A smooth dessert dream with a nutty twist you’ll crave!
Author:Caroline Jones
Prep Time:25 minutes
Cook Time:60 minutes
Total Time:5.5 hours
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup finely ground pistachios
6 tbsp melted butter
2 tbsp sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract (optional)
3 large eggs
¾ cup sour cream
½ cup chopped pistachios
Toppings:
Whipped cream or piped topping
Chopped pistachios
Caramel or honey drizzle
Crushed graham crumbs
Instructions
Blend the Nutty Crust: Mix graham crumbs, pistachios, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
Whip the Creamy Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, almond extract, eggs, and sour cream. Fold in chopped pistachios.
Bake it Right: Pour filling over crust and bake at 325°F for 50–60 minutes. Let cool completely in oven with door cracked.
Chill to Set: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
Top & Swirl: Pipe whipped topping, drizzle caramel or honey, sprinkle pistachios and graham crumbs.
Notes
Chill time is essential for the best texture.
Almond extract adds extra flavor but is optional.
For a no-crack cheesecake, cool it slowly in the oven.