Description
A delightful and healthier cheesecake featuring creamy lemon flavors, a sweet raspberry layer, and a crunchy pistachio crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely ground
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup raspberries, pureed and strained
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons gelatin, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
- Fresh raspberries (for topping)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Crushed pistachios (for topping)
- Raspberry coulis (for drizzling)
- Lemon zest (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix the finely ground pistachios, graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until combined. Pour over the cooled crust and bake for 25 minutes or until set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Blend raspberry puree with granulated sugar and dissolved gelatin until smooth. Gently fold in whipped cream. Spread evenly over the chilled lemon layer and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
- Before serving, decorate with fresh raspberries, whipped cream, and crushed pistachios. Drizzle with raspberry coulis and garnish with lemon zest.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. Adjust sugar in the raspberry layer to taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cheesecake, healthy dessert, lemon, raspberry, pistachio, wholesome, easy baking