Greek Honey Pistachio Cheesecake Bars
Delicious cheesecake bars topped with roasted pistachios and drizzled with honey, inspired by the flavors of Greece.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped and toasted
- 2 tablespoons honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir in the melted butter.
- Press the Crust: Press the crust mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Beat the Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Combine the Filling Ingredients: Add Greek yogurt, honey, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the cream cheese. Mix until smooth.
- Pour and Smooth the Cheesecake Filling: Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth it out.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool and Chill: Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours until firm.
- Drizzle and Garnish: Before serving, drizzle with honey and sprinkle chopped pistachios on top.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Can be frozen for about 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg