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A creamy pistachio cheesecake topped with bright red cherry glaze and chopped pistachios on a white plate.

Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake Delight

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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 510
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, finely ground
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 0.5 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 0.25 cup pistachio paste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs , room temperature
  • 21 ounces canned cherry pie filling
  • 0.25 cup chopped roasted pistachios for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, ground pistachios, 0.25 cup sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup sugar on medium speed until smooth and aerated, approximately 3 minutes.
  5. Add the sour cream, pistachio paste, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  6. Reduce mixer speed to low and add eggs one at a time, mixing just until the yolk disappears to avoid over-incorporating air.
  7. Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight wobble when the pan is gently shaken.
  9. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
  10. Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
  11. Before serving, spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the top and garnish with chopped pistachios.