Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Pistachio Cheesecake. A decadent dessert featuring a pistachio-infused filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust, finished with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup pistachio paste
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted pistachios
- Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and pistachio paste. Add eggs, sour cream, extracts, and salt. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes until set. Let cool in the oven, then refrigerate.
- Serve: Top with pistachios and whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Enhance the pistachio flavor with homemade paste or extract.
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing and allowing slow cooling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg