Description
Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake is a vibrant dessert that harmoniously blends zesty citrus flavors with sweet cherries, all atop a crunchy pistachio crust. This cheesecake is not only visually stunning but also easy to prepare, making it the perfect highlight for any gathering. With each bite, experience creamy indulgence paired with nutty crunch and fruity sweetness that will leave your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup shelled pistachios (finely chopped)
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cherries (pitted and chopped)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lime juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.
- Gently fold in chopped cherries. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and cool cheesecake inside for about an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg