PISTACHIO-LEMON BARS

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These delightful and easy lemon bars have everything the traditional ones do - tang, sweetness and a buttery base - plus the added benefit of pistachios folded into the filling and the crust.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, weekday, dessert

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
Confectioners' sugar, for garnish

Steps:

  • To make crust, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper (if using foil, lightly butter it). Place flour, sugar and salt in a food processor and pulse a few times. Add butter and process until well combined. Stir in chopped pistachios. Firmly press mixture into the bottom of the lined pan using the flat bottom of a glass or measuring cup (if it sticks, place a piece of parchment paper on the dough before pressing). Bake until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the filling ingredients. When the crust is baked, pour the filling into the pan and bake until set, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and cut into 2-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 172, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 50 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Daberechi Chiemela
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still think they're pretty good.


Long Live
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I'm not a huge fan of pistachios, but I still really enjoyed these bars. The lemon curd is the star of the show.


Beverage
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Mussa Bilal
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I love that these bars are made with real lemon juice. It gives them a bright and fresh flavor.


zain ali rajput
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover pistachios. I always have a bag of pistachios in my freezer, so I can make these bars anytime.


Ibrahim Moaaz
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out perfectly. They are a favorite of mine and my family's.


Moon Abbasi
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These bars are the perfect size for a snack or dessert. I love that I can make a whole batch and freeze them for later.


Charlotte Patterson
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I love the bright green color of these bars. They are so festive and perfect for any occasion.


xFunnih
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These bars are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my friends and family.


Hk Rukonamade
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! The pistachio crust is a nice twist on the traditional lemon bar.


Jorge Monkey
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These bars are delicious! The lemon curd is tart and the pistachio crust is sweet and crunchy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mtshali Menelisi
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I love the combination of pistachio and lemon in these bars. They are the perfect springtime dessert.


ayub jani
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These bars are so good! The pistachio crust is the perfect complement to the lemon curd. I will definitely be making these again.


Nuskin Review
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I made these pistachio lemon bars for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The bars were also very easy to make, which is always a plus.


Nawab Fayaz Abbasi
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These pistachio lemon bars are the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The lemon curd is creamy and smooth, and the pistachio crust adds a nice crunchy texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy desser