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Chocolate Pistachio Dessert Bars – A Bakery-Style Treat

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Inspired by Dubai’s luxury desserts, these Pistachio Chocolate Brownies are rich, fudgy, and loaded with roasted pistachios, cardamom, and optional rose water for a bold Middle Eastern twist.

Ingredients

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Brownie Base:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter

  • 6 oz dark chocolate (60–70%), chopped

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ tsp ground cardamom (optional)

  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ tsp sea salt

Add-Ins & Toppings:

  • ¾ cup roasted unsalted pistachios

  • ¼ cup white chocolate chips (optional)

  • 2–3 tbsp pistachio paste or butter (optional)

  • Flaky sea salt for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 8×8-inch pan with parchment.

  • Melt butter and chocolate. Cool slightly.

  • Whisk in sugar, eggs, vanilla, and cardamom.

  • Fold in cocoa, flour, and salt until just combined.

  • Stir in pistachios and white chocolate.

  • Pour into pan. Swirl in pistachio paste if using.

  • Top with extra nuts and flaky sea salt.

  • Bake 25–30 mins until set with moist crumbs.

  • Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For added aroma, include ¼ tsp rose water.

  • Use pistachio cream on top for a luxe finish.

  • Store in fridge for 7 days or freeze for 2 months.

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