Best 7 Pistachio Squares Recipes

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Immerse yourself in the world of delectable treats with this comprehensive guide to baking "Pistachio Squares." Indulge in the journey of creating this classic dessert, a symphony of flavors and textures. Discover the secrets to achieving the perfect pistachio filling, a smooth and creamy delight nestled between layers of buttery and crumbly shortbread crust, perfectly balancing richness and delicate nutty flavor. Let the vibrant green hue of the pistachios captivate your senses as you embark on this culinary adventure.

Here are our top 7 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.

LIME SQUARES WITH PISTACHIO GRAHAM-CRACKER CRUST



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This creamy dessert is a cross between key lime pie and traditional lemon bars.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for pan
2/3 cup shelled pistachios
1 cup (4 ounces) graham-cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoons grated lime zest
2 large egg yolks
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush an 8-inch square baking dish with melted butter. Line bottom with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides.
  • In a food processor, finely grind pistachios with graham-cracker crumbs, sugar, and zest. Blend in butter. Press mixture into bottom and 1 inch up sides of prepared pan. Bake until lightly browned, 8 to 12 minutes. Cool crust, 30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and condensed milk. Add lime juice; whisk until smooth. Pour filling into cooled crust; carefully spread to edges.
  • Bake until set, about 15 minutes. Cool in pan on rack; then chill at least 1 hour before serving. Using parchment paper overhang, lift out of pan, and transfer to a cutting board. With a serrated knife, cut into 16 squares, wiping knife with a damp kitchen towel between each cut.

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-ROSE SHORTBREAD SQUARES



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This dough benefits from an overnight rest in the fridge, so plan accordingly. Freeze-dried raspberries are available at many grocery and health food stores; if unavailable, omit and use more sanding sugar for the coating.

Provided by Tara O'Brady

Categories     Cookies     Holiday 2018     Butter     Tea     Egg     Lemon     Vanilla     Pistachio     Raspberry     Christmas     Dessert     Bake

Yield Makes about 50

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
2 Tbsp. rose rooibos tea or other rooibos tea, crushed
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup raw pistachios, chopped
1/4 cup freeze-dried raspberries
1/4 cup pink or red sanding sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat powdered sugar and butter in a large bowl until aerated and pale, about 3 minutes. (Alternatively, use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.) Scrape down sides of bowl, then beat 2 minutes more. Reduce mixer speed to medium, add egg, and beat until well incorporated. Add tea, lemon zest, and vanilla and beat, scraping down sides of bowl, until combined, about 30 seconds more.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in dry ingredients, followed by pistachios. Stir dough a few times with a spatula, making sure to get to bottom of bowl.
  • Turn out dough onto a clean work surface and divide into quarters. Working one quarter at a time, place dough on a sheet of parchment paper and pat with your hands into a log, then pull the parchment up around the log and, using the parchment to help contain the dough, press it firmly against your work surface, rotating and squaring off edges until you have a long 1"-thick rectangle. Wrap parchment-wrapped dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill at least 3 hours.
  • Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 325°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Unwrap dough and let sit at room temperature 10-15 minutes.
  • Pulverize raspberries into a fine powder in a food processor or spice mill. Transfer to a plate and mix in sanding sugar.
  • Roll dough in raspberry sugar, pressing with your hands to adhere. Using a thin, sharp knife, cut into 1/3"-thick slices, rotating rectangle a quarter turn after each slice to help maintain its shape. Arrange slices on prepared baking sheets, spacing 1/2" apart. Bake cookies, rotating pans top to bottom and front to back halfway through, until opaque and barely golden, 14-16 minutes. Transfer pans to wire racks and let cool.
  • Do Ahead:
  • Dough can be made 4 days ahead. Keep chilled. Cookies can be made 1 week ahead. Store in an airtight container at room

PISTACHIO PUDDING DELIGHT SQUARES



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Cool and refreshing dessert to have any time. I enjoy fixing this during the summer months. Also can substitute the pistachio for chocolate pudding if desired. I have tried both ways and both are refreshing to eat.

Provided by Betty Graves

Categories     Puddings

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

pie crust
1 stick margarine, melted
1 c flour, all purpose
1 c nuts, walnuts or pecans
2 Tbsp sugar, granulated
layer one
1 c powdered sugar
1 8 oz. cream cheese
1 c cool whip
layer two
2 regular size packages, instant pistachip pudding mix
3 c milk
topping
cool whip, medium size
nuts for topping

Steps:

  • 1. Crust: Mix butter, flour, nuts and sugar. Press into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool.
  • 2. Layer 1: Mix powdered sugar, cream cheese and cool whip; spread on the cooled crust.
  • 3. Layer 2: Beat together pudding mix and milk until thick. Spread on your cream cheese layer.
  • 4. Topping: Spread remaining cool whip and sprinkle with nuts. Also you can garnish with bits of chocolate if you like. I didn't do that in the picture above. Refrigerate and cut into squares.

PISTACHIO CHERRY SQUARES



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This dessert's Christmas colors really add to the festivity of a buffet table, but it's the creamy, cool taste that keeps people coming back for more. Kids will enjoy helping when you make this no-bake treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 32 squares)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
CREAM CHEESE LAYER:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
PUDDING LAYER:
2-1/2 cups cold milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix
TOPPING:
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Combine the cracker crumbs, butter and sugar; press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Refrigerate. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar; fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. In a bowl, beat milk and pudding mixes on low speed for 2 minutes. Spread over cream cheese layer; chill until firm, about 1 hour., Spread whipped topping over pudding layer. Top with pie filling. Refrigerate overnight. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts :

PISTACHIO SQUARES



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Categories     Nut

Number Of Ingredients 12

Base:
1/2 cup cold butter or margarine
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup flour
1/4 cup finely chopped nuts
1 cup whipping cream (whipped)
2nd Layer:
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
3/4 cup sugar
3RD Layer:
3rd Layer: Pistachio pudding (4 serving size)
1 cup cold milk

Steps:

  • Base: Combine the sugar,flour and nuts;cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.Press into a greased 9-in.x9-in. baking pan.Cook 15 minutes in a 325 F. oven until just lightly browned around the edges.Let cool completely. 2ND Layer: Cream together the cheese and sugar and fold in half of the whipped cream. Spread evenly over the cooled base 3Rd Layer: Mix the pudding and milk and let sit for a few minutes to set.Spread over the 2ND layer,gently. Over this spread the rest of the whipped cream.Put in the refrigerator to set for a few hours before you try to cut it into squares.Overnight is best. Other great recipes on:www.havefunbaking.com And also on:www.lovetobakeandcook.blogspot.com

Tips:

  • Use high-quality pistachios for the best flavor. You can use shelled or unshelled pistachios, but if you're using unshelled, be sure to remove the shells before using.
  • Toast the pistachios before using to enhance their flavor. You can do this in a single layer in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, or in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the pistachios by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely so that they distribute evenly throughout the batter.
  • Be sure to grease the baking pan before pouring in the batter. This will help prevent the squares from sticking.
  • Bake the squares until they are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the squares cool completely before cutting them into bars.

Conclusion:

Pistachio squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their rich pistachio flavor and chewy texture, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give pistachio squares a try!

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