Description
Blackberry Pistachio Dream Bars are a delightful summer dessert featuring a buttery crust, tart blackberry filling, and a nutty pistachio crunch. These bars combine vibrant color, irresistible texture, and sweet-tart flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups fresh blackberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 cup crushed pistachios (for topping)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar. Stir until well combined.
- Add flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and baking powder. Mix until crumbly.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly.
- In another bowl, mix blackberries, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir gently to avoid crushing berries.
- Spread the berry mixture over the cooled crust. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pistachios evenly on top.
- Return to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until filling is bubbly and edges are golden.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Replace butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
- Omit pistachios or use sunflower seeds for a nut-free version.
- Try different berries like raspberries or blueberries for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: blackberry bars, pistachio bars, dream bars, summer desserts, berry dessert, fruit bars, nut dessert