Description
A creamy cheesecake topped with vibrant cherry pie filling and a crunchy pistachio crust, offering a delightful symphony of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups crushed pistachio nuts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the crust by combining crushed pistachios and melted butter, pressing into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add the flour, eggs, lemon juice, lime juice, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the pistachio crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Top with cherry pie filling before serving.
Notes
Make ahead for the best flavor, as it deepens while chilling. For a twist, consider adding lemon-lime curd or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg