Pistachio Cheesecake: The Best Indulgent Dessert for Home Cooks
A delightful dessert made with creamy cheesecake and the rich flavor of pistachios, perfect for indulgent home cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 95 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed pistachios
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix the crushed pistachios with the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and mix well.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly.
- Stir in vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into a prepared springform pan.
- Bake for 65-75 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, you can replace pistachios with a fruit puree.
- Serve with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Pistachio Cheesecake, Dessert, Indulgent Dessert, Home Cooking