PISTACHIO BLUEBERRY CRUMB BARS
Zalmy
DESSERT
Rich, bakery-style crumb bars layered with smooth pistachio paste and sweet blueberry filling. Made with oil instead of butter, these bars bake to a golden crumble top and slice cleanly once cooled. No special equipment needed.
These are rich, non-dairy bakery-style bars.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup sugar
½ tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
¾ cup oil (canola or neutral oil)
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
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¾–1 cup 100% pistachio paste
1 can blueberry pie filling
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line a 9x9 pan with parchment.
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Mix flour, sugar, salt, baking powder.
Add oil, egg, and vanilla. Mix until crumbly but holds together when pressed.
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Press about 2/3 of the dough firmly into the bottom of the pan.
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Warm the pistachio paste slightly (10–15 seconds microwave) so it spreads easier.
Spread a thin even layer over the base.
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Spoon blueberry filling evenly over the pistachio layer.
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Sprinkle remaining dough crumbs over the top.
Bake 35–40 minutes until golden on top.
Cool completely before cutting (important so it sets).
