Description
Pistachio cheesecake is a decadent dessert that combines creamy richness with the delightful crunch of roasted pistachios. Its vibrant green color and unique flavor profile make it an eye-catching showstopper for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy family gathering. With a smooth filling and a buttery graham cracker crust, this cheesecake promises to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup shelled pistachios (divided)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, and vanilla; mix until fluffy.
- Incorporate two-thirds of the pistachios into the mixture. Add eggs one at a time without overmixing.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 55-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg