in these dreamy and creamy bars, from the cookie crust to the filling.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup powdered sugar
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 box (4-serving size) pistachio instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat butter and 2/3 cup powdered sugar with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in flour and baking powder. Stir in nuts. Press dough in bottom of pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
  • In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. In another medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup powdered sugar on medium speed 1 minute or until creamy. Fold in vanilla and 1 1/2 cups of the whipped cream. Spread over baked crust. Refrigerate.
  • In medium bowl, mix dry pudding mix and 1 cup milk as directed on package. Refrigerate 5 minutes. Fold in remaining whipped cream. Spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until chilled. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Garnish with additional chopped nuts, if desired. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fat 4, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 204 mg

Ashleigh Mendez
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I can't wait to try these bars!


Zwar Abbas
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These bars are a must-try for any pistachio lover.


Tanya
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I'm definitely going to be making these bars again. They're so good!


Ledua Wirinamalumu
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These bars are perfect for a summer party. They're light and refreshing.


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I love the green color of these bars. They're so festive!


Kevin Wanyange
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover pistachio pudding.


Redoy Khan
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Overall, I really enjoyed these pistachio cream bars. They're a delicious and easy-to-make treat that's perfect for any occasion.


adee javed
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I had some trouble finding pistachio pudding mix, but I was able to find a recipe online to make my own.


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These bars are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it for a special occasion.


Alaba Balogun
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The bars were a bit crumbly, but they still tasted great.


Rahim Haider
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I found that the bars were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling.


Sharon Sims
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These bars are a little bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


a2z gaming
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I love that these bars can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for parties or potlucks.


Jahvauhn talon
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The shortbread crust is the perfect complement to the creamy filling. It's buttery and crumbly, and it holds everything together perfectly.


Pranik Thapa
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The pistachio cream filling is so smooth and flavorful. I could eat it by the spoonful!


Shyam Bhattarai
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I've made these bars several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Nawod Sathsara
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These bars were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time.


Isuf Idrizi
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I'm not usually a fan of pistachio desserts, but these bars have changed my mind. They're so light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness.


Nadir Mughal
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These pistachio cream bars are absolutely divine! The combination of the creamy pistachio filling and the buttery shortbread crust is simply heavenly.