Description
Easy Cherry Cheesecake Recipe with Pistachio Crust
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Pistachio Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups pistachio nuts (shelled and unsalted)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- For the Cherry Topping:
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling (or homemade cherry topping)
- Fresh cherries (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor, pulse the pistachio nuts until finely ground. Be careful not to over-process; you want a crumbly texture, not nut butter.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground pistachios, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the sour cream until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled pistachio crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. The edges should be firm.
- Once baked, turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for about 1 hour to cool slowly. This helps prevent cracking.
- After cooling, remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Once chilled, spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the top of the cheesecake. If desired, garnish with fresh cherries.
- Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan. Slice and serve your delicious Cherry Cheesecake with Pistachio Crust!
Notes
- Chilling the cheesecake overnight enhances the flavor and texture.
- Feel free to experiment with different toppings.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cherry Cheesecake, Pistachio Crust, Dessert Recipe