Sour Cherry & Pistachio Slice

Submitted by Narelle, inspired by Kath

5 from 1 vote

A vibrant balance of tart dried sour cherries and rich, nutty pistachios creates a slice that’s both naturally sweet and satisfyingly textured. Chewy fruit and crisp nuts come together to create a delicious treat that pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, or any moment of indulgence.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 25

Servings: 12 people

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Australian

Calories: 255

Ingredients Instructions Nutrition

Ingredients

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Base

1 cup plain flour all purpose flour
½ cup castor sugar superfine sugar
125 g unsalted butter melted

Topping

½ cup dried sour cherries chopped
½ cup pistachio kernels chopped
½ cup desiccated coconut or shredded works perfectly also
½ cup castor sugar superfine sugar
2 eggs large (60gm / 2oz), at room temperature
1 tablespoon plain flour all purpose flour
1 pinch salt table salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F
Grease and paper a 24cm square cake tin

Base

Melt the butter
Stir flour, sugar and melted butter together until combined
Spread evenly over the base of the tin
Cook for 10 mins in 180°C / 350°F oven or until lightly golden
Let cool in the tin for 5 - 10 minutes before adding the topping

Topping

Beat the eggs
Combine all dry ingredients together in a bowl
Add eggs and stir to combine
Spread evenly over the base in the tin making sure to push any stray sour cherries down so they do not sit above the mixture. If you have them up a little they may burn
Cook for a further 25 mins at 180°C / 350°F or until golden
Leave to cool in the tin
Remove cooled slice from the tin and cut in to bite sizes pieces

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 17mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 326IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

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