Lemon Pistachio Bars

 

Ingredients:

1½ cups all-purpose flour

⅓ cup powdered sugar

¼ teaspoon salt

¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

½ cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped

Extra powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan

with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, mix the flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut

in the softened butter until the mixture looks like coarse

crumbs.

3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to

form the crust.

4. Bake the crust for about 15 minutes, until lightly

golden. Let cool slightly.

5. In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar,

eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in

the chopped pistachios.

6. Pour the lemon mixture over the warm crust and

spread evenly.

7. Bake again for about 20–25 minutes, until the filling is

set.

8. Let cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar

and cut into bars.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Servings: 12

Bright, tangy lemon with crunchy pistachios in every bite

— perfect for dessert or a refreshing afternoon treat.