Blackberry Pistachio Dream Bars
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Blackberry Pistachio Dream Bars, a perfect combination of tart blackberries and crunchy pistachios. These bars are easy to make and perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy nights in. With their vibrant colors and textures, they not only taste amazing but also look stunning on any dessert table. Plus, they can be customized with different nuts or berries based on your preferences. Enjoy them chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing treat that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder. Mix well.
- In another bowl, blend melted butter and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry mixture to form a crumbly dough.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish; set aside remaining dough.
- In a separate bowl, toss blackberries with granulated sugar and lemon juice until coated.
- Spread the blackberry mixture over the pressed crust.
- Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture and chopped pistachios on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Allow cooling before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg