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Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake

  • Author: Chef Sally
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A creamy cheesecake combining zesty lemon, lime, sweet cherries, and crunchy pistachios for a delightful dessert.


Ingredients

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  • Crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • Filling:
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 cup pitted cherries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into a springform pan.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time.
  4. Stir in lemon juice, lime juice, cherries, and pistachios.
  5. Pour filling over crust and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  6. Cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh cherries and chill overnight.


Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Fat: 30g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Protein: 8g