Description
A delightful dessert that combines vibrant citrus flavors with creamy textures and crunchy pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup chopped cherries
- Whipped cream for topping
- Whole cherries and chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Mix until fully combined and press into the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool while you prepare the filling.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract, lemon juice, lime juice, lemon zest, and lime zest, blending until well incorporated.
- Incorporate the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the chopped pistachios and cherries until evenly distributed.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set around the edges but jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour.
- Cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with whole cherries and chopped pistachios before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier blending. Chill overnight for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 87mg