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Pistachio Raspberry Mini Cheesecakes

Pistachio Raspberry Mini Cheesecakes

Ingredients
  

Pistachio Sponge Base

  • 2 large eggs
  • cup granulated sugar 70 g
  • ¼ cup pistachio flour (finely ground pistachios) 25 g
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour 30 g
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder 2 g
  • 1 tablespoon milk 15 ml

Raspberry Gelée Center

  • ½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries 70 g
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 12 g
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice 2.5 ml
  • 1 teaspoon powdered gelatin 3 g
  • 1 tablespoon cold water 15 ml

Pistachio Cheesecake Filling

  • teaspoons powdered gelatin 4.5 g
  • 2 tablespoons cold water 30 ml
  • ½ cup heavy cream, cold 120 ml
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened 225 g
  • cup powdered sugar 40 g
  • cup pistachio spread or paste 80 g
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2.5 ml

White Chocolate Glaze

  • 4 oz white chocolate, finely chopped 115 g
  • ¼ cup heavy cream 60 ml
  • ½ teaspoon neutral oil, optional, for shine 2.5 ml
  • Green food coloring, optional

Instructions
 

Make the Raspberry Gelée (the fruity surprise!)

  • Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a tiny bowl. Let it sit and “bloom” for 5 minutes.
  • Add raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a small saucepan. Warm it gently over medium heat until the berries soften and break apart. Mash lightly and let it simmer 2–3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in your softened gelatin until everything melts together.
  • Spoon the mixture into small dome molds or even a silicone ice cube tray.
  • Freeze until solid about 1 hour.
    This step can be done the night before if you want to get ahead.

Make the Pistachio Sponge

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment.
  • Beat the eggs and sugar together until they’re light and fluffy about 3–4 minutes. This gives your sponge its bounce.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the pistachio flour, all-purpose flour, and baking powder.
  • Fold those dry ingredients slowly into your egg mixture.
  • Stir in the milk.
  • Spread the batter thinly and evenly onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, just until lightly golden.
  • Cool completely, then cut out circles slightly smaller than your dome molds.
    Tip: If your circles aren’t perfect nobody will know. They get tucked underneath!

Prepare the Pistachio Cheesecake Filling

  • Sprinkle the gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
  • Beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, pistachio paste, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  • In another bowl, whip your cold heavy cream to soft peaks.
  • Gently warm the bloomed gelatin for about 5–10 seconds in the microwave just until melted.
  • Stir the melted gelatin into your cream cheese mixture.
  • Fold in the whipped cream.
    You’ll end up with a light, airy pistachio mousse-style cheesecake filling that tastes like heaven.

Assemble the Domes

  • Spoon the pistachio cheesecake mixture halfway into your dome molds.
  • Add a frozen raspberry gelée insert in the center of each dome.
  • Cover with more cheesecake filling.
  • Leave just enough room to press in your sponge circles.
  • Freeze the whole tray for at least 4–6 hours, or overnight for best results.
    Freezing helps them unmold cleanly and makes glazing so much easier.

Make the White Chocolate Glaze

  • Heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
  • Pour it over your chopped white chocolate. Let it sit one minute.
  • Stir slowly until everything melts into a silky glaze.
  • Add a little neutral oil for shine if you like.
  • Add green food coloring if you want that pistachio vibe.
  • Let the glaze cool a bit it should be pourable but slightly thickened.
    If it’s too hot, it’ll slide right off. A few minutes of patience makes a huge difference.

Finish and Serve

  • Pop your frozen domes out of the molds and place them on a wire rack with a tray underneath.
  • Slowly pour the glaze over each one, letting it drip and coat beautifully.
  • Add crushed pistachios, freeze-dried raspberries, or even edible flowers for a little flair.
  • Chill in the fridge for an hour before serving.