Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake infused with white chocolate and pistachios, perfect for indulgent occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped (reserve some for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray or butter.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to mix until well combined.
- Add the vanilla extract, heavy cream, melted white chocolate, and lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until everything is well incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Gently fold in the chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and crack the oven door, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour. This helps prevent cracking.
- After cooling, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, garnish with reserved chopped pistachios on top.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, consider drizzling melted dark chocolate over the top before serving.
- You can also substitute the pistachios with crushed almonds or walnuts for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg