# Pistachio Kataifi Cheesecake Cups
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Updated: 2026-07-28
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A practical, source-aware recipe for pistachio kataifi cheesecake cups, with the history kept close to the method.
## Timing and Yield
- Prep: 30 minutes
- Cook: 12 minutes
- Total: 42 minutes
- Yield: 8 cups
## Ingredients
- 150 g kataifi pastry, chopped
- 40 g butter
- 250 g cream cheese
- 120 ml double cream
- 80 g pistachio cream
- 40 g icing sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 30 g chopped pistachios
## Method
1. Toast the pastry: Cook kataifi in butter until deeply golden, then divide among eight cups.
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   Image description: Step 1: Toast the pastry for Pistachio Kataifi Cheesecake Cups.
2. Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, pistachio cream, icing sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
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   Image description: Step 2: Make the filling for Pistachio Kataifi Cheesecake Cups.
3. Whip and fold: Whip the cream to soft peaks and fold into the pistachio mixture.
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4. Assemble: Spoon over kataifi, chill for 2 hours, and top with pistachios.
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   Image description: Step 4: Assemble for Pistachio Kataifi Cheesecake Cups.
## Storage
Cool completely, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat only when the texture benefits from it.
## History Context
This is a modern dessert cup, not a traditional regional cheesecake; it combines kataifi texture with contemporary pistachio-cream culture.
## Primary Image
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## Sources
1. What Is Trending on Google This Summer. Google. https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/summergeist-google-trends/