Description
A vibrant cheesecake combining the flavors of lemon, lime, and cherries, topped with crunchy pistachios for a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup pitted cherries, chopped
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until combined. Press into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, lime juice, lemon zest, and lime zest.
- Fold in chopped cherries and pistachios.
- Pour the batter over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 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 before serving.
Notes
Let slices sit for 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature before serving. If the top cracks, a gentle glaze of compote or extra cherries and pistachios can hide it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg