Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake featuring a delightful combination of pistachios and white chocolate, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup white chocolate, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup raw pistachios, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter and sugar until combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form your crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden and cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and melted white chocolate until well incorporated.
- Finely chop a portion of the pistachios, reserving some for garnish. Gently fold in the chopped pistachios into your cream mixture.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Bake for approximately 50-60 minutes until edges are set but the center has a slight wobble.
- Cool the cheesecake inside the oven with the door cracked for about an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, melt additional white chocolate and drizzle on top, finishing with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider swapping half of the cream cheese with Greek yogurt. Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, pistachio, white chocolate, family recipe, baking, holiday dessert