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Pistachio & Blackberry Cheesecake Towers

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Mini no-bake Pistachio & Blackberry Cheesecake Towers layered with nutty cream and tangy blackberry compote beautiful, easy, and elegant for any occasion.

Prep time
25 minutes
Cook time
10 minutes
Total time
4 hours 35 minutes
Yield
6 towers

Ingredients

1 ½ cups digestive biscuits, crushed 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 ½ cups cream cheese, softened 1 cup mascarpone cheese 1 cup pistachio paste 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 ½ cups blackberries 1/3 cup sugar (for compote) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped pistachios Fresh blackberries for garnish Edible flowers, optional Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Base: Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter and press into molds.
  2. Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, mascarpone, pistachio paste, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
  3. Fill and Chill: Spoon mixture over base and refrigerate 3–4 hours.
  4. Create Blackberry Compote: Cook blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice until thickened; cool.
  5. Assemble Towers: Layer compote over set cheesecake.
  6. Decorate and Serve: Garnish with pistachios, fresh berries, and powdered sugar.

Notes

Keep refrigerated for best texture. Add compote and garnish just before serving. Suitable for freezing up to one month.

Nutrition

Calories
420
Fat
28g
Saturated fat
12g
Sugar
26g
Sodium
110mg
Protein
6g
Carbohydrates
38g
Fiber
3g