Description
A creamy, rich cheesecake featuring the tartness of cherries and the crunch of pistachios for a unique flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup Pistachios (chopped)
- 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1/2 cup Butter (melted)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl, then press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Preheat the Oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Whip the Cream Cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sugar and Vanilla to the cream cheese mixture and mix until combined.
- Incorporate the Eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add Sour Cream and mix until smooth.
- Fold in Cherries and Pistachios gently into the batter.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake for 60 minutes, until the center is set but jiggly.
- Once done, turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt. Allow cheesecake to cool gradually to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: cheesecake, cherry, pistachio, dessert, baking