Description
Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake is a creamy and vibrant dessert, perfectly blending citrus zest and sweet cherries for a delightful treat that will impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved (fresh or drained canned)
- ½ cup pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of a greased springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix well. Blend in sour cream, lemon juice, and lime juice until creamy.
- Gently fold in cherries and pistachios.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cheesecake to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours.
Notes
- For extra flavor, lightly toast pistachios before adding them to the filling.
- Experiment with different fruits like strawberries or blueberries for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg