Greek Honey Pistachio Cheesecake Bars: Creamy Delight
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Greek Honey Pistachio Cheesecake Bars: Creamy Delight! These bars are a perfect blend of sweet honey and tangy cream cheese, enriched with the delightful crunch of roasted pistachios. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these cheesecake bars are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Easy to prepare and make ahead of time, they offer a luscious dessert experience that everyone will adore.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup finely chopped pistachios
- For topping: additional honey and chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a greased 9×9 inch baking pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth in a large bowl using an electric mixer. Add Greek yogurt, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until combined. Gently fold in chopped pistachios.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges are set but center remains slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg