Description
A delightful French-inspired pistachio cheesecake that combines creamy richness with a complex nutty flavor, perfect for any dessert spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g graham crackers or digestive biscuits (or speculoos)
- 80g unsalted butter, melted
- 30g finely chopped pistachios (unsalted)
- 500g cream cheese, room temperature (or mascarpone)
- 150g granulated sugar (or 120g honey)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 200ml heavy cream
- 100g pistachio paste (pure, without added sugar)
- 2 tbsp pistachio extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 2-3 drops of natural green food coloring
- 100g chopped pistachios (for topping)
- 50g white chocolate shavings (for topping)
- Fresh berries (raspberry or strawberry)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients at room temperature and preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Pulse the graham crackers in a food processor until finely ground. Mix with melted butter and chopped pistachios, then press into the bottom of the pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in heavy cream, pistachio paste, both extracts, and salt until combined.
- Pour the filling over your cooled crust, tapping to release air bubbles. Bake for 50-55 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Refrigerate your cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Top with chopped pistachios, white chocolate shavings, and fresh berries before serving.
Notes
For a healthier alternative, substitute Greek yogurt for part of the cream cheese, or use coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cheesecake, pistachio, dessert, easy dessert, French cheesecake