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Raspberry Pistachio Butter Bars

Heavenly Raspberry Pistachio Butter Bars to Wow Your Guests

Indulge in delightful Raspberry Pistachio Butter Bars that blend tangy raspberry jam with crunchy pistachios for an irresistible dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Substitute with unsalted butter plus a pinch of salt if preferred.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider using gluten-free flour for a variation.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar No direct substitutions recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Feel free to use alternative sweeteners as desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for the best aroma and taste.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Raspberry Jam Both seeded and seedless varieties work beautifully.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Raw Pistachios Roasted or salted pistachios are also suitable.

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Baking pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with cooking spray or parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, beat together room-temperature salted butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until creamy and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Incorporate vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add flour, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  4. Press half of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for about 20 minutes until the edges are light golden brown.
  5. Mix the remaining dough with crushed pistachios, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator.
  6. Spread raspberry jam evenly over the warm crust.
  7. Crumble the chilled pistachio dough over the raspberry jam and bake again for an additional 20-30 minutes until the topping is golden.
  8. Allow the bars to cool on the counter for about one hour, slice them into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the fridge for 10 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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