Description
A luxurious Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake featuring a nutty pistachio crust, creamy filling, and tart cherry sauce, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pistachios, shelled and finely chopped
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine pistachios, graham cracker crumbs, and melted butter in a bowl. Stir until resembling wet sand. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until silky smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add vanilla and mix in eggs one at a time, blending just until combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes until edges set and center jiggles slightly. Leave oven door ajar and cool for 1 hour.
- Cook cherries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat until thickened, about 10-15 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight. Top with cherry sauce just before serving.
Notes
For a smoother cheesecake, consider baking in a water bath. Use room temperature ingredients and feel free to experiment with different fruit toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 85mg