Description
Luscious Lemon Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake is a refreshing dessert that perfectly balances creamy cheesecake with zesty citrus notes, sweet cherries, and crunchy pistachios. Ideal for summer gatherings and festive occasions, this showstopper not only delights the palate but also adds vibrant color to your dessert table. Each bite is a burst of flavor that will leave your guests clamoring for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup cherries (fresh or canned), pitted and halved
- ½ cup pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add sour cream, lemon juice, and lime juice; mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in cherries and pistachios into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled, garnished with extra cherries and pistachios.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Not specified
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg