Description
Dive into a world of vibrant flavors with this Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake. A perfect blend of zesty citrus, sweet cherries, and crunchy pistachios atop a buttery graham cracker crust. This cheesecake is not only a visual delight but also a tantalizing treat for your taste buds. Ideal for any occasion, it’s bound to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup chopped cherries
For the Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Whole cherries
- Chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Add Citrus and Nuts:
- Pour in the fresh lemon juice, lime juice, lemon zest, and lime zest, and beat until the mixture is smooth.
- Gently fold in the chopped pistachios and cherries.
- Bake the Cheesecake:
- Decorate and Serve:
- Before serving, top the cheesecake with whipped cream, whole cherries, and chopped pistachios. Slice, serve, and enjoy the burst of flavors!
Notes
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure that the cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature before you start. This helps in achieving a smooth and creamy batter.
- Slow Cooling: Letting the cheesecake cool slowly in the oven prevents cracks on the surface.
- Chilling Time: Allow the cheesecake to chill thoroughly in the refrigerator for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 heurs
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 120mg