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Honey Pistachio Cheesecake Bar

Bright and silky cheesecake meets floral Greek honey and crunchy pistachios in a delightful dessert that captures Mediterranean flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
For the cheesecake filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened Use full-fat for best texture.
  • 0.5 cups Greek yogurt Thick, strained yogurt preferred.
  • 0.5 cups honey Use high-quality honey for flavor.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups finely chopped pistachios Chill for extra snap.
For the topping
  • 0.25 cups honey for drizzling
  • 0.25 cups chopped pistachios for garnish

Method
 

Preparation of the crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until evenly moistened.
  3. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan to form an even crust.
  4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
Preparation of the filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until very smooth.
  2. Add the Greek yogurt, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract and mix until the filling is fully combined and silky.
  3. Gently fold the finely chopped pistachios into the cheesecake batter.
Baking
  1. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  2. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center still jiggles slightly.
  3. Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool to room temperature on a rack.
  4. Refrigerate the bars for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before slicing into squares.
Serving
  1. Before serving, drizzle with ¼ cup honey and sprinkle with remaining chopped pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 6gFat: 22g

Notes

These bars store well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. For clean slices, chill thoroughly and use a hot knife.

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