Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake: The Best Indulgent Dessert Recipe
Indulge in the creamy delight of Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake, a perfect blend of sweet cherries and earthy pistachios.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- ½ cup shelled pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in sour cream, cherry pie filling, and chopped pistachios.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of almond extract to the cheesecake filling.
- Top with additional cherry pie filling and pistachios before serving for a beautiful presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg