Description
Heavenly Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake Cups are an elegant no-bake dessert layered with buttery graham cracker crust, creamy pistachio-flavored cheesecake filling, and sweet cherry pie topping. Perfect for parties, holidays, or make-ahead treats, these individual cups are light, luscious, and bursting with flavor—ready in minutes and irresistibly easy to serve.
Ingredients
- Crust Layer:
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Butter, melted
- Cheesecake Filling:
- Cream cheese, softened
- Instant pistachio pudding mix
- Milk
- Whipped topping (or whipped cream)
- Topping:
- Cherry pie filling
- Chopped pistachios (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated.
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Press 2–3 spoonfuls of the mixture into the bottoms of 6–8 dessert cups to form a crust.
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In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add pistachio pudding mix and milk, blending until thick and creamy.
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Fold in whipped topping until light and fluffy.
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Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the crust layer in each cup.
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Top with a generous spoonful of cherry pie filling.
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Sprinkle with chopped pistachios (optional).
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Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Substitute cherry topping with blueberry, raspberry, or seasonal fruit.
- For extra richness, add almond extract to the filling.
- Use chocolate cookie crumbs instead of graham crackers for a fun twist.
- Layer the components twice for a parfait-style dessert.
- Best served chilled—do not freeze or reheat.
