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Greek Honey Pistachio Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 9 to 12 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Greek

Description

These Greek Honey Pistachio Cheesecake Bars are rich, creamy, and elegantly flavored with honey and pistachios. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth cheesecake filling enhanced by Greek yogurt and honey sweetness, these bars are perfect for a sophisticated dessert or special occasion treat.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup finely chopped pistachios

Topping

  • ¼ cup honey for drizzling
  • ¼ cup chopped pistachios for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cheesecake bars.
  2. Prepare the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until the mixture is well incorporated. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan to form the crust.
  3. Bake the Crust: Bake the crust for 10 minutes to set it, then remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
  4. Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until the batter is fully combined and creamy.
  5. Add Pistachios: Gently fold in the finely chopped pistachios into the cheesecake filling, ensuring they are evenly distributed without overmixing.
  6. Assemble and Bake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center remains slightly jiggly.
  7. Cool and Chill: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set fully before slicing.
  8. Serve: Before serving, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chopped pistachios for an elegant finishing touch.

Notes

  • Make-ahead: These cheesecake bars can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Storage: Keep the bars covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
  • Substitutions: For a gluten-free version, substitute almond flour for the graham cracker crumbs in the crust.

Find it online: https://oliviadinner.com/greek-honey-pistachio-cheesecake-bars-recipe/