Description
A decadent cheesecake featuring a rich pistachio flavor, creamy filling, and buttery crust, perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted pistachios, finely ground
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pistachio paste or finely ground pistachios
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Chopped pistachios, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs with granulated sugar and finely ground pistachios in a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand and press it firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Incorporate the sour cream, vanilla extract, and pistachio paste or finely ground pistachios.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the springform pan and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door closed for about an hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven, cool it completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form, then gently fold in the pistachio paste or finely ground pistachios.
- Spread the pistachio cream topping over your chilled cheesecake and garnish with chopped pistachios.
- Slice into portions and serve.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter. Consider using Greek yogurt for a healthier version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg