Description
A creamy and bright cheesecake infused with the gentle flavor of pistachios, perfect for quiet moments and small celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups shelled pistachios, divided
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuits, finely crushed
- 3 tablespoons melted butter, plus extra for the pan
- 2 tablespoons sugar for the crust
- 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
- 2 tablespoons pistachio paste or very finely ground pistachios blended with a teaspoon of oil
- Pinch of salt
- Toasted chopped pistachios for garnish
- Fresh strawberries or a light berry compote for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and lightly butter a 9-inch springform pan.
- Stir graham crumbs with 2 tablespoons sugar and 3 tablespoons melted butter until crumbs hold together. Press into the pan and chill.
- Pulse 1 cup of pistachios in a food processor until fine; add oil and blend into a smooth paste.
- Beat cream cheese with 3/4 cup sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, pistachio paste, cardamom, and salt if using.
- Pour filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until edges set and center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside for 30 minutes, then cool to room temperature before chilling in fridge for at least 4 hours.
- Top with toasted chopped pistachios and berries before serving.
Notes
Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze in portions for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg