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Lemon Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake

A vibrant dessert that blends zesty lemon and lime with rich cheesecake, topped with cherry sauce and a crunchy pistachio crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 375
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs Provides a delightful crunch
  • 0.5 cups Finely chopped pistachios Adds a lovely nutty flavor
  • 0.25 cups Sugar Balances tartness
  • 0.25 cups Unsalted butter, melted Binds crust together
Filling
  • 24 oz Cream cheese Rich base for the cheesecake
  • 1 cup Sour cream Adds tanginess
  • 3 large Eggs Binds the mixture
  • 1 cup Sugar For the filling
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract Flavor enhancer
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest Provides bright flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lime zest Adds a refreshing twist
  • 0.25 cups Fresh lemon juice Brightens the filling
  • 0.25 cups Fresh lime juice Balances sweetness
  • 0.25 cups Chopped pistachios For mixing into the filling
Cherry topping
  • 1 cup Fresh or frozen cherries, pitted The star topping
  • 0.25 cups Sugar for cherries Enhances natural sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice for cherries For flavorful cherry sauce

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, finely chopped pistachios, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.
  4. In another mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Gradually add sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, lime zest, lemon juice, and lime juice, mixing until combined.
  5. Fold in chopped pistachios into the filling.
  6. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until set.
  8. Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Topping
  1. Simmer cherries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
  2. Spoon cherry topping over the chilled cheesecake and serve.

Notes

For added flavor, experiment with orange juice in the filling or a splash of almond extract in the cherry topping. Garnish with chopped pistachios and serve with whipped cream.