Jump to RecipeRate RecipeThis post contains affiliate links.Please see our disclosure policy.Luscious saffron, cardamom & pistachio cream layered over an almond crust! These gluten-free Kesar Pista bars secretly pack 7g protein.

Perfect for Diwali or any other holiday meal! (soy-free, dairy-free, vegan) Hungry for more?My quick start guide has tips and secrets with easy recipes that you will LOVE! Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Yes, send it to me! Table of ContentsWhy You’ll Love Kesar Pista BarsMore Indian Fusion DessertsKesar Pista Bars (Saffron Pistachio Cream Bars) RecipeIngredientsTipsHow to Make Saffron Pistachio BarsFrequently Asked Questions Kesar means saffron, and pista means pistachio.These saffron pistachio bars are just so delicious.I just wasn’t ready for how decadent and luxurious they were going to turn out! They’re kind of like creamy lemon bars, but with nutty pistachio and floral saffron flavors in them.  The saffron-pistachio combination is very popular in Indian desserts and also desserts from many other cuisines.

These two flavors just work so amazingly well together, especially raw, fresh pistachios and floral saffron.I’m using that today to make a fusion Indian dessert based on kesar burfi, kesar pista ladoo, or pedas, but I made them into these bars.We make this almond flour crust with some cardamom and then make the cream

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