Elegant Pistachio Raspberry Crunch CheesecakeElegant Pistachio Raspberry Crunch Cheesecake

Here’s a refined, Elegant Pistachio Raspberry Crunch Cheesecake recipe that looks bakery-level but is very doable at home 💚🍓

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Elegant Pistachio Raspberry Crunch Cheesecake

🌿 Flavor Profile

Creamy pistachio cheesecake, bright raspberry swirl, and a buttery pistachio crunch—balanced, nutty, and lightly tart.

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🧈 Pistachio Crunch Crust

Ingredients

• 200 g graham crackers or digestive biscuits

• 80 g unsalted butter, melted

• ½ cup finely chopped pistachios

• 1 tbsp sugar

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 170°C / 340°F.

2. Crush biscuits finely and mix with butter, pistachios, sugar, and salt.

3. Press firmly into a lined 20–22 cm springform pan.

4. Bake 10 minutes, then cool completely.

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🍰 Pistachio Cheesecake Filling

Ingredients

• 600 g full-fat cream cheese, room temperature

• ¾ cup sugar

• ¾ cup pistachio paste (unsweetened if possible)

• 3 large eggs, room temperature

• ¾ cup heavy cream

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth (low speed).

2. Add pistachio paste, vanilla, salt, and cornstarch.

3. Mix in eggs one at a time, gently.

4. Fold in cream just until combined.

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🍓 Raspberry Swirl

Ingredients

• 1½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Simmer everything for 8–10 minutes until thick.

2. Blend and strain to remove seeds.

3. Cool completely.

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🌀 Assembly & Baking

1. Pour cheesecake filling over crust.

2. Spoon raspberry sauce on top and swirl gently with a skewer.

3. Place pan in a water bath (pan wrapped in foil).

4. Bake at 160°C / 320°F for 55–65 minutes

   • Center should jiggle slightly.

5. Turn oven off, crack door, cool 1 hour inside.

6. Chill at least 6 hours (overnight best).

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✨ Pistachio Crunch Topping

Ingredients

• ½ cup chopped pistachios

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. Toast everything in a pan until caramelized.

2. Cool and sprinkle over cheesecake before serving.

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🎀 Optional Elegant Finish

• Fresh raspberries

• White chocolate shards

• Light dust of powdered sugar

• Gold leaf (for a special occasion)