Description
A delightful cheesecake that combines creamy lemon-lime flavors with a crunchy pistachio crust, topped with vibrant cherry pie filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely ground pistachio
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) to ensure even baking throughout.
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, finely ground pistachios, melted butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of your springform pan, creating an even layer.
- Create the filling: In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together using your electric mixer until incredibly smooth and creamy. Add in the sour cream, eggs, lemon juice, and lime juice, mixing until all ingredients are well combined and silky.
- Combine: Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula for a polished look.
- Bake: Place the springform pan in the preheated oven and bake the cheesecake for about 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. A toothpick inserted should come out clean, with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Turn off the oven, crack the door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool down for at least an hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Top: Before serving, gently spoon the cherry pie filling over the chilled cheesecake.
- Serve chilled: Slice your cheesecake and enjoy!
Notes
This cheesecake can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to five days. For a dairy-free version, consider using plant-based cream cheese and yogurt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg