Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake, a creamy and zesty dessert that combines the tanginess of citrus with sweet cherries and crunchy pistachios. This show-stopping cheesecake is perfect for any gathering or celebration, offering a refreshing twist that will have your guests raving. Each bite melts in your mouth, making it an unforgettable treat you’ll want to recreate again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 cup cherries (fresh or frozen), pitted and chopped
- ½ cup chopped pistachios (lightly toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake crust for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar until well combined.
- Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, lime juice, and zest until creamy.
- Gently fold in cherries and pistachios.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for approximately 60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg