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Blackberry Pistachio Dream Bars Recipe

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These Blackberry Pistachio Dream Bars offer a delightful combination of a buttery pre-baked crust, a luscious blackberry filling, and a crunchy pistachio topping. Perfect as a homemade dessert, these bars balance tart, sweet, and nutty flavors into every bite.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free flour)
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (cold and cubed)
  • 1 large Egg Yolk (do not use the whole egg)
  • 2–4 tablespoons Ice Water (cold)

Filling

  • 2 cups Fresh Blackberries (or raspberries/blueberries)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (adjust as necessary)
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (fresh)
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch

Topping

  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar (or granulated sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (cold and cubed)
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Pistachios (shelled and unsalted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Add the egg yolk and 2-4 tablespoons ice water gradually, mixing until the dough comes together.
  2. Pre-Bake Crust: Press the dough evenly into a greased baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
  3. Make Blackberry Filling: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups fresh blackberries with 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the berries release their juices. Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, stirring until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. Prepare Pistachio Topping: In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 cup flour. Cut in 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter until crumbly. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Fold in 1 cup shelled, unsalted pistachios.
  5. Assemble Bars: Pour the cooled blackberry filling evenly over the pre-baked crust. Spread it out gently. Then evenly spread the pistachio topping over the filling, pressing down gently for an even layer.
  6. Bake Final Bars: Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes or until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbly.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into bars and serve.

Notes

  • Use cold ingredients for the crust and topping to ensure a crumbly texture.
  • Adjust sugar in the filling according to the sweetness of your berries.
  • To make gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • For easier slicing, chill bars completely before cutting.

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