Pistachio Cheesecake Cups
Creamy pistachio cheesecake served in elegant glass cups over a buttery nut crust, topped with crushed roasted pistachios for crunch and flavor. A no-bake dessert that’s rich, smooth, and visually stunning.
- Author: Djihane
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pistachios (unsalted, shelled)
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 1/2 cups cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or thick coconut cream
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or agave
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
- 2 tablespoons pistachio butter (optional, for richer flavor)
- Crushed pistachios for topping
- In a food processor, pulse pistachios and graham cracker crumbs until finely ground.
- Add melted coconut oil or butter and mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Divide the crust mixture evenly among serving glasses. Press down to form a firm base.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, almond extract, and cardamom. Beat until creamy.
- Fold in pistachio butter if using.
- Spoon the filling over the crust in each glass and smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Just before serving, top with crushed pistachios.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Chill overnight for best results.
- Can be made dairy-free with coconut cream and vegan cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: pistachio cheesecake, no-bake dessert, vegetarian cheesecake, mini cheesecake cups