Description
Pistachio Blackberry Cheesecake Towers are a delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with the vibrant flavors of pistachios and blackberries, creating a visually stunning and delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup pistachio paste
- 1/2 cup whipped heavy cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup blackberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for mascarpone topping)
- 1/2 cup mascarpone
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for mascarpone topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by beating cream cheese, pistachio paste, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Make the cheesecake filling by folding in whipped heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble the towers by layering cheesecake filling and blackberry compote in a ring mold or small glass.
- Prepare the blackberry sauce by cooking blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan until thickened.
- Final assembly and garnishing with mascarpone mixture, chopped pistachios, and fresh blackberries.
Notes
- Chill the towers for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and mascarpone for a smoother texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Experiment with different fruits for the compote.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tower
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 5 grams