Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake. This delightful dessert features a creamy filling infused with zesty lemon and lime, topped with fresh cherries and crunchy pistachios, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Ideal for summer gatherings or family dinners, this cheesecake is not only delicious but visually stunning, making it a showstopper on any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 cup cherries (fresh or canned), pitted
- ½ cup pistachios, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, lime juice, and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Pour the filling into the crust and bake for about 50 minutes or until set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool on a wire rack then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Top with cherries and sprinkle chopped pistachios before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Not specified
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg