Description
Refined, make-ahead dessert that balances nutty crunch, silky richness, and bright berry tang — perfect for celebrations or a special weekend project.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed pistachios (about 120–125 g), shelled
- 1 cup raspberry puree (about 240 g fresh or thawed frozen raspberries, blended and strained if desired)
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (about 60 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter, melted (for crust)
Instructions
- Lightly grease dome molds or silicone half-sphere molds and set on a baking tray for stability.
- Combine crushed pistachios, graham cracker crumbs, and melted butter in a bowl until the mixture holds together when pressed. Press into the bottom of each dome mold to form a compact crust layer and chill in the freezer.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
- Fold one-third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, then gently fold in the remaining whipped cream.
- For layering, spoon a thin layer of cream cheese mixture into each mold, add a small spoonful of raspberry puree, then top with more cream cheese mixture and another dot of raspberry for a swirl effect.
- Pour or spoon the final mixture into each dome mold over the chilled crust, tapping gently to remove air pockets. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours, until firm.
- To unmold, briefly warm the bottoms of silicone molds, then invert and release each dome. Serve chilled, topped with remaining raspberry puree and crushed pistachios if desired.
Notes
Avoid overmixing to prevent runny texture. Use cold heavy cream for stable whipped peaks. Strain the raspberry puree for a smoother mouthfeel.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Continental
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dome
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18.5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3.8g
- Protein: 6.5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg