Description
Indulge in a rich, creamy pistachio cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, a burst of nutty flavor, and a crunchy pistachio topping. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert satisfies both the sweet tooth and nut lover.
Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely ground
1/4 cup pistachio pudding mix (instant)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped pistachios (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, finely ground pistachios, and pistachio pudding mix until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle chopped pistachios over the top for a crunchy garnish.
Notes
This cheesecake can be made in advance and chilled overnight for better flavor.
If you don’t have pistachio pudding mix, you can omit it and adjust the texture with sour cream or cornstarch.
To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs or another gluten-free cookie crumb option.
For a crustless version, simply grease and line the springform pan and omit the graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
