Description
A delightful blend of creamy, nutty flavors that provides the perfect finish to any meal or celebration. This easy-to-make cheesecake is topped with crunchy pistachios, making it a stunning dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of pistachio pudding mix
- 1/2 cup of crushed pistachios (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter until well mixed. Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the heavy cream, pistachio pudding mix, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Bake for about 30 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, top the cheesecake with crushed pistachios.
Notes
Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. Consider using pure pistachio extract for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg