Description
Indulge in the rich and nutty goodness of this Pistachio Cheesecake. Creamy and decadent, this dessert is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that will impress any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely ground
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup pistachio paste (optional for deeper flavor)
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a pan and bake.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, ground pistachios, extracts, salt, and pistachio paste. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake in a water bath for 50–60 minutes until set. Cool, then chill for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.
Notes
- Using pistachio paste enhances the nutty flavor.
- For a smoother texture, strain the batter before baking.
- Enjoy with whipped cream or honey.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
