Description
These elegant Pistachio & Raspberry Cheesecake Domes are a perfect mix of creamy, nutty, and fruity flavors with a stunning presentation. A no-bake dessert featuring a silky pistachio cheesecake mousse, a tart raspberry center, and a crunchy biscuit base
Ingredients
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For the Pistachio Cheesecake Mousse:
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup pistachio paste (or finely ground pistachios)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon gelatin powder + 1 tbsp water (optional, for a firmer set)
For the Raspberry Filling:
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (to thicken)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the Biscuit Base:
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp crushed pistachios (for extra crunch)
For Garnish:
- Crushed pistachios
- Fresh raspberries
- White chocolate glaze or dusting of powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
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Make the Raspberry Filling
- In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat.
- Stir until the raspberries break down and release their juices.
- Mix cornstarch with water, then add to the raspberry mixture. Cook until slightly thickened (~2 minutes).
- Strain to remove seeds (optional) and let cool completely.
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Prepare the Pistachio Cheesecake Mousse
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, pistachio paste, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- If using gelatin, bloom it in 1 tbsp cold water, then microwave for 10 seconds and stir into the mixture.
- Gently fold in the whipped heavy cream until smooth.
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Assemble the Domes
- Fill half-sphere silicone molds halfway with the pistachio cheesecake mixture.
- Add a small spoonful of cooled raspberry filling to the center of each.
- Cover with more cheesecake mixture and smooth the tops.
- Freeze for 4-6 hours, or until firm enough to unmold.
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Make the Biscuit Base
- Mix crushed biscuits, melted butter, and crushed pistachios in a bowl.
- Press a small amount onto a parchment-lined tray, forming rounds slightly larger than the domes.
- Chill in the fridge to set.
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Unmold & Decorate
- Carefully unmold the cheesecake domes and place them on top of the biscuit bases.
- Garnish with crushed pistachios, fresh raspberries, and a drizzle of white chocolate glaze (optional).
Notes
- The raspberry filling can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- For a firmer texture, use the optional gelatin in the cheesecake mousse.
- These domes can be made a day in advance and stored in the freezer until ready to serve.
- If you don’t have pistachio paste, finely ground pistachios can be used as a substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dome
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg