Description
Delight in the creamy richness of Pistachio Cheesecake With Topping, a stunning dessert that combines a velvety filling with crunchy pistachios and a luscious whipped cream topping. Perfect for any occasion, this cheesecake is sure to impress your family and friends with its irresistible flavor and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed unsalted pistachios
- 16 oz (2 packages) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and graham cracker crumbs. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until creamy. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Fold in crushed pistachios gently into the batter to avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter over the crust in the springform pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center remains slightly wobbly.
- Allow cheesecake to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread over chilled cheesecake. Garnish with extra crushed pistachios before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg