Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy delight of Moist Pistachio Cheesecake with Topping. This decadent dessert marries the nutty flavor of pistachios with a velvety cheesecake filling, topped with fluffy whipped cream and crunchy pistachios for an irresistible finish. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat after dinner, this cheesecake is sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed pistachios (unsalted, roasted)
- 2 cups cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream (for topping)
- ¼ cup crushed pistachios (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a springform pan.
- Combine crushed pistachios, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Fold in half of the crushed pistachios gently.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set around edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least four hours. Before serving, top with whipped cream and remaining crushed pistachios.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg