Description
A creamy and vibrant Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake, perfect for summer gatherings, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a delightful balance of sweet cherries and crunchy pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 (8 oz) packages full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup pistachios, chopped and toasted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then add sour cream and vanilla extract; blend until creamy.
- Gently fold in cherries and pistachios to ensure even distribution.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool for an hour at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, top with cherry or pistachio garnish and enjoy!
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother mixing experience. A water bath can help prevent cracks during baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- 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: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: cheesecake, cherry, pistachio, dessert, summer, family recipe