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A slice of pistachio cheesecake with a nutty base and chocolate topping, garnished with pistachio pieces.

pistachio cheesecake

This creamy pistachio cheesecake is rich, nutty, and perfectly balanced — made with real ground pistachios for authentic flavor. It’s smooth, elegant, and surprisingly easy to make with basic equipment and a simple water bath method.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired, Bakery Style
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 ½ cups Graham cracker crumbs -about 10 crackers
  • 6 tablespoon Unsalted butter - melted
  • 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar -
  • 1 pinch Salt - balances flavor
Filling
  • 24 oz Cream cheese - room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar -
  • ¾ cup Shelled pistachios finely ground
  • ¾ cup Heavy cream
  • 3 large Eggs - room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract -
  • ¼ teaspoon Almond extract -
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest -adds brightnes
Topping
  • ¼ cup Chopped pistachios - garnish
  • ½ cup Whipped cream -for serving
  • 2 tablespoon White chocolate shavings -optional
  • 1 teaspoon Rose water - floral touch
  • 2 tablespoon Pistachio paste - for stronger flavor

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch springform pan (Wrap in foil for water bath)
  • 1 Food processor (To grind pistachios and crush crackers)
  • 1 Hand or stand mixer (Use on low speed for smooth filling)
  • 1 Large roasting pan (Used for water bath)
  • 1 Heavy-duty aluminum foil (Wrap springform base to prevent leaks)

Method
 

  1. to 325°F (163°C). Wrap springform pan with foil to prepare for water bath.
  2. Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs, mix with melted butter, sugar, and salt until texture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into pan and bake 10 minutes. Cool.
    – A bowl of light green pistachio cream or frosting being mixed, topped with chopped pistachios.
  3. on low speed until smooth and lump-free. Add sugar gradually until fluffy.
  4. . Add eggs one at a time on low, just until combined.
  5. Pour over cooled crust.
  6. Place pan in roasting pan, pour hot water halfway up the sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 120gCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 90mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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