Pistachio and Mushroom Cheesecake: Indulgent Feta & Parmesan Crust
A rich and creamy cheesecake featuring a unique blend of pistachios and mushrooms, complemented by a delicious feta and Parmesan crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pistachios
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor, combine the pistachios and mushrooms, blending until finely chopped.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, feta, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Add the heavy cream and eggs, mixing well.
- Stir in the chopped pistachios and mushrooms, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a greased springform pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For added texture, reserve some chopped pistachios to sprinkle on top before serving.
- This cheesecake can be made a day in advance for deeper flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Pistachio, Mushroom, Cheesecake, Feta, Parmesan