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A delicious plate of Greek Honey Pistachio Cheesecake Bars

Greek Honey Pistachio Cheesecake Bars

These delightful cheesecake bars blend creamy textures with the sweetness of honey and the crunch of pistachios, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g graham cracker crumbs
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 85 g unsalted butter melted
  • 450 g cream cheese softened
  • 60 g Greek yogurt
  • 170 g honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 75 g pistachios chopped and toasted
  • 30 g honey

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and salt then stir in melted butter until evenly moistened.
  3. Press crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden then remove and cool.
  4. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F and beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
  5. Add Greek yogurt, honey, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the cream cheese and mix until well combined.
  6. Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set and the center jiggles slightly then remove and cool to room temperature.
  8. Refrigerate bars for at least 3 hours until fully chilled.
  9. Drizzle with additional honey and sprinkle with chopped pistachios before cutting into squares.

Notes

These cheesecake bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Perfect for gatherings or as a sweet treat any time!