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Pistachio Pie Bars

March 13, 2017

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Pistachio Pie Bars – Creamy, four-layer bars with a pie-like crust topped with cheesecake and pistachio deliciousness!

Pistachio Pie Bars - Creamy, four-layer bars with a pie-like crust topped with cheesecake and pistachio deliciousness!

Oh my gosh, friends. Am I excited to share these Pistachio Pie Bars with you today. These bars are a favorite from my childhood and they rank right up there with these little squares of deliciousness.

This was a practice run for Friday. We’re invited to a St. Patrick’s Day party over at our friends’ house and I am assigned to bring dessert. For the last few years we’ve gotten together. Terrie makes a wonderful meal of corned beef, potatoes, carrots and parsnips. Before these parties I was pretty sure I wouldn’t like corned beef. It just sounds horrible, but boy was I wrong. I am officially converted and a big fan of it today.

Pistachio Pie Bars - Creamy, four-layer bars with a pie-like crust topped with cheesecake and pistachio deliciousness!

So for dessert, I wanted something creamy, light, delicious and St. Patrick’s day-worthy. THIS totally fits the bill. I suppose you could also call it Pistachio Lush.

Pistachio Pie Bars - Creamy, four-layer bars with a pie-like crust topped with cheesecake and pistachio deliciousness!

There are four layers to these bars: walnut crust, cheesecake, pistachio and whipped topping. I seriously could eat a pan of these bars just by myself. That’s why I try to make them only when there’s opportunity to share with A LOT of friends.

Pistachio Pie Bars - Creamy, four-layer bars with a pie-like crust topped with cheesecake and pistachio deliciousness!

Can I let you in on one more little secret? I really don’t like nuts. If you don’t either, please don’t let the walnuts sway you from trying this recipe. Oh, and as for the pistachio pudding, the pieces of pistachio are so minuscule, you can hardly tell they’re in there.

Pistachio Pie Bars - Creamy, four-layer bars with a pie-like crust topped with cheesecake and pistachio deliciousness!

The crust, in my opinion, tastes like a pie crust. Yes, a little nuttier, but it passed my “I really don’t like anything with nuts” objection. I promise you’ll love this!

Pistachio Pie Bars - Creamy, four-layer bars with a pie-like crust topped with cheesecake and pistachio deliciousness!

It’s seriously one of my favorites.

Pistachio Pie Bars - Creamy, four-layer bars with a pie-like crust topped with cheesecake and pistachio deliciousness!

I bet you’re wondering how long I’m going to go on talking before I dig into this little piece of heaven. Well, wait no longer. I’m getting a glass of milk and I’m going in.

Pistachio Pie Bars - Creamy, four-layer bars with a pie-like crust topped with cheesecake and pistachio deliciousness!

I’m in. Life is good, and this year, St. Paddy’s Day will be closed out with this light, creamy, luscious dessert! If you’re still on the fence with what you’re serving for St. Patrick’s Day, try these awesome pistachio pie bars!

Pistachio Pie Bars

Pistachio Pie Bars - Creamy, four-layer bars with a pie-like crust topped with cheesecake and pistachio deliciousness!
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5 from 2 reviews

Creamy, four-layer bars with a pie-like crust topped with cheesecake and pistachio deliciousness!

  • Category: Dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups finely crushed walnuts, divided
  • 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 (8 ounce) tubs whipped topping, divided
  • 2 3 ounce packages instant pistachio pudding
  • 3 cups milk

Instructions

For the Crust

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Combine flour, butter and 1 cup nuts. Press into a 13×9 inch greased pan.
  3. Bake 20 minutes. Cool.

For the Cheesecake Layer

  1. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together. Stir in one tub of the whipped topping. Spoon over crust.

For the Pistachio Layer

  1. Beat pudding and milk for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
  2. Pour over cheesecake layer.
  3. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  4. Spread the remaining tub of whipped topping over the top of the pistachio layer.
  5. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts.
  6. Chill for 1-2 hours.
  7. Cut into squares and serve cold.

Pistachio Pie Bars - Creamy, four-layer bars with a pie-like crust topped with cheesecake and pistachio deliciousness!

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  1. Marlene Schlegel says

    March 13, 2017 at 8:47 am

    This looks delicious! I need to try it!

    Reply
  2. Terrie Leon says

    March 13, 2017 at 11:25 am

    Looks delicious. Can’t wait for St Patty’s Day!!!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      March 15, 2017 at 10:50 pm

      I hope you enjoy them! Can’t wait to taste your glorious meal!

      Reply
  3. Jo-Anne the crazy lady says

    March 13, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    These sound so nice

    Reply
    • Sara says

      March 15, 2017 at 10:49 pm

      Thank you, Jo-Anne! They’re definitely a favorite!

      Reply
  4. I says

    January 23, 2019 at 1:33 pm

    All the recipes I tried I loved.Please feel free to send more recipes. Thank you.
    I can’t seem to print,don’t know why.

    Reply
  5. sharon gentile says

    April 10, 2019 at 12:41 pm

    can you use real whip cream instead of cool whip

    Reply
    • Sara says

      April 18, 2019 at 9:37 pm

      Sure!

      Reply
  6. Sara says

    June 15, 2019 at 10:41 am

    This is hands down my favorite dessert ever. I’ve made it twice. First time I made the full recipe. Second time I halved it and made it in an 8 x 8 dish. Both times was absolute perfection. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Sara says

      June 19, 2019 at 10:33 pm

      This dessert is one of my favorites, too. It’s a delicious, cool dessert, perfect for summer! Glad you enjoy it!

      Reply
  7. Warren Hartman says

    March 16, 2020 at 7:18 am

    Served this for St.Patty’s Day (a little early) and it was met with rave reviews from my family. Not just gratuitous, these oohs and ahs were coming straight from the heart or the taste buds.

    Thank You!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Sara says

      March 18, 2020 at 9:09 pm

      I love to hear that! Those bars are a family favorite! Glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply

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