Description
Indulge in the exquisite blend of creamy cheesecake, crunchy pistachios, and tart blackberries with these stunning Pistachio Blackberry Cheesecake Towers. Perfect for any occasion, these delightful towers not only tantalize your taste buds but also serve as a beautiful centerpiece for your dessert table. With just the right balance of flavors and textures, each bite is a mini celebration that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup roasted and salted pistachios, chopped (divided)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup blackberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp gelatin powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until crumbly, then press into the bottom of a baking dish.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Allow it to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in blackberries, being careful not to crush them.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust and smooth out evenly. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle chopped pistachios on top and garnish with whole blackberries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tower (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg