🌸 Elegant Pistachio Raspberry Crunch Cheesecake 🌿
A showstopping no-bake cheesecake with a pistachio crust, velvety vanilla filling, tart raspberry swirls, and a crunchy pistachio-rose topping.
⏰ Time
- Prep: 30 mins | Chill: 6+ hours (overnight best) | Total: 6.5 hrs
- Serves: 12
📝 Ingredients
Pistachio Crust:
- 1 ½ cups (150g) shelled pistachios, unsalted
- 1 cup (100g) graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp (45g) granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp rose water (optional, for floral note)
- 6 tbsp (85g) melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, room temp
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups (360ml) heavy cream, cold
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or extract)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
Raspberry Swirl:
- 1 cup (120g) fresh/frozen raspberries
- 2 tbsp (25g) sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Crunch Topping:
- ½ cup (50g) chopped pistachios
- 2 tbsp (15g) freeze-dried raspberries, crushed
- 1 tbsp edible rose petals (optional)
- 1 tbsp honey
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Pistachio Crust
- Pulse pistachios in a food processor until fine. Mix with graham crumbs, sugar, rose water, and melted butter.
- Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Freeze 15 mins.
2️⃣ Raspberry Swirl
- Simmer raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice for 5 mins. Strain seeds, cool.
3️⃣ Cheesecake Filling
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, then fold into cream cheese mix with lemon zest.
4️⃣ Assemble
- Spread filling over crust. Dollop raspberry sauce and swirl with a knife.
- Chill 6+ hours (overnight ideal).
5️⃣ Garnish
- Toss pistachios, crushed freeze-dried raspberries, and rose petals with honey. Sprinkle over cheesecake before serving.
🌟 Pro Tips
- Smooth slices: Dip knife in hot water before cutting.
- Nut-free? Use almonds or omit crust nuts.
- Make ahead: Keeps for 3 days refrigerated.
🍽 Serving Ideas
🍾 Pair with Prosecco or floral tea.
🍓 Top with fresh raspberries and gold leaf for extra elegance.
Why You’ll Love It:
✔️ No-bake, no stress—just creamy perfection.
✔️ Balanced flavors: Nutty, tart, and floral.
✔️ Stunning centerpiece for bridal showers or dinner parties.
Fun twist: Add white chocolate shavings or a drizzle of pistachio cream! 💚
Need a smaller version? Halve the recipe for a 6-inch pan!
