Description
Indulge in these elegant Pistachio & Raspberry Cheesecake Domes, featuring a creamy pistachio cheesecake, a tart raspberry filling, and a smooth mirror glaze. Perfect for special occasions or make-ahead desserts!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pistachio Cheesecake:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup pistachio paste
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 1 1/2 tsp gelatin powder
- 2 tbsp cold water
For the Raspberry Filling:
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp gelatin powder
- 1 tbsp cold water
For the Biscuit Base:
- 1 cup digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
- 3 tbsp melted butter
For the Mirror Glaze:
- 3/4 cup white chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp light corn syrup
- Gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Raspberry Filling
- Combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook until raspberries break down, then strain to remove seeds.
- Bloom gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes, then stir into the warm puree.
- Pour into small molds and freeze until solid.
Step 2: Make the Pistachio Cheesecake
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Mix in pistachio paste and vanilla extract.
- Bloom gelatin in cold water, then melt and stir into the mixture.
- Gently fold in whipped cream.
Step 3: Assemble the Cheesecake Domes
- Fill half-sphere silicone molds halfway with cheesecake mixture.
- Place a frozen raspberry filling in the center.
- Cover with more cheesecake mixture and smooth the tops.
- Press the biscuit base onto each dome.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours.
Step 4: Prepare the Mirror Glaze
- Heat heavy cream and corn syrup until hot.
- Pour over chopped white chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth, add food coloring if desired, and let cool to a pourable consistency.
Step 5: Glaze and Serve
- Unmold frozen domes and place on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Pour the mirror glaze over the domes evenly.
- Let the glaze set, then garnish as desired.
Notes
- Chocolate Twist: Use a chocolate biscuit base.
- Different Nuts: Swap pistachios for almonds or hazelnuts.
- Berry Medley: Use mixed berries instead of just raspberries.
- Vegan Option: Substitute dairy-free alternatives and use agar-agar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- chill time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Keywords: pistachio cheesecake, raspberry dessert, mirror glaze, no-bake cheesecake, elegant dessert