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Lush Raspberry Pistachio Cheesecake Delight

A creamy, dreamy cheesecake layered with tangy raspberries and crunchy pistachios, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons sugar
For the cheesecake filling
  • 16 oz 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup 1 cup fresh raspberries (plus more for topping)
For the topping
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup chopped pistachios
  • 1 handful A handful of fresh raspberries for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add in the vanilla extract and incorporate the eggs, one by one, mixing until smooth. Fold in the sour cream and raspberries gently.
Baking
  1. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for about 55–60 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center slightly jiggles.
  2. Once baked, turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly ajar for about an hour.
  3. Transfer to the fridge and chill for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
Serving
  1. Before serving, sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the top and add extra fresh raspberries.
  2. Release the sides of the springform pan, cut yourself a slice, and enjoy!

Notes

For added texture, try adding a layer of raspberry sauce between the cheesecake and the topping. If you're out of sour cream, plain Greek yogurt works well as a substitute. You can also use a regular pie dish but check for doneness, as baking times may vary.