Description
A rich dessert featuring a creamy cheesecake topped with sweet cherries and crunchy pistachios, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pistachio nuts, finely chopped
- 2 cups cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup cherry juice or cherry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form a crust. Bake for 10 minutes and then let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Stir in the heavy cream until fluffy and well combined. Fold in the chopped pistachios.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the topping, mix the pitted cherries with cherry juice or preserves and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Once the cheesecake has set, remove it from the springform pan and top with the cherry mixture before serving.
Notes
Store any leftover cheesecake in the refrigerator for up to four days, or freeze for up to three months. Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cheesecake, cherry, pistachio, dessert, rich dessert, special occasions