Description
A refreshing and creamy cheesecake with a blend of lemon, lime, cherries, and pistachios for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup chopped cherries
- 1 cup whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla, lemon zest, lime zest, lemon juice, and lime juice.
- Fold in pistachios and cherries.
- Pour filling over crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Chill cheesecake overnight for best texture.
- Use fresh lemon and lime juice for optimal flavor.
- Chop pistachios finely for even distribution.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cheesecake, lemon-lime, cherry, pistachio, dessert