Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake
A refreshing cheesecake with a nutty pistachio crust, zesty lemon-lime filling, and topped with luscious cherry pie filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 320 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pistachios, shelled
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 graham cracker crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the pistachios by pulsing them in a food processor until finely ground.
- Mix the ground pistachios with cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Blend in lemon juice, lime juice, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Transfer the mixture into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cheesecake and top with cherry pie filling before serving.
Notes
Ensure your cream cheese is fully softened before mixing; this prevents lumps. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg