Description
A refreshing cheesecake combining the zesty flavors of lemon and lime with cherries and pistachios for a creamy delight.
Ingredients
- Crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- Crust: 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Crust: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Filling: 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- Filling: 1 cup granulated sugar
- Filling: 3 large eggs
- Filling: Zest of 2 lemons
- Filling: Zest of 2 limes
- Filling: 1/2 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- Filling: 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
- Filling: 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Topping: 1 cup whipped cream
- Topping: Fresh cherries and pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- For the crust: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- For the filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in lemon zest, lime zest, chopped cherries, chopped pistachios, and vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Topping: Add whipped cream and garnish with fresh cherries and pistachios before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth filling. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 8g