Pistachio Cheesecake: The Indulgent Dessert You’ll Love
A rich and creamy pistachio cheesecake that melts in your mouth, perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 and 1/2 cups pistachio nuts, shelled
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor, blend the pistachios until finely ground.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
- Add the heavy cream, eggs, vanilla, flour, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the ground pistachios.
- Pour the mixture into a greased springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the center is set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use roasted pistachios for a deeper flavor.
- Top with whipped cream and extra pistachios for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Pistachio Cheesecake, Dessert, Indulgent Dessert, Cheesecake Recipe