Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake. With its creamy texture accented by zesty citrus, sweet cherries, and crunchy pistachios, this dessert is a delightful centerpiece for any gathering. The perfect balance of tartness and sweetness will make every bite feel like a celebration. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this cheesecake is sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup cherries (pitted and chopped)
- ½ cup pistachios (chopped)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl; press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in sour cream, lemon juice, lime juice, and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time on low speed; mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped cherries and pistachios with a spatula.
- Pour filling over crust; bake for 50–60 minutes or until center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and cool for about an hour inside before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg