Pistachio Cheesecake is a wonderfully unique and delightful dessert that combines the nutty flavor of pistachios with the creamy richness of cheesecake. This recipe uses a pistachio crust and incorporates crushed pistachios into the cheesecake filling, making it a pistachio lover’s dream. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- Pistachios: 1 cup, finely ground
- Graham crackers: 1 cup, finely ground
- Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Butter: 1/3 cup, melted
For the Filling:
- Cream cheese: 24 ounces (three 8-ounce packages), softened
- Sugar: 1 cup
- Sour cream: 1 cup
- Eggs: 3 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Almond extract: 1/2 teaspoon
- Pistachios: 1/2 cup, finely chopped
- Green food coloring: Optional, a few drops to enhance color
For the Topping (optional):
- Whipped cream: To serve
- Chopped pistachios: For garnish
- Honey: Drizzled on top
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Food processor (optional, for grinding pistachios and graham crackers)
- Electric mixer
- Mixing bowls