Description
Elegant individual cheesecake towers layered with a creamy pistachio filling, fresh blackberry compote, and a crunchy nut crumble.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chopped mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix flour, chopped mixed nuts, melted butter, and brown sugar to form the crumble. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in chopped pistachios. Spoon mixture into piping bag.
- In a small saucepan, simmer blackberries and honey over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until softened and saucy. Let cool slightly.
- To assemble, pipe a layer of pistachio cheesecake into serving glasses, top with a spoonful of blackberry compote, then sprinkle with nut crumble. Repeat layers, finishing with crumble and a blackberry on top.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.