Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely ground
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix ground pistachios, melted butter, and 2 tbsp sugar. Press 1 tbsp of mixture into each liner to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Divide the cheesecake batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Warm raspberry jam slightly and dollop 1 tsp onto each cupcake. Use a toothpick to swirl gently.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.