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Cherry Pistachio Lemon Lime Cheesecake with fresh cherries and pistachios
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Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake

A delightful dessert combining zesty lemon and lime flavors with the sweetness of cherries and the crunch of pistachios, perfect for special occasions.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Cheesecake, Cherry, Lemon, Lime, pistachio
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 350kcal

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs For a buttery richness
  • 0.5 cups finely chopped pistachios Adds nutty flavor
  • 0.5 cups melted butter To bind the crust
  • 2 tablespoons sugar For sweetness

Filling

  • 3 cups softened cream cheese Base of the cheesecake
  • 1 cup sour cream Adds creaminess
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar For sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest For lemon flavor
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest For lime flavor
  • 0.25 cups lemon juice Juice for flavor
  • 0.25 cups lime juice Juice for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor
  • 3 eggs To help set the cheesecake

Cherry Topping

  • 2 cups fresh cherries For topping
  • 0.25 cups sugar For sweetness
  • 0.25 cups lemon juice For flavor
  • 0.25 cups lime juice For flavor

Garnish

  • 0.5 cups chopped pistachios For garnish

Instructions

Preparation of the Crust

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, finely chopped pistachios, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until mixed.
  • Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form a crust.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes and allow to cool.

Making the Cheesecake Filling

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add the granulated sugar, lemon zest, lime zest, lemon juice, lime juice, and vanilla extract. Beat until combined.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Baking the Cheesecake

  • Pour the batter into the cooled crust.
  • Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
  • Cool in the oven for one hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours.

Preparing the Cherry Topping

  • In a small saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and lime juice.
  • Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  • Cool completely.

Assembling and Serving

  • Spread the cherry topping over the cheesecake.
  • Sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
  • Slice into pieces and serve.

Notes

For the best cheesecake texture, ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature before beating it. Using a water bath while baking can help prevent cracking. Consider adding extra zest for enhanced flavor. You can also experiment with different nut toppings or berries.