Description
Pistachio & Blackberry Cheesecake Towers are a stunning dessert that seamlessly combines rich, creamy cheesecake with vibrant blackberries and a crunchy pistachio crust. Each layer offers a delightful contrast of flavors and textures, making them the perfect centerpiece for any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a spring picnic, these towers will impress your guests and elevate your dessert game.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup roasted pistachios, finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into cupcake liners or tart pans. Bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in chopped pistachios and pour half of the filling into each crust. Layer fresh blackberries on top before adding more filling.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 25-30 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tower (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg