Description
Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake bars are a delightful dessert. You will enjoy the combination of creamy cheesecake, tart cherries, and crunchy pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup chopped pistachios
- 1 ½ cups cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in sour cream until fully combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and spread evenly. Dollop the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer and gently swirl with a knife for a marbled effect. Sprinkle the chopped pistachios on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and slightly golden around the edges.
- Allow the bars to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- Do not overbake the cheesecake to prevent cracking.
- Gently swirl the cherry pie filling to avoid muddying the cheesecake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg