Description
Indulge in this creamy pistachio cheesecake, a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of cream cheese and pistachio paste, topped with crunchy pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup pistachio paste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the outside with foil to prevent leaks.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 cup sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream, pistachio paste, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Pour the batter over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Place the springform pan into a larger roasting pan and fill the outer pan with hot water halfway up the sides (water bath).
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until the center is just set and slightly wobbly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool for 1 hour inside the oven.
- Remove, cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with chopped pistachios before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- For best results, refrigerate the cheesecake overnight.
- Use a water bath to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Pistachio Cheesecake, Creamy Dessert, Cheesecake Recipe