Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake
A creamy and rich cheesecake topped with sweet cherry pie filling and a crunchy pistachio crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup ground pistachios
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 5 tbsp melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup pistachio pudding mix (dry powder)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- Optional: extra chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan or line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: Combine graham crumbs, ground pistachios, sugar, and butter. Press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then let cool.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then sour cream, pudding mix, and vanilla. Mix just until smooth.
- Bake: Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the center is just set. Turn off oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door cracked.
- Chill: Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top and serve: Spread cherry pie filling over the chilled cheesecake. Garnish with chopped pistachios if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- For a firmer cheesecake, bake a little longer.
- This cheesecake can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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