Savory Cranberry & Pistachio Cheesecake Cups
Savory Cranberry & Pistachio Cheesecake Cups are an exquisite twist on traditional cheesecake, combining creamy sweetness with a delightful crunch. Each individual cup features a buttery graham cracker crust, rich cream cheese filling, and is topped with tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy get-togethers, these mini desserts promise to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 cheesecake cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (chopped)
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of muffin tins lined with cupcake liners.
- 2. In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- 3. Gently fold in dried cranberries and chopped pistachios into the mixture.
- 4. Spoon cheesecake filling over the crusts, filling each cup almost to the top.
- 5. Bake for about 20 minutes or until edges are set but centers are slightly jiggly.
- 6. Let cool at room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least two hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg