Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake Bars: A Delightful Treat!
Delicious Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake Bars with a creamy filling and a crunchy crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- ½ cup pistachios, chopped
- Optional: Whipped cream
- Extra cherries and pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a greased 9×9 inch baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla.
- Fold in Cherries and Pistachios: Gently mix in chopped cherries and pistachios.
- Bake the Cheesecake Bars: Pour filling over the cooled crust and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool and Chill: Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
- Serve: Cut into squares and garnish with whipped cream, cherries, and pistachios.
Notes
- Substitution for graham crackers: Use crushed Oreo cookies for a chocolatey twist.
- Substitution for cream cheese: Substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Substitution for cherries: Frozen cherries can be used if fresh ones are unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg