Description
These Chocolate & Pistachio Bars are a luxurious, nutty, and creamy dessert perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! With a buttery biscuit crust, a rich pistachio cheesecake-like filling, and a silky chocolate topping, these bars are an elegant and modern treat for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Biscuit Base:
- 2 cups digestive biscuits, powdered
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
Pistachio Cheesecake Layer:
- 1 cup pistachios, finely powdered
- 1 tin sweetened condensed milk
- 250ml thick cream
- 10 pieces Kiri cheese (or substitute cream cheese)
Chocolate Topping:
- 160g plain milk chocolate, melted
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- Chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Biscuit Base:
- In a bowl, mix powdered digestive biscuits with melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a lined baking pan and refrigerate while preparing the next layer.
Make the Pistachio Cheesecake Layer:
- In a blender, combine powdered pistachios, condensed milk, thick cream, and Kiri cheese. Blend until smooth.
- Pour over the biscuit base, spreading evenly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set slightly.
Add the Chocolate Topping:
- Melt milk chocolate with vegetable oil, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the pistachio layer, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle with chopped pistachios for decoration.
Chill & Serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm.
- Slice into bars or squares and enjoy this creamy, crunchy, and chocolatey delight!
Notes
- Use dark chocolate for a deeper, less sweet contrast.
- For an extra crunch, mix some chopped pistachios into the biscuit base.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
