Description
A creamy and rich pistachio cheesecake with a crunchy pistachio topping and a sweet drizzle, perfect for any occasion and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
- Crust: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios
- Cheesecake Filling: 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
- Pistachio Topping: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and chopped pistachios for the crust. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and sour cream. Fold in chopped pistachios.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- For the topping, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Stir in chopped pistachios and melted butter.
- Spread the pistachio topping over the chilled cheesecake.
- Slice and serve your irresistible pistachio cheesecake topping.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Do not overmix the filling once eggs are added.
- Cooling the cheesecake gradually prevents cracking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
