Pistachio Cheesecake Graham Crust (Print View)

Smooth pistachio cheesecake on a nutty graham crust, topped with whipped cream and pistachios.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 180 g graham cracker crumbs
02 - 60 g finely ground pistachios
03 - 50 g granulated sugar
04 - 115 g unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

05 - 900 g cream cheese, at room temperature
06 - 300 g granulated sugar
07 - 4 large eggs
08 - 240 ml sour cream
09 - 120 ml heavy cream
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 120 g finely ground pistachios
12 - Green food coloring, optional

→ Topping

13 - 240 ml whipped cream
14 - 30 g chopped pistachios

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 165°C. Grease a 23 cm springform pan and line the base with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, finely ground pistachios, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the texture resembles wet sand. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
02 - Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely before proceeding.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed in. Stir in sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until well blended. Gently fold in finely ground pistachios. If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring for a light green hue.
04 - Pour the filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake at 165°C for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the center is set with a slight wobble and the edges are lightly browned.
05 - Turn off the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool inside the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
06 - Before serving, spread whipped cream evenly across the top. Garnish with chopped pistachios.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to achieve a creamy, lump-free filling.

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