Pistachio and raspberry no-bake cheesecake
Serve chilled with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of raspberry coulis to enhance the tartness. Pairs beautifully with a cup of espresso or a light dessert wine.
Mediterranean
American
Vegetarian
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Language: en
12 servings485 kcal7g protein32g carbs37g fat
Ingredients
- 200g digestive biscuits
- 80g unsalted butter, melted
- 500g full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 100g powdered sugar
- 150g pistachio paste
- 300ml heavy cream, chilled
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 150g fresh raspberries
- 100g white chocolate chips
- 50g pistachio butter (for topping)
- Whole biscuits for decoration
Instructions
- Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs and mix thoroughly with the melted butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the pistachio paste and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Scatter fresh raspberries over the chilled biscuit base, then pour the cheesecake filling over them, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Melt the white chocolate and pistachio butter together in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments until smooth.
- Pour the pistachio ganache over the cheesecake and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to set completely.
- Before serving, garnish with upright biscuits as shown in the image.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of raspberry coulis to enhance the tartness. Pairs beautifully with a cup of espresso or a light dessert wine.