Ingredients:
For the crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp sugar
For the filling:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp lime zest
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup pitted fresh or frozen cherries, halved
1/2 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
For garnish:
Extra pistachios
Whole cherries
Citrus zest
Instructions:
Prepare the crust:
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill for 15 minutes.
➤ Duration: 5 minutes prep + 15 minutes chilling
Make the filling:
Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add lemon juice, lime juice, lemon zest, and lime zest; mix well.
➤ Duration: 5 minutes
Whip the cream:
In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
➤ Duration: 4 minutes
Combine:
Gently fold whipped cream, cherries, and chopped pistachios into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
➤ Duration: 3 minutes
Assemble and chill:
Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
➤ Duration: 4 hours chilling
Garnish and serve:
Decorate with extra pistachios, whole cherries, and citrus zest before slicing. Enjoy this bright and nutty cheesecake!
➤ Duration: 5 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Chill Time: 4 hours | Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Kcal: 350 kcal per slice | Servings: 10 servings
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