Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake
This luscious cheesecake combines the tangy flavors of lemon and lime with the sweetness of cherries and the crunch of pistachios, making it a refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 325 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 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
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Whole cherries and chopped pistachios, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). 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. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and mix well. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Add the lemon juice, lime juice, lemon zest, and lime zest, and beat until smooth. Gently fold in the chopped pistachios and cherries.
- Pour the batter over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for about 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Before serving, top the cheesecake with whipped cream, whole cherries, and chopped pistachios.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg