Description
A creamy and delicious pistachio cheesecake that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup pistachio nuts, shelled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon pistachio extract (optional)
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and ½ cup of sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined after each addition. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the sour cream and chopped pistachios, and if using, the pistachio extract.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for about 1 hour.
- After cooling, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to set completely.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and additional chopped pistachios if desired.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes before adding them to the batter.
- Try adding a layer of chocolate ganache on top of the cheesecake for an indulgent twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg