A delectable Raspberry Pistachio Cheesecake that combines the richness of cream cheese with the tartness of fresh raspberries and the crunch of pistachios.
Author:Alex Lee
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:4 hours 30 minutes
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:No-bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 ½ cups Graham crackers
1 cup Pistachios (raw, unsalted)
½ cup Butter (melted)
16 oz Cream cheese (full fat)
1 cup Heavy cream
¾ cup Powdered sugar
1 ½ cups Fresh raspberries
2 tsp Vanilla extract
2 tsp Gelatin (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the crust: Pulse graham crackers and pistachios into crumbs. Mix with melted butter and press into a springform pan. Chill.
Raspberry layer: Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar. Blend raspberries and strain if needed. Fold puree into cheese, then fold in whipped cream. Spread over crust.
Vanilla layer: Beat more cream cheese with vanilla and sugar. Fold in whipped cream. Layer on top of raspberry filling.
Chill: Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
Top & serve: Garnish with fresh raspberries and crushed pistachios. Slice with a warm knife.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
Optional gelatin can help stabilize the cheesecake if desired.
Use fresh raspberries for the best flavor, but frozen can be used in a pinch.