Pistachio Cream Squares
Elevate your dessert game with these irresistible Pistachio Cream Squares, a luxurious treat that blends nutty richness with creamy decadence. Featuring a buttery pistachio crust and a velvety cream cheese layer infused with hints of cardamom and lemon, this recipe delivers a uniquely balanced flavor profile that’s both indulgent and refreshing. Perfect for impressing guests, these no-fuss squares come together in under an hour and require minimal effort, making them the ideal choice for any occasion. Garnished with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios or a dusting of powdered sugar, they’re as visually stunning as they are delicious. Whether you’re searching for a standout dessert, a pistachio-flavored delight, or a make-ahead sweet centerpiece, Pistachio Cream Squares will surely become your new favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Raw pistachios, unsalted
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 100 grams Unsalted butter
- 150 grams All-purpose flour
- 250 grams Cream cheese
- 100 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 200 milliliters Heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
In a food processor, combine the pistachios, 100 grams of granulated sugar, and salt. Blend until finely ground.
Melt 100 grams of unsalted butter and add it to the pistachio mixture along with the flour. Pulse until the mixture forms a crumbly dough.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges turn golden. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
For the cream layer, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Add the vanilla extract, lemon juice, heavy cream, and cardamom. Beat until the mixture is fluffy and holds soft peaks.
Spread the cream layer evenly over the cooled pistachio base.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
Using the parchment overhang, lift the dessert out of the pan. Slice into squares.
Garnish each square with chopped pistachios or a light dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4935 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 332.8 g | 427% | |
| Saturated Fat | 151.5 g | 758% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 674 mg | 225% | |
| Sodium | 2051 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 438.7 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 273.2 g | ||
| Protein | 74.7 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 507 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2639 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
