Description
A layered dessert with a crunchy pistachio crust, rich custard, and a sweet pistachio-honey topping. Perfect for tea time or as a halal-friendly treat, offering a delightful mix of textures and bold nutty flavors.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup butter, chilled and cubed
2/3 cups pistachios, chopped
1/4 tsp salt for crust
1 cup condensed milk
4 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of ground cinnamon
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup honey
1 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
Combine flour, chopped pistachios, salt, and 1/3 cup butter in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
Press the crust mixture evenly into a 9×13-inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
Whisk eggs, condensed milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and remaining butter in a bowl until smooth. Spread the mixture over the crust and chill for 1 hour.
In the chilled crust, layer a mixture of mozzarella, honey, and lemon zest. Sprinkle remaining pistachios on top and freeze for 4 hours.
Allow the bars to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Slice and serve with a drizzle of lemon-thyme syrup if desired.
Notes
Use unsalted butter for the crust and ensure it’s cold for optimal texture.
Aged Kashmiri pistachios enhance the flavor profile.
Replace mozzarella with vegan substitute as needed.
Honey can be swapped with maple syrup (1:1) for a non-halal alternative.
Proper chilling and freezing times are critical for the layers to set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling and Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg