Description
Indulge in the delightful harmony of tart blackberries and crunchy pistachios in these irresistible dessert bars. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh blackberries, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar until well blended.
- Add flour and baking powder, stirring until crumbly. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in chopped blackberries and pistachios.
- Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until set and edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Swap blackberries with raspberries or blueberries for different flavor variations. Add lemon zest to enhance the filling's brightness. Allowing bars to cool completely before slicing yields cleaner cuts.