Pistachio & Blackberry Cheesecake Towers
Savor the exquisite layers of Pistachio & Blackberry Cheesecake Towers—where creamy cheesecake meets crunchy pistachios and zesty blackberries for a stunning dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Unsalted butter
- Cream cheese
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Chopped pistachios
- Fresh blackberries
- Heavy whipping cream
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; gradually mix in sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture along with chopped pistachios.
- Carefully fold in blackberries, ensuring they remain intact. Spoon half the mixture over the crust, layer more blackberries, then add remaining filling. Smooth the top and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Once set, release from the pan, slice into towers, and garnish with whipped cream and whole blackberries if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tower (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: - Substitute blackberries with raspberries or strawberries for different flavors. - Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.