Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Filling:
250g cream cheese (softened)
100g powdered sugar
100g pistachio paste
1 tsp vanilla extract
200ml heavy cream (cold)
For the Raspberry Center:
200g fresh raspberries
50g sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp cornstarch (dissolved in 1 tbsp water)
For the Sponge Base:
2 eggs
50g sugar
50g flour (sifted)
1/2 tsp baking powder
For the Mirror Glaze:
200g white chocolate
100ml heavy cream
2 tbsp pistachio paste
Green food coloring (optional)
For Decoration:
Crushed pistachios
Edible gold leaf
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Instructions
- Prepare the Raspberry Center:
- In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the raspberries break down.
- Stir in the dissolved cornstarch and cook until the mixture thickens.
- Pour into small silicone molds (or ice cube trays) and freeze until solid.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the pistachio paste and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold it gently into the cream cheese mixture.
- Prepare the Sponge Base:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Fold in the sifted flour and baking powder. Spread the batter evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool, then cut into rounds matching the dome mold size.
- Assemble the Domes:
- Fill half of each dome mold with the cheesecake filling.
- Place a frozen raspberry center in the middle and cover with more cheesecake filling.
- Seal each dome with a round of sponge cake. Freeze until firm (about 4 hours or overnight).
- Make the Mirror Glaze:
- Heat the heavy cream until steaming (not boiling) and pour over the white chocolate. Let