Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake blended with the beautiful flavor of pistachios, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pistachio paste
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and set it aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the springform pan. Bake the crust for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and pistachio paste.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust. Bake for 55-60 minutes, until the center is set but jiggly.
- Turn off the oven, cool the cheesecake inside for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle chopped pistachios on top.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling. Allow the cheesecake to cool slowly in the oven to avoid cracks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cheesecake, pistachio, dessert, creamy, rich, easy, baking, festive