Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of this Pistachio Cheesecake. A luscious dessert that combines the nutty flavor of pistachios with a velvety cheesecake filling, creating a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- ½ cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- Whipped cream and extra pistachios for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and pudding mix. Blend in eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and almond extract. Fold in pistachios.
- Bake: Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 55–65 minutes. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream and pistachios before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, toast the pistachios before adding to the batter.
- You can substitute the graham cracker crust with a shortbread or vanilla wafer crust for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
