Description
Chocolate Pistachio Cheesecake Bars are a delicious dessert combining creamy cheesecake with rich chocolate and crunchy pistachios, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a greased baking pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and cocoa powder until fully combined.
- Fold in chopped pistachios and chocolate chips.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- These bars can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chocolate Pistachio Cheesecake Bars, dessert, cheesecake, chocolate, pistachio