Description
A delightful Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake combining tart cherries and buttery pistachios, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz Cream Cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 cups Fresh Cherries (pitted, or frozen)
- 1 cup Light-Roasted Unsalted Pistachios (chopped)
- 1 ½ cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- ½ cup Butter (melted)
- 3 Eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for about 10 minutes. Let it cool.
- Beat the cream cheese until creamy and smooth, then add sugar and sour cream.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chopped pistachios and a portion of the cherry filling.
- Pour the filling onto the cooled crust and spread it evenly. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then transfer to the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Top with the cherry topping before serving and sprinkle with extra pistachios.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, cherry, pistachio, family recipe