Description
A decadent dessert featuring a gooey center made with cream cheese and chopped pistachios, baked over a buttery crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup finely chopped roasted pistachios
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the beaten eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Add the all-purpose flour and mix until well combined.
- Spread this mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, eggs, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in the finely chopped pistachios.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the crust layer, smoothing it with a spatula.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, checking for doneness— the center should look slightly underdone.
- Allow the cake to cool before dusting with confectioner’s sugar. Serve warm.
Notes
Measure ingredients accurately for best results. Let the cake cool to enhance flavors and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pistachio cake, gooey butter cake, dessert recipe, holiday dessert