Description
A delightful dessert that combines creamy flavors with a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat.
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) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and pistachio paste until fully combined.
- Pour cheesecake batter over cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes, until the center is just set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour, with the door slightly open. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle chopped pistachios on top for garnish.
Notes
For best results, make a day ahead. Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, pistachio, dessert, cream cheese, baking