Amanda

Jul 27, 2020 · min read

Pistachio Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Insanely fluffy, insanely delicious.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Course Dessert

Servings pieces

Calories 228.3kcal

Equipment

8x8" baking pan

Ingredients

1/2cupshelled pistachios
1/2cupunsalted buttersoftened
2largeegg(s)room temperature
1/4cupgranulated erythritol
1/2tsp.vanilla extract
1/2tsp.almond extract
1/2tsp.baking powder
1servingPistachio Keto Chow(or 1 scoop)

FROSTING

1/8cupunsalted buttersoftened (2 tbsp)
4oz.cream cheesesoftened
1/2tsp.vanilla extract
1/4tsp.almond extract
1/4cuppowdered erythritol

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. Leave two of the sides long and allow them to hang over for easy removal.
Pulse the pistachios into fine crumbs with a food processor, spice grinder, or blender.
With an electric mixer, cream together the butter,* sweetener, eggs, and extracts on medium speed. Add in baking powder, Keto Chow, and the pistachio crumbs; mix on medium spend until everything is fully incorporated.
Add the batter to your prepared pan. It will be thick, but spread it to the sides the best you can. Bake for approximately 25 minutes.
To make the frosting, cream together the butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and almond extract on medium speed. Once it’s nice and creamy add in the confectioner’s erythritol and start beating on low and then on medium speed until thoroughly mixed.
Spread frosting on cooked bars.
Store in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Notes

*For high altitude bakers: melt the butter before adding to the mixing bowl, add 1.5 Tbsp. water to batter, and bake for 3-5 minutes extra.Please note: The nutrition info uses Lemon Meringue Keto Chow.

Photos by Sarah DeYoung

Nutrition Facts

Pistachio Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Serving Size

60 grams (one 0.75" square piece)

Amount per Serving

Calories

228.3

% Daily Value*

Fat

21.4

Saturated Fat

11.3

Trans Fat

0.7

Polyunsaturated Fat

1.78

Monounsaturated Fat

6.82

Cholesterol

89.4

Sodium

176.9

Potassium

275.46

Carbohydrates

16.6

Fiber

1.47

Sugar

1.32

Sugar Alcohol

12.97

Net Carbs

2.21

Protein

6.6

Vitamin A

737.32

Vitamin C

13.7

Calcium

126.27

Iron

0.69

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Amanda

My name is Amanda and I am from Syracuse Utah. I now live in Kansas where the military has brought my family. I am married with two kids. I love to spend most of my time in the kitchen or anything outdoors. My favorite food is steak and I love to bake! I like to innovate my favorite foods to make them keto friendly.