No-Bake Pistachio Raspberry Cheesecake
A delightful dessert combining creamy cheesecake with raspberries and crunchy pistachios, perfect for special occasions and easy to make with kids.
Ingredients
Crust
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Filling
- 1 cup cream cheese Use full-fat for best texture
- ¼ cup sugar Adjust to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream Whipped
- ½ cup pistachios, finely ground
- ½ cup raspberries Fresh or frozen
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp gelatin Can substitute with agar-agar
- 2 tbsp water For blooming gelatin
Instructions
Prepare the crust
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter.
- Press the mixture into molds and chill.
Prepare the filling
- Bloom the gelatin in water.
- In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Whip the heavy cream and gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Melt the bloomed gelatin and stir it into the cream cheese mix.
- Add the finely ground pistachios and raspberries, stirring gently.
Assemble the cheesecake
- Pour the mixture into the molds.
- Freeze until set, then unmold and serve.
Notes
For best results, ensure gelatin is well bloomed before mixing. Use full-fat ingredients for optimal texture and flavor.