No Bake Pistachio Cheesecake
No Bake Pistachio Cheesecake is a creamy, elegant dessert that blends the nutty richness of pistachios with the smooth tang of cream cheese on a buttery cookie crust. It’s a no-fuss, oven-free treat that’s perfect for warm weather or any occasion.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker or digestive biscuit crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
- For the filling:
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup pistachio paste or 3/4 cup finely ground unsalted pistachios
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp gelatin or 1 tsp agar-agar (optional)
- 2 tbsp warm water (for dissolving gelatin)
- Optional garnish:
- Chopped pistachios
- Whipped cream
- White chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers or digestive biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor.
- Mix crumbs with melted butter and optional sugar until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form an even crust. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and pistachio paste or ground pistachios. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- If using gelatin, dissolve it in warm water, cool slightly, and fold it into the filling along with vanilla extract.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Before serving, garnish with chopped pistachios, whipped cream, or white chocolate shavings as desired.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature cream cheese and freshly whipped cream.Gelatin or agar-agar helps the cheesecake hold its shape, especially in warm climates.Pistachio paste adds more flavor and smoothness than ground pistachios.Make the cheesecake a day ahead for easy slicing and firm texture.You can add a drop of green food coloring for a more vibrant hue, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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