Description
Zesty Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake is a vibrant dessert that brings together creamy cheesecake, tangy citrus, sweet cherries, and crunchy pistachios on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion, this visually stunning treat is easy to make and sure to impress. Serve it chilled for a refreshing finish that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar (plus ¾ cup for filling)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup cherries (fresh or frozen), pitted and halved
- ½ cup pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ½ cup sugar. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sour cream, lemon juice, lime juice, and remaining sugar until blended.
- Fold in cherries and pistachios gently.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled with extra cherries or whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg