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Blackcurrant-pistachio dream bar

Delicious Blackcurrant-Pistachio Dream Bar for Sweet Cravings

Enjoy a delightful Blackcurrant-Pistachio Dream Bar that caters to gluten-free and vegan diets while satisfying your sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Sweet, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 200 grams butter cookies gluten-free cookies can be used for gluten-free option
  • 100 grams melted butter
For the Filling
  • 300 grams blackcurrants can be substituted with raspberries or strawberries
  • 50 grams sugar adjust to taste
  • 250 grams cream cheese opt for plant-based for vegan version
  • 2 eggs use applesauce or flaxseed meal for vegan alternative
  • 100 grams chopped pistachios can be swapped with almonds or walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a rectangular baking dish (20x30 cm) with parchment paper.
  2. Pulse the butter cookies into fine crumbs and combine them with melted butter in a mixing bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of the baking dish.
  3. Combine blackcurrants with 50 grams of sugar and let sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
  4. Beat together cream cheese, remaining sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
  5. Fold in chopped pistachios into the cream cheese filling.
  6. Spread the blackcurrant mixture over the crust, then pour the cream cheese filling on top.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden-brown and the filling is set.
  8. Let cool completely before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to press the crust tightly and allow to cool completely before cutting for best texture.

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