Description
This no-bake pistachio cheesecake is creamy and rich with a delightful nutty flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups pistachio nuts, finely ground
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup chopped pistachios for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground pistachios and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently.
- Spread the cheesecake filling over the crust in the pan.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, top with chopped pistachios.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is soft for easy mixing.
- Chill longer for a firmer texture.
- Use unsalted butter for better flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pistachio cheesecake, no bake cheesecake, dessert recipe, easy cheesecake