Description
An easy and delicious cherry pistachio cheesecake that combines smooth cream cheese with cherries and crunchy pistachios, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- ½ cup pistachios, chopped
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter; press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream.
- Fold in cherry pie filling and chopped pistachios.
- Pour the batter over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let it cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For best results, avoid low-fat ingredients and let the cream cheese soften before mixing. This cheesecake can be made in advance and actually tastes better when chilled overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American