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No Bake Chocolate Pistachio Cheesecake Bars
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No Bake Chocolate Pistachio Cheesecake Bars

No bake chocolate pistachio cheesecake bars with a buttery Oreo crust, creamy pistachio filling, and silky chocolate ganache topping.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Chocolate Pistachio Cheesecake Bars, No Bake Chocolate Pistachio Cheesecake Bars
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings 16

Ingredients

Crust

  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • 1 1/2 cups finely ground Oreo cookie crumbs from about 19 Oreos
  • 1/2 cup finely ground roasted unsalted pistachios

Filling

  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract or to taste
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 heaping cup pistachio cream
  • 1 tbsp tahini or to taste
  • 2/3 cup cold heavy cream

Ganache

  • 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsps corn syrup
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped pistachios for garnish

Instructions

  • Line a 9x9-inch square pan with parchment paper, making sure there’s enough overhang on all sides so you can lift the bars out easily later.

For the crust:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, add the butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each one, until the mixture is bubbling and the sugar is mostly dissolved, about 2 to 2 ½ minutes.
  • Stir in the almond extract, Oreo crumbs, and ground pistachios until everything is evenly moistened.
  • Pour the crust mixture into your prepared pan and press it down firmly and evenly, going slightly up the sides.
  • Pop it into the freezer to chill for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.

For the filling:

  • In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the vanilla, almond extract, and salt, and beat again until combined. Mix in the pistachio cream and tahini until smooth.
  • Finally, pour in the cold heavy cream and beat until the filling thickens and holds its shape, about 5 minutes.
  • Take the crust out of the freezer and pour the filling over it.
  • Spread it evenly with a spatula and tap the pan on the counter a few times to get rid of any air bubbles.
  • Return the pan to the freezer and let it chill until the filling feels mostly set, at least 3 hours.

For the ganache:

  • Place the chocolate chips in a bowl. In a microwave-safe measuring cup, heat the ¾ cup of cream and corn syrup until it just starts to bubble, about 2 ½ minutes.
  • Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let it sit for about 3 minutes, then gently stir until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
  • Take the bars out of the freezer and pour the ganache on top, spreading it into an even layer.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped pistachios over the top.
  • Put the bars back in the freezer for about 15 minutes so the ganache can set. (It will stay a little soft and creamy.)

To serve:

  • Remove the bars from the freezer and lift them out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang.
  • Place on a cutting board and peel off the parchment. Run a sharp knife under hot water, wipe it dry, and slice the bars, cleaning the knife between each cut.
  • Keep any extras stored in the freezer, and let them sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before serving for the perfect creamy texture.

Notes

Original recipe from allrecipes