Description
This cheesecake features a creamy filling with bright lemon, zesty lime, tangy cherries, and a sweet pistachio crunch. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 cup canned cherries, drained
- 3/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add sour cream, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and lime zest; beat until well combined.
- Fold in cherries and pistachios.
- Pour the filling into the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the center is set.
- Remove from oven and let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve chilled, garnished with extra cherries and pistachios.
Notes
For best flavor, let the cheesecake chill overnight. If using frozen cherries, make sure to drain them well to avoid a soggy cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg