If you have a sweet tooth like me, you’ve got to try making these Pistachio Cream Cheese Blondies! They are jam-packed with cream cheese-flavored chocolate chips, which I found at Walmart, and a crunchy pistachio spread that I picked up at Publix. These blondies have a super soft center and the perfect combination of creamy chocolate chips and salty pistachio bits on top, making them simply irresistible. Let’s dive into the recipe!

 

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Ingredients:

  • 125g unsalted butter, melted
  • 125g I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter
  • 100g white granulated sugar
  • 125g light brown sugar (Great Value)
  • 3 medium-sized eggs
  • 5ml vanilla essence (Queen)
  • 300g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 125g Nestle cream cheese flavored chocolate chips
  • 200g pistachio spread (Flora)
  • 21g roasted & salted pistachios

Macros for 12 Serves:

  • 488 kcals / 6.5g Protein / 56.1g Carbs / 26.5g Fat

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 165℃. Grease and line a 22 cm square baking tin. This ensures your blondies don’t stick to the pan and come out perfectly.
  2. Melt the Butter: In a medium pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. This gives the blondies a rich, buttery flavor.
  3. Mix Sugars: Add the white granulated sugar and light brown sugar to the melted butter and beat together until the mixture is smooth. The combination of sugars adds depth and sweetness.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs and vanilla essence into the mixture and beat again until smooth. This step ensures the blondies have a moist and fluffy texture.
  5. Sieve in Flour and Cornflour: Sieve the all-purpose flour and cornstarch into the mixture, then beat until you achieve a fudgy brownie-like texture. Cornstarch helps to keep the blondies soft and chewy.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chunks: Gently fold the cream cheese chocolate chunks into the batter, leaving a few aside to decorate the top. These chunks melt slightly during baking, creating pockets of creamy goodness.
  7. Pour into Tray: Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin, spreading it evenly.
  8. Swirl Pistachio Spread: Dollop the pistachio spread over the top of the batter and use a fork to lightly swirl it through. This adds a beautiful marbled effect and an extra layer of flavor.
  9. Sprinkle Nuts and Chips: Sprinkle the roasted & salted pistachios and remaining chocolate chips over the top. This gives the blondies a delightful crunch and an extra burst of flavor.
  10. Bake: Bake the blondies in the oven for 30 minutes. Check them at 25 minutes to see if they have a slight wobble in the middle. This ensures they are perfectly baked with a gooey center.
  11. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the blondies to cool completely before cutting them into portions. This step is crucial for clean slices and the best texture. Enjoy your delicious Pistachio Cream Cheese Blondies!

Notes:

  • The image you see here makes 4 serves.
  • To reduce the calories, simply substitute the unsalted butter with “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter,” the brown sugar with “Swerve Brown Sugar Substitute,” and the white sugar with “60g Powdered Sucralose (Great Value).”

These Pistachio Cream Cheese Blondies are the perfect treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. They combine the creamy, rich flavor of cream cheese chocolate chips with the salty crunch of pistachios, creating an irresistible dessert. Enjoy baking and indulging in these delightful blondies!