Description
A rich and creamy pistachio cheesecake with a nutty flavor and smooth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; mix until well combined.
- Fold in chopped pistachios.
- Pour the mixture over the crust in the pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use shelled pistachios for ease.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for better texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pistachio cheesecake