Pistachio Cream Bars

By Totlxtc

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, softened
• Cream Layer:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 package (3.4 ounce) pistachio-flavored pudding and pie filling mix
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and sugar.
Step 3: Beat in butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until blended.
Step 4: Press dough onto the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.
Step 5: Bake 20-25 minutes or until edges are slightly brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Step 6: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until blended.
Step 7: Beat in pistachio pudding mix (dry) and milk.
Step 8: Spread over the top of crust.
Step 9: Sprinkle with chopped pistachio nuts.
Step 10: Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set before cutting into bars.