Blackberry Pistachio Dream Bars

 Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 2 tbsp sugar
• For the filling:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup blackberry puree (fresh or frozen blackberries blended)
• 1/4 cup chopped pistachios

For the topping:

• 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
• 1/4 cup chopped pistachios

 Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan.
• Mix crust ingredients and press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then cool.
• Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream, then mix in blackberry puree until fully combined.
• Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes until set and lightly golden around the edges.
• Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Top with fresh blackberries and chopped pistachios before serving.