Best 5 Moms Pistachio Squares Recipes

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Moms are known for their delicious cooking and their pistachio squares are no exception. These classic treats are a perfect balance of flavors and textures, with a sweet and nutty pistachio filling encased in a buttery shortbread crust. Whether you are looking for a special dessert to serve at a gathering or a sweet treat to enjoy with your family, moms pistachio squares are sure to be a hit. Their simple yet elegant presentation makes them perfect for any occasion, and their taste is sure to leave you wanting more. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to embark on a culinary journey to recreate these delectable pistachio squares and bring a taste of mom's love into your own kitchen.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PISTACHIO SQUARES



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A good friend and former co-worker brought these squares to a baby shower a number of years ago. Makes for a very delicious dessert to take to a family gathering or any occasion and guaranteed you'll get lots of requests for the recipe. Bet when you try them, you won't be able to stop at just one!!!

Provided by Nova Scotia Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup chopped nuts
2/3 cup icing sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 liter Cool Whip
2 (113 g) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
2 1/2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Mix first layer and press into 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Combine ingredients for second layer and spread on first layer.
  • Mix pudding and milk; spread over second layer.
  • Spread remaining Cool Whip over third layer.
  • Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  • Place in refrigerator until ready to serve.

MOM'S PISTACHIO SQUARES



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My mother has been making this dessert for years now for parties, showers, potlucks, etc..always to rave reviews. These are nice & light as opposed to other rich desserts and are very yummy!

Provided by Rhonda J

Categories     Dessert

Time 43m

Yield 1 9x13 pan

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
4 tablespoons sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 cup chopped nuts (of your choice pistachios,walnuts,pecans)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
3/4 cup icing sugar
16 ounces (500 ml.) Cool Whip
2 packages instant pistachio pudding mix
2 cups milk
500 ml Cool Whip
chopped nuts

Steps:

  • For 1st Layer: Cream butter,sugar& flour,add nuts.
  • Press in a greased 9x13 pan.
  • Bake 10 mins.
  • at 325.
  • For 2nd Layer: Mix cream cheese and sugar at high speed and blend in Cool Whip.
  • Spread over COOLED first layer.
  • For 3rd Layer: Mix pudding and milk and place in the fridge for 3 minutes and pour over second layer.
  • Spread top of dessert with additional Cool Whip (500ml.) and sprinkle with chopped nuts.

PISTACHIO LIME SQUARES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 16 small pieces
1/4 cup confectioners sugar, plus extra for garnish
Pinch of salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
Small pinch salt
1/3 cup shelled, unsalted pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly butter an 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, butter, confectioners sugar, and salt and rub the mixture between your fingertips until it is the consistency of large moist breadcrumbs. Press the sweet dough evenly onto the base and about 1 inch up the sides of the prepared baking pan, and place the pan in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm the pastry. Bake in the center of the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the pastry is firm and golden brown all over.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the eggs together with the sugar until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is pale. Beat in the baking powder, lime zest, lime juice, and salt. Stir in the pistachio nuts. Pour this mixture over the prebaked crust, making sure that the pistachios are evenly distributed, and return to the oven for 20 to 25 minutes more, or until the filling is set and puffy. Transfer the pan to a rack to cool and refrigerate for at least 1 and preferably 2 hours, or overnight, tightly covered. Just before serving, sift a little confectioners sugar over the top and cut into squares.

CREAMY PISTACHIO DESSERT SQUARES



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Serve these Creamy Pistachio Dessert Squares with coffee. These Creamy Pistachio Dessert Squares include cream cheese, Irish cream and pistachio pudding.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 Tbsp. MAXWELL HOUSE Instant Coffee
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2/3 cup powdered sugar
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided
2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding
2-1/2 cups milk
1 Tbsp. Irish cream liqueur

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix flour, granulated sugar and coffee granules in medium bowl until blended. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 2 Tbsp. nuts. Press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Bake 12 to 15 min. or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with whisk until blended. Gently stir in 1 cup COOL WHIP. Spread evenly over crust.
  • Beat pudding mixes, milk and liqueur in large bowl with whisk 2 min. Pour over cream cheese layer in pan. Let stand 5 min. Spread with remaining COOL WHIP; sprinkle with remaining nuts. Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

PISTACHIO & MILK CHOCOLATE SQUARES



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Try something different with Sarah Cook's Pistachio & milk chocolate squares - you won't be able to stop at just one piece!

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Treat

Time 1h20m

Yield Cuts into 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 8

140g shelled pistachios
200g milk chocolate , broken into chunks
200g golden caster sugar
200g very soft butter
3 eggs
200g self-raising flour
100ml milk
150ml soured cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line a 20cm square cake tin with baking parchment. Whizz 125g of the pistachios, 75g of the chocolate and about half the sugar in a food processor until very finely chopped. Tip into a bowl with remaining sugar, butter, eggs, flour and milk, plus a pinch of salt, and beat. Scrape into the tin and bake for 35-45 mins until a skewer poked in comes out clean. Cool.
  • Melt the remaining milk chocolate, stir in the soured cream and cool until spreadable. Trim the edges off the cake, then split in half. Spread a little icing over the base, sandwich the top of sponge back on. Spread remaining icing over the top, roughly chop the remaining pistachios and scatter them over. Cut into 16 squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.35 milligram of sodium

Tips for Making Mom's Pistachio Squares

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before mixing.
  • Do not overbeat the batter, as this can make the squares tough.
  • Bake the squares until they are just set in the center, about 25 minutes.
  • Allow the squares to cool completely before frosting.
  • If you don't have time to make the frosting, you can simply sprinkle the squares with powdered sugar.
  • Store the squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion

Mom's pistachio squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor, creamy pistachio filling, and crunchy crust, these squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give Mom's pistachio squares a try. You won't be disappointed!

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