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Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake

Zesty Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake Delight

This Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake is a delightful blend of zesty citrus, sweet cherries, and crunchy pistachios, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs finely ground or gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter melted
For the Filling
  • 16 ounces Full-Fat Cream Cheese softened
  • 3 Large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
For the Citrus Flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Sweet Cherries fresh and pitted
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pistachios toasted

Equipment

  • Springform Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the crust ingredients and press into a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then fold in the sour cream and citrus ingredients.
  3. Fold in sweet cherries and chopped pistachios gently to combine.
  4. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for 55-60 minutes, ensuring the center remains slightly jiggly.
  5. Turn off the oven and cool the cheesecake in it with the door ajar for 1 hour. Then, cool completely.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and chill the cheesecake overnight for enhanced flavor.

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