Greek Honey Pistachio Cheesecake Bars (Printable)
Creamy cheesecake infused with Greek honey and topped with crunchy pistachios on a buttery graham crust.
# What You Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)
02 - 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
03 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
04 - 2 tbsp honey
→ Cheesecake Filling
05 - 16 oz cream cheese, softened
06 - 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
07 - 1/3 cup honey
08 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
11 - 1/2 tsp lemon zest
12 - Pinch of salt
→ Topping
13 - 1/3 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
14 - 2 tbsp honey, warmed
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, finely chopped pistachios, melted butter, and honey. Mix until the texture is like wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
03 - Bake the crust for 8 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add Greek yogurt, honey, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and salt. Mix until fully combined and silky, but do not overmix.
05 - Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 30–32 minutes, or until the center is just set but still slightly jiggly.
06 - Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours (preferably overnight) until fully chilled.
07 - Drizzle the bars with warmed honey and sprinkle with the roughly chopped pistachios before slicing into 12 bars.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The honey adds this gorgeous floral sweetness that perfectly balances the tangy cheesecake
- That pistachio crust creates the most incredible nutty foundation you will ever taste
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients are non-negotiable for that silky smooth texture
- Overmixing the eggs can incorporate air and cause cracking
03 -
- The slight jiggle in the center when you remove it from the oven is exactly right
- Let these bars come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving