Description
Delicious No Bake Pistachio Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shelled, unsalted pistachios (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or whipping cream)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a food processor, pulse shelled pistachios until finely ground. Add graham crackers and pulse until fine crumbs form. Transfer crumbs to a bowl, add melted butter and a pinch of salt, and mix until moistened. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Strawberry Layer: Wash and hull fresh strawberries. Slice about two-thirds into thin rounds for layering in the cheesecake. Pat sliced strawberries dry with a paper towel.
- Make the Pistachio Cream Cheese Filling: If using gelatin, sprinkle it over 2 tablespoons of cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes, then microwave until dissolved. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. If using gelatin, drizzle it into the mixture while mixing on low speed. In another bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Spoon half of the cream cheese filling over the chilled crust, spreading it evenly. Arrange sliced strawberries over this layer, then spoon the remaining filling over the strawberries, smoothing the top.
- Chill Thoroughly: Cover the springform pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the cheesecake to set.
- Garnish and Serve: Once set, remove the sides of the springform pan. Decorate the top with remaining strawberries and crushed pistachios. Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Pistachio Strawberry Cheesecake, No Bake Cheesecake, Strawberry Dessert, Pistachio Dessert