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Blackberry Pistachio Dream Bars

Buttery shortbread bars layered with creamy pistachio filling and a tangy blackberry swirl, baked into elegant dessert squares.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American Fusion
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
Pistachio Layer
  • 1 cup ground pistachios
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
Blackberry Swirl
  • 1.5 cups blackberries

Equipment

  • baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer or whisk

Method
 

  1. Prepare and bake shortbread base.
  2. Mix pistachio cream layer and spread over base.
  3. Cook blackberry swirl, layer, and bake until set.

Notes

Chill before slicing for clean cuts and best texture.