Name: Layered Pistachio Cream Dream
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans; 1/3 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 250 g cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 3–4 tbsp pistachio paste (or very finely ground pistachios); 1 tsp vanilla extract; A pinch of salt; 1 cup cold heavy cream; Whipped cream or vanilla chantilly (optional); Chopped pistachios & pecans (optional); White chocolate shavings or drizzle (optional); Honey or rosewater (a few drops optional)

Description

A delightful dessert combining a buttery pecan shortbread crust with rich pistachio cream, perfect for special occasions or everyday treats.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 tsp vanilla extract
250 g cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3–4 tbsp pistachio paste (or very finely ground pistachios)
1 tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
1 cup cold heavy cream
Whipped cream or vanilla chantilly (optional)
Chopped pistachios & pecans (optional)
White chocolate shavings or drizzle (optional)
Honey or rosewater (a few drops optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a bowl, mix the flour, chopped pecans, powdered sugar, and salt. Rub in the cold butter until crumbly. Add vanilla and mix well. Press firmly into a lined 20–22 cm pan. Bake for 18–22 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, pistachio paste, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pistachio mixture until fluffy.
Spread the pistachio cream evenly over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Chill in the refrigerator for 3–4 hours until set.
Top with whipped cream, chopped nuts, or chocolate if desired. Slice with a warm knife for clean layers.

Notes

For a stronger pistachio flavor, add more pistachio paste. Ensure butter is cold for the best crust texture. Chill sufficiently to achieve clean layers when cutting.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Chilling and Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 390
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: pistachio, dessert, layered dessert, cheesecake, special occasions, treats