Description
These Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites offer a delightful combination of a buttery pistachio crust, creamy raspberry filling, and sweet white chocolate drizzle. They are perfect for parties or a special indulgence, offering a beautiful balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (7oz) Cream Cheese, Softened: Full-fat cream cheese is best for a smooth texture.
- 80g (3oz) Powdered Sugar: Sift to prevent clumps.
- 1 tsp (5ml) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Enhances flavor.
- 120g (4.2oz) Fresh Raspberries, Plus Extra: Avoid frozen raspberries.
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Lemon Zest: Brightens the filling.
- 150g (5.3oz) Pistachios, Finely Chopped: Provides nutty flavor and color.
- 60g (2oz) Unsalted Butter, Melted: Binds the crust.
- 60g (2oz) All-Purpose Flour: Adds structure to the crust.
- 30g (1oz) Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness to the crust.
- 100g (3.5oz) White Chocolate, Chopped: Use high-quality chocolate.
- Pinch of Salt: Balances sweetness.
Instructions
- Make Pistachio Crust: Combine pistachios, flour, sugar, and salt; mix in melted butter.
- Press and Bake Crusts: Press mixture into muffin cups and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool Crusts: Let crusts cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; add vanilla and lemon zest.
- Fold in Raspberries: Gently fold in raspberries.
- Fill Crusts: Spoon filling into cooled crusts.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt white chocolate using a double boiler.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Drizzle melted chocolate over bites.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with pistachios and garnish with raspberries.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and high-quality white chocolate. Ensure the crust is cooled completely before adding the filling to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: raspberry,cream cheese,pistachio,white chocolate,no-bake,dessert,party,bite,easy,elegant
