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Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake

Indulge in Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake Bliss Today

Experience the delicious Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake—a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will impress your guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs Can substitute with digestive biscuits or crushed vanilla wafers.
  • 0.5 cups Ground Pistachios Add flavor and texture; substitute with almonds if desired.
  • 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar Use brown sugar for richer flavor.
  • 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter Can use salted butter and reduce extra salt.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it's at room temperature for smooth mixing.
  • 1 cups Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1 pack Pistachio Pudding Mix Omit for a plain cheesecake or use vanilla pudding.
  • 3 large Eggs Add one at a time for a smooth texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can be replaced with almond extract.
For Topping
  • 1 can Cherry Pie Filling Fresh or frozen cherries may also be used.

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C), and grease the springform pan with butter.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, ground pistachios, sugar, and melted butter, then press the mixture into the springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes and let cool.
  3. Beat the cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, pudding mix, and vanilla.
  4. Pour the filling onto the cooled crust, bake for 45-50 minutes until slightly jiggly, then cool in the oven for 1 hour.
  5. After cooling, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to enhance flavors.
  6. Spread cherry pie filling over the cheesecake and sprinkle with chopped pistachios before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slicesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Make sure to soften cream cheese for a smooth filling and avoid overmixing to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.

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