Description
A delightful dessert that combines sweet and salty flavors with a creamy cheesecake filling, rich honey, and crunchy pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup honey
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup crushed pistachios (plus extra for garnish)
- Additional honey for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add honey, mixing well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract and sea salt.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Lift the cheesecake out of the pan using parchment paper, cut into squares, drizzle with honey, and garnish with crushed pistachios.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers.
- For vegan, replace honey with maple syrup and use dairy-free cream cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, pistachio, honey, salted, bars