Description
Indulge in the exquisite delight of Pistachio Cheesecake With Pistachio Topping, a rich and creamy dessert that elevates any occasion. This cheesecake is crafted using real pistachios, offering a luxurious combination of flavors and textures. Perfect for birthdays, dinner parties, or as a special treat for yourself, this recipe is designed to impress without the need for complicated steps or special equipment. The vibrant green pistachio topping not only enhances its visual appeal but also deepens the nutty flavor. Serve it chilled with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate to create an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup ground pistachios (unsalted)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 90 g butter (melted)
- 480 g cream cheese (room temperature)
- 100 g sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 50 g pistachio paste
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 200 g white chocolate
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, ground pistachios, and sugar. Add melted butter and combine. Press into a 9-inch cake pan and bake for 5-8 minutes. Cool.
- Lower the oven temperature to 140°C (280°F). In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, heavy cream, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Mix in pistachio paste and sifted cornstarch; add eggs one at a time until just combined.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for about one hour until edges are set but center remains jiggly. Let cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1-2 hours before refrigerating for at least five hours.
- For the topping, heat white chocolate and cream until melted; stir in chopped pistachios and additional pistachio paste before spreading over chilled cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg