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Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake

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This Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake combines cherry tartness and nutty pistachio for a luxurious dessert experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs or crushed digestive biscuits
  • 1/2 cup Pistachios (ground) or finely chopped almonds
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese (softened) should be at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar (for filling)
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 3.4 oz Pistachio Pudding Mix (dry)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Topping
  • 1 can Cherry Pie Filling or fresh cherries, dried properly

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, ground pistachios, and granulated sugar. Mix in melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually add eggs, then sour cream, pudding mix, and vanilla.
  4. Pour cheesecake filling over cooled crust and bake for 45-50 minutes until edges are set.
  5. Turn off the oven and let cheesecake cool inside with the door ajar for an hour.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Top cheesecake with cherry pie filling before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling. Cool the cheesecake gradually to avoid cracks.

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