Description
Sugar-Free Pistachio Cheesecake Bars feature a buttery almond-pistachio crust topped with a creamy, nutty pistachio cheesecake filling. These bars are rich, smooth, and satisfying while remaining completely sugar-free, making them perfect for low-carb or keto-style diets.
Ingredients
Almond-Pistachio Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/3 cup finely ground pistachios
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol or sugar-free sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Pistachio Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered erythritol or sugar-free sweetener
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup finely ground pistachios
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Topping:
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
- Combine almond flour, ground pistachios, sweetener, and salt. Add melted butter and vanilla, mixing until damp crumbs form.
- Press crust mixture firmly into pan. Bake 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetener and mix well. Add eggs one at a time on low speed.
- Stir in sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, almond extract, salt, and ground pistachios. Mix until smooth.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and spread evenly. Bake 30–35 minutes until center is just set and slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate at least 3 hours.
- Lift cheesecake from pan using parchment, slice into bars, and garnish with chopped pistachios if desired.
Notes
- Use roasted, unsalted pistachios for optimal flavor.
- Substitute almond flour with finely ground sunflower seeds or mixed nuts if needed.
- Optional natural green food coloring can enhance the pistachio color.
- Bars can be made ahead; chilling overnight improves texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: undefined
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American / Low-Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: undefined
- Calories: 305 kcal per bar
- Sugar: undefined
- Sodium: undefined
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: undefined
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: undefined
