Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake Dessert (Print-Friendly Version)
Welcome summer with this amazing cherry pistachio cheesecake, ideal for parties with its creamy cheese center and bright cherry topping. Click now to save.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Crust
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1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
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3 tablespoons white sugar
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5 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
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1/2 cup finely ground pistachios
→ Filling
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16 ounces softened cream cheese
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1/2 cup white sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping
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1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
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1/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional for decoration)
# How to Make It:
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Heat your oven to 325°F. Lightly coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray or put parchment paper on the bottom.
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Mix the graham cracker crumbs with ground pistachios, sugar, and melted butter until everything looks wet. Push this mix firmly into the pan bottom. Pop it in the oven for 8 minutes, then let it cool completely.
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With your mixer, whip the softened cream cheese and sugar together until creamy. Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla until everything's mixed up nicely.
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Dump the cream cheese mix over your cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for about 45 to 50 minutes until the middle barely jiggles. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool down slowly.
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Move your cheesecake to the fridge and let it chill for at least 4 hours or better yet, overnight.
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Spread the cherry filling all over your cold cheesecake and sprinkle with chopped pistachios if you want. Cut into slices and enjoy.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For clean slices, wipe your knife after each cut. Make sure your cheesecake is completely cold before you serve it.