Directions:
- Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter and press into the bottom of a lined 8×8 inch baking pan. Chill for 20 minutes.
- Blend ground pistachios with confectioners’ sugar and heavy cream until smooth. Spread over the biscuit base and chill for another 20 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese with confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until creamy. Spread over the pistachio layer and chill.
- Heat blackberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until thickened. Cool slightly before spreading over the cream cheese layer. Chill until set.
- Before serving, sprinkle with chopped pistachios and garnish with fresh blackberries.
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes + chilling | Kcal: 380 kcal | Servings: 9 squares
Nutritional Breakdown (per serving):
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Potassium: 235mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 22g
- Vitamin A: 500IU
- Vitamin C: 8mg
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 1.5mg
This dessert is not only a treat for the senses but also provides a good balance of nutrients. The pistachios add healthy fats and fiber, while the blackberries contribute antioxidants and vitamin C. The cream cheese layer offers calcium and protein, making these bars a guilt-free indulgence.
Directions:
- Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter and press into the bottom of a lined 8×8 inch baking pan. Chill for 20 minutes.
- Blend ground pistachios with confectioners’ sugar and heavy cream until smooth. Spread over the biscuit base and chill for another 20 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese with confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until creamy. Spread over the pistachio layer and chill.
- Heat blackberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until thickened. Cool slightly before spreading over the cream cheese layer. Chill until set.
- Before serving, sprinkle with chopped pistachios and garnish with fresh blackberries.
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes + chilling | Kcal: 380 kcal | Servings: 9 squares
Nutritional Breakdown (per serving):
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Potassium: 235mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 22g
- Vitamin A: 500IU
- Vitamin C: 8mg
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 1.5mg
This dessert is not only a treat for the senses but also provides a good balance of nutrients. The pistachios add healthy fats and fiber, while the blackberries contribute antioxidants and vitamin C. The cream cheese layer offers calcium and protein, making these bars a guilt-free indulgence.
