Youll never believe these dazzling squares are gluten-free.

Antonis Achilleos

For a stunning summer dessert, look no further.

This lemon bar recipe is studded with pistachios for a pop of color thats alluring and inviting.

0923-fea Lemon Pistachio Bars

Photo:Antonis Achilleos

(Great if you’re gonna wanna stand out at a bake sale!)

These are best stored in the refrigerator to avoid a soggy crust and an overly-soft filling.

For a bake sale, transport in and sell out of a cooler.

it’s possible for you to swap them for walnuts.

Coat a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Line with parchment paper, leaving 2 inches of overhang on long sides.

Add butter; pulse until mixture comes together.

Transfer pistachio mixture to prepared baking dish.

Bake until lightly golden, 12 to 14 minutes.

Let cool in baking dish on a wire rack for 20 minutes.

Zest and juice 5 lemons to yield 2 tablespoons zest and 1 cup juice.

Place zest and juice in a large bowl.

Whisk in eggs, condensed milk, and remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.

Pour lemon juice mixture over crust.

Bake until filling is just set, 25 to 30 minutes.

Let cool completely in baking dish on a wire rack, about 1 hour.

Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.

Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and flaky sea salt.

Zest remaining lemon over top before slicing.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.