Description

This Cranberry and Pistachio Slice is a chewy, buttery dessert packed with sweet-tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios. Easy to make and beautifully colorful, this cranberry pistachio slice is perfect for festive baking, gifting, or a quick homemade treat.

Ingredients

1 cup plain flour
1/2 cup sugar
125g butter, melted
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
200g sweetened condensed milk (about 1/2 can)
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C and line a 20cm square baking tin with baking paper.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cranberries, pistachios, and desiccated coconut.
Add melted butter, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
Press the mixture firmly into the prepared tin, smoothing the top evenly.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until lightly golden on top.
Allow to cool completely in the tin before slicing into squares or bars.

Notes

Press the mixture firmly to help the slice hold together.Lightly toasting pistachios enhances their flavor (optional).White chocolate chips or orange zest make great additions.Do not cut while warm—cooling ensures clean slices.