Tangy and chewy – these Pistachio Lemon Bars with coconut whipped cream make the perfect summer dessert!
Lemon bars = Good, Pistachio lemon bars = out of this world!
I was on a lemon bar kick when I made these, so much so that in a week I made them thrice: one time with crust, second time without crust and third time with and without crust! Let me tell you that they tasted delicious in every way. We were all kinda done with tangy lemon bars for a while as we consumed an obnoxious amount of these already. But we were wrong. Not.Really. Come these and things are different here. These pistachio packed lemon bars with pistachio crust and a pistachio lemon filling . Verdict: We are all hooked. Literally. Some people in my family have declared these even better than lemon bars. It even reminds some of baklava – a popular middle eastern dessert! I find it to be a cross between baklava and lemon bar. Like getting best of the both worlds in these cute little bars. 
Pistachio imparts them a slightly chewy texture which makes the experience of eating these so much better. And this whipped cream! Coconut whipped cream is the new whipped cream these days! Its hard to find people whipping up that old style whipped cream with heavy cream and all. Coconut whipped cream and lemons together make it kind of a tropical dessert.
Summers call for this dessert. I mean it! These taste best when serve chilled with a dollop of coconut whipped cream. Perfection!
Wonder what are you guys whipping this summer?? I would love to get new ideas.
- 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
- ¼ cup confectioners sugar
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold, unsalted butter, cut in pieces
- ¼ cup shelled pistachios
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 4 Tbsp lemon juice (I got from juice of 2 lemons)
- ⅓ cup shelled pistachios
- 1 can full fat coconut milk
- 1 Tbsp powdered sugar
- Preheat oven to 350F. Process flour, sugar and salt in a food processor. Add butter and pistachios and process until it comes together. In a parchment lined baking pan, preferably an 8" square shaped, press the dough evenly. Bake at 350F for 16-20 minutes until only lightly browned.
- Grind the pistachios in the food processor for a kind of chunky texture. Whisk together all the ingredients and pour in the baked crust. Bake for around 20 minutes at 350F. Once done, let it rest out until warm. Chill and cut in pieces. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.
- Leave the coconut milk can in the refrigerator over night. Move it without much disturbance and place it the same way as kept in refrigerator. Sitting overnight ensures that the cream and water separate properly. In a bowl take out the coconut cream. Add sugar and whip until soft peaks form. Serve bars with coconut whipped cream.
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Pistachio anything is my favourite! I also love love love lemon desserts. This looks just amazing and perfectly sweet with a cup of tea. I also love coconut whipped cream -so darn tasty! Great addition!
Allison you need to try these!! Seriously you will love them!
These lemon/pistachio bars sound out of this world indeed! They look so moist!!
Shashi, these are really moist and delicious! Hope you try these!
I do love baclava and they do remind me of it! Men… must be fantastic!
ela h
Thanks and yes you need to try them!
Tangy, chewy and coconuty…what’s not to love this gorgeous summer treat?
Thanks Angie!!
Oh man!! I’m literally salivating over here!! Those bars look beyond delicious! What a unique and creative idea! Love it!!
Thanks Cailee!!You should definitely give these a try!
I love lemon bars and this is a wonderful twist! Love the pistachio addition!
Laura I agree with you completely!! Adding pistachio took these bars to another level!
What a great combination, love that you have pistachios in your crust and in your filling.
Thanks Cheri!!
Hello, Ami! I’m so impressed with these bars! A cross between a lemon bar and baklava, right? I’m sold!
Got to try that whipped coconut cream, too. I’m not so keen on the dairy version, but I think I’d like this.
Helen thanks for such a lovely comment!! You will love these! Let me know if you try them!
Yummy!
Thanks!
Woah, these bars look incredible Ami! Pistachio anything has me swooning and the same goes for lemon treats so combining the two is like a match made in heaven for me! And then you went and added coconut whipped cream too? So so good!
Haha Kelly thanks for such an awesome comment!!
I’ve seen many lemon bars in my day, but never this amazing sounding flavor combo! Oh my goodness LOVE! Pinning!
Thanks Chris!!
I love lemon bars and I’ve never thought to add nuts — the pistachios are such a nice touch!
Thanks Marcie!
That coconut whipped cream is out of this world. I’d just eat that up with a spoon! 😛
haha thanks girl!
These bars look incredible! Loving the coconut whipped cream!
Thanks Jessica!!
What a great flavor combination! Love the coconut whipped cream, too!
Thanks Gayle!! Hope you give it a try!!
You cannot have too much lemon, especially if it’s combined with pistachios! Wow! Love these bars!
Thanks Tanya!!
These bars sound amazing! Lovely recipe!
Thanks Jess!!
Sounds so light and flavourful! Perfect for a summer treat
You are so right Aimee! These are perfect for summer! Hope you give these a try.
You had me at pistachio…!!
Can you believe that (since i don’t like fresh coconut) I have stayed away from coconut flavored things my whole life?!
Well that changed the other day when I got an AMAZING coconut frosted cake from a cafe…I am converted – looking forward to trying these!
Tash x