Decadent Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake for Your Sweet Tooth

This Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake is a delightful fusion of sweet cherries and crunchy pistachios, perfect for impressing your guests.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Baking, Cheesecake, Cherry, Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake, dessert, pistachio

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 1

Chilling Time: 4

Total Time: 5 30

Servings: slices

Calories: 350kcal

1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs this forms the perfect base with a buttery crunch.
0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted adds richness and helps bind the crust together.
0.25 cups granulated sugar enhances the sweetness in the crust.

2 cups cream cheese, softened the star ingredient that provides a creamy, smooth texture.
1 cups powdered sugar sweetens the filling.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract infuses a warm flavor.
1 cups sour cream adds tanginess and creaminess.
3 large eggs binds the filling together.
1 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved bursts of juicy sweetness.
1 cups shelled pistachios, roughly chopped for a delightful crunch.
1 tablespoon lemon juice brightens the flavors.

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan with unsalted butter.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until it resembles wet sand.
Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese on medium speed until creamy and smooth.
Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fully combined.
Blend in vanilla extract, sour cream, and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
Fold in fresh cherries and chopped pistachios gently.
Pour filling into cooled crust, smoothing the top.
Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set and center has a slight jiggle.
Turn off the oven and crack the door open, letting the cheesecake cool for an hour.
Transfer cheesecake to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Remove sides of springform pan and garnish with additional cherries and chopped pistachios before serving.

For best flavor, chill overnight. Use ripe cherries for optimal taste and avoid overmixing the filling to prevent cracks.