Description
A delightful dessert combining the rich flavors of pistachios and almonds with the creamy texture of cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 16 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
- 3 Large eggs
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cups Pistachio nuts, finely chopped
- 0.25 cups Almond slivers
- 0.5 cups Whipped cream
- 0.25 cups Pistachio nuts, chopped
- 0.25 cups Almond slivers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Combine the Graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 0.25 cup of sugar in a mixing bowl. Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar until smooth in another bowl. Add the vanilla extract and almond extract, mixing well.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well combined before adding the next. Then, mix in the sour cream, finely chopped pistachios, and almond slivers.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggly.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Serve the cheesecake chilled, with whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios and slivers of almonds for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, pistachio, almond, cream cheese, sweet, baking