Description
These Lemon Pistachio Bars are a perfect balance of tart and nutty flavors. With a buttery pistachio crust and a zesty lemon filling, they’re a refreshing and easy-to-make treat that’s sure to impress at any gathering or just as a sweet snack at home.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
2 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add cold butter cubes and mix with a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in chopped pistachios, then press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
- For the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the partially cooled crust and return to the oven. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly browned on top.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan, then cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
For a fruity variation, you can add fresh raspberries or blueberries to the lemon filling.
Almonds or walnuts can be used as a substitute for pistachios if needed.
Shredded coconut can be added to the crust for a tropical twist.
The bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge.
If freezing, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
