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Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake

Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake Delight

This Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake is a delightful summer dessert bursting with citrus and cherry flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 5 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs For gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers
  • 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted
Filling
  • 16 ounces Full-Fat Cream Cheese Block cream cheese for best texture
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 Large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Full-fat preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
Toppings
  • 2 cups Sweet Cherries Fresh or good-quality frozen
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pistachios Lightly toasted for enhanced flavor

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar, then add melted unsalted butter. Press into the bottom of the springform pan. Pre-bake for 10 minutes and cool.
  2. Beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then incorporate sour cream, lemon juice, lime juice, lemon zest, and lime zest until just combined.
  3. Gently fold in sweet cherries and chopped pistachios. Use a spatula for even distribution.
  4. Pour filling over the crust in the springform pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes until edges are set and center has a slight jiggle.
  5. Turn off the oven, leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for about 1 hour. Cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Release the sides of the springform pan. Garnish with additional chopped pistachios or fresh mint and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks. Gradual cooling is crucial to prevent shock-induced cracks.

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