Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of lemon, lime, cherry, and pistachio with this luscious and creamy cheesecake. A perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup ground pistachios
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant pistachio pudding mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the topping:
- 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- lemon and lime zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix crust ingredients and press into pan. Bake and cool.
- Mix filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, pudding mix. Add eggs, sour cream, juices, zests, and vanilla. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes. Cool in oven, then chill in the refrigerator.
- Add topping: Spoon cherry pie filling over the top. Sprinkle with pistachios and zest before serving.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with a touch of almond extract in the filling.
- Pair with whipped cream or citrus whipped topping for a delightful combination.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
