Pistachio Blackberry Cheesecake Towers

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🟩🫐 Pistachio Blackberry Cheesecake Towers

Serves 4

A no-bake, layered dessert featuring pistachio cheesecake mousse, fresh blackberry compote, and a silky mascarpone cream.

🥘 Ingredients

Pistachio Cheesecake Layer

  • ¼ cup pistachio paste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup whipped heavy cream
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Blackberry Compote

  • 1½ cups blackberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Mascarpone Cream

  • ½ cup mascarpone cheese, room temp
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons whipped cream (from above mixture OR freshly whipped)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Optional Garnishes

  • Crushed pistachios
  • Fresh blackberries
  • Edible flowers
  • Thin lemon zest strips

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the blackberry compote

  1. Add blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a small saucepan.
  2. Cook over medium heat 3–4 minutes until berries release juice.
  3. Mix cornstarch + water; stir into berries.
  4. Simmer 1 more minute until thickened.
  5. Cool completely.

2. Prepare the pistachio cheesecake layer

  1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add pistachio paste, powdered sugar, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  3. Fold in the whipped heavy cream gently until light and mousse-like.
  4. Chill 15 minutes to firm.

3. Make the mascarpone cream

  1. Beat mascarpone with powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Fold in 2–3 tablespoons whipped cream to lighten.
  3. Chill until ready to assemble.

4. Assemble the cheesecake towers

Use glasses, jars, or ring molds for clean layers.

Layer order:

  1. Pistachio cheesecake mousse
  2. Blackberry compote
  3. Mascarpone cream

Repeat layers if using tall glasses.

Finish with:

  • A swirl of mascarpone
  • Blackberries
  • Crushed pistachios
  • Lemon zest

5. Chill & Serve

Refrigerate at least 1 hour for the layers to set and flavors to meld.
Serve chilled.

✨ Tips & Variations

  • More pistachio flavor: Add 1–2 drops almond extract (tiny amount!).
  • Crunch layer: Add crushed pistachio shortbread between layers.
  • Blackberry swap: Raspberries or mixed berries also work.
  • Make ahead: Can be prepared 24 hours in advance.

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