Best Pistachio Cheesecake Recipe
A rich and creamy cheesecake infused with pistachio flavor on a buttery crust.
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup pistachio paste or finely ground pistachios
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Topping:
- Crushed pistachios
- Whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Mix crust ingredients and press into pan.
- Bake crust until set and let cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and pistachio and mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time gently.
- Stir in cream and vanilla.
- Pour filling into crust evenly.
- Bake until center is slightly set.
- Cool and refrigerate until fully set.
- Top and serve.