Greek Honey Pistachio Cheesecake Bars (Printable)
Creamy cheesecake meets Greek honey and pistachios on a buttery crust for an irresistible Mediterranean dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (100 g)
02 - 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped (60 g)
03 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (55 g)
04 - 2 tablespoons honey
→ Cheesecake Filling
05 - 16 oz cream cheese, softened (450 g)
06 - 1/3 cup Greek yogurt (80 ml)
07 - 1/3 cup honey (115 g)
08 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
12 - Pinch of salt
→ Topping
13 - 1/3 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped (40 g)
14 - 2 tablespoons honey, warmed
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, finely chopped pistachios, melted butter, and honey in a medium bowl. Mix until texture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into pan bottom.
03 - Bake crust for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
04 - Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, honey, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and salt. Mix until fully combined and silky—avoid overmixing.
05 - Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth top with spatula. Bake for 30–32 minutes until center is just set with slight jiggle.
06 - Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours—preferably overnight—until completely chilled.
07 - Drizzle bars with warmed honey and sprinkle with roughly chopped pistachios. Slice into 12 bars.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- The combination of tangy cream cheese and floral honey hits this perfect sweet spot that feels sophisticated but homey
- They travel beautifully and actually taste better after a night in the fridge
02 -
- The jiggly center is not underbaked it will firm up as it chills
- Room temperature ingredients prevent lumps that you cant fix later
03 -
- Run your knife under hot water and wipe between cuts for bakery perfect edges
- Let the finished bars come to room temperature for 15 minutes before serving so the honey drizzle stays fluid