Description
Pistachio Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with the nutty crunch of pistachios, all set atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Each bite offers a flavor explosion, making it perfect for celebrations or as a treat any day of the week. This visually stunning cheesecake will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar and vanilla until creamy.
- Stir in sour cream until fully incorporated. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Fold in chopped pistachios carefully.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes, until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour, then chill completely in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (107g)
- Calories: 308
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 245mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 58mg