NO-BAKE PISTACHIO CHEESECAKE

This creamy, luscious no-bake pistachio cheesecake combines rich flavors with a light, airy texture, perfect for any occasion without needing to turn on the oven!

Ingredients

Crust

75 g (about 5 tbsp) butter, melted

75 g (about 3/4 cup) crushed Petit Beurre biscuits

75 g (about 3/4 cup) crushed Speculoos biscuits

Cheesecake Filling

500 g (about 2 cups) mascarpone cheese

300 g (about 1 1/4 cups) cream cheese (Philadelphia)

400 ml (about 1 3/4 cups) heavy cream (30% fat)

160 g (about 1 1/4 cups) powdered sugar

100 g (about 1/2 cup) unsweetened pistachio paste

1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping

60 g (about 1/4 cup) pistachio paste

60 g (about 2 oz) white chocolate, melted

1 handful of chopped pistachios for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust: Crush the Petit Beurre and Speculoos biscuits, then mix with melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the base of a 20 cm (8-inch) springform pan, using a spoon or glass to compact it evenly.

Put it in the refrigerator to cool while you make the filling.

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone, cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and holds a soft peak.

3. Add Pistachio Flavor: Gently fold in the pistachio paste, mixing until evenly incorporated and smooth.

4. Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the pistachio cheesecake filling over the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours) to allow the cheesecake to set fully.

5. Prepare the Topping: Melt the white chocolate in the microwave in short 20-second bursts, stirring between each interval until smooth. Stir in the pistachio paste until combined, then spread evenly over the cheesecake. Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top for garnish.

6. Serve and Enjoy: Carefully remove the cheesecake from the pan, slice, and serve chilled.

Tips

If your pistachio paste is sweetened, reduce the powdered sugar slightly.

Refrigerate for best results to let the flavors meld and the texture firm up.

This no-bake pistachio cheesecake is a delightful balance of creamy richness with a nutty pistachio flavor—sure to impress!