Delicious Pistachio and Mushroom Cheesecake Recipe for Home Cooks
A unique and flavorful cheesecake combining pistachios and mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pistachios, shelled
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a pan, melt the butter and sauté the mushrooms until soft.
- In a bowl, combine pistachios, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Add the sautéed mushrooms and mix until well blended.
- Pour the mixture into a prepared cheesecake crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- This cheesecake can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Optionally, top with whipped cream and chopped pistachios before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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