Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake. Creamy and tangy, this delightful dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust topped with zesty lemon and lime-infused cheesecake, fresh cherries, and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for summer barbecues or family gatherings, each slice promises to bring joy and celebration to your table. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of happiness with this stunning cheesecake that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 cup pitted cherries, chopped (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp gelatin powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- While cooling, beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add sugar until fully blended.
- Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, lime juice, cherries, vanilla extract, and gelatin powder until smooth.
- Gently fold in half of the chopped pistachios.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off the oven and let cool inside for an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving. Garnish with remaining cherries and pistachios before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg