Pistachio Cheesecake With Pistachio Topping
Pistachio Cheesecake With Pistachio Topping is a luxurious dessert that beautifully combines creamy cheesecake with the delightful crunch of pistachios. This elegant treat features a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth filling infused with rich pistachio flavor, and a stunning topping of chopped nuts. Perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings, this cheesecake is sure to impress and satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup pistachio cream
- ½ cup chopped pistachios (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter until well mixed. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, and pistachio cream; mix until silky.
- Fold in half of the chopped pistachios into the filling and pour over the cooled crust.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let cheesecake cool inside for one hour. Chill in the fridge for at least four hours before serving.
- Before serving, top with remaining chopped pistachios.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg