Description
A delightful cheesecake combining the flavors of lemon, lime, cherry, and pistachio.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- ½ cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1 cup of sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream, lemon juice, and lime juice until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the top of the cheesecake and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- For added flavor, mix in a teaspoon of almond extract with the cream cheese filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 6g