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Pistachio Cheesecake Bars

Irresistible Pistachio Cheesecake Bars That Delight Every Bite

These Pistachio Cheesecake Bars are a luxurious treat that harmoniously combines creamy cheesecake with a crunchy kataifi crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 8 ounces Shredded Kataifi Dough Found in Middle Eastern stores
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese At room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Sour Cream At room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure recommended
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature
For the Ganache Topping
  • 8 ounces Semi-sweet Chocolate
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
Optional Flavor Boost
  • 1 tablespoon Pistachio Cream Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Tahini Optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cut shredded kataifi dough into smaller pieces and mix with melted butter, pistachio cream, and tahini. Reserve half for topping.
  3. Press half of the kataifi mixture into the bottom of the baking pan and bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then sour cream, vanilla, salt, and eggs, mixing gently.
  5. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and top with reserved kataifi mixture. Bake for about 25 minutes.
  6. Heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate, and stir until smooth. Pour ganache over cooled bars and refrigerate.
  7. Allow to cool completely and chill for at least 2 hours before slicing into squares to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. For cutting, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices.

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