Description
A rich and creamy Pistachio White Chocolate Cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, chopped (reserve some for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray or butter.
- In a medium bowl, combine 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 powdered sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Slowly pour the melted white chocolate into the cream cheese mixture, folding gently until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped pistachios, reserving a few for garnish.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until set.
- Before serving, garnish with reserved pistachios on top. Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan and slice the cheesecake into wedges.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of almond extract to the filling.
- You can also substitute the pistachios with chopped almonds or hazelnuts for a different nutty taste.
- For a chocolate twist, drizzle melted dark chocolate over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg