Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake. A creamy citrus-infused filling atop a crunchy pistachio crust, crowned with a sweet cherry topping – a dessert that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Zest of 1 lemon and 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- Pinch of salt
For the topping:
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- Zest of lemon and lime for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, pistachios, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, zests, juices, vanilla, and salt. Add eggs one at a time, then pour over the crust.
- Bake: Bake the cheesecake until set but slightly jiggly. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate.
- Final touches: Top with cherry filling, pistachios, and zest before serving.
Notes
- Enhance citrus flavor by increasing zest or juice.
- Use fresh cherry compote as a substitute for pie filling.
- Add food coloring for a colorful presentation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
