A decadent cheesecake featuring creamy white chocolate and crunchy pistachios, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
Author:lunarecipez
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:60 minutes
Total Time:90 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
0.5 cups Melted Butter
16 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup Powdered Sugar
1 cup Heavy Cream
8 ounces White Chocolate
0.75 cups Pistachios, chopped
3 large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until they resemble wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake the Crust: Place the crust in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, until it’s lightly golden. Allow it to cool.
Cream the Cheese: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
Sweeten Up: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
Melt the Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate over a double boiler or in a microwave, then cool slightly before adding to the cream cheese mixture.
Mix in the Eggs: Add the eggs, one at a time, blending well after each addition.
Add Flavor Boosts: Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, stirring until uniformly blended.
Fold in the Pistachios: Gently fold in chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
Combine and Bake: Pour the filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
Cool Down: After baking, turn off the oven and crack the door to cool for an hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
Serve chilled, topped with melted white chocolate or chopped pistachios. Pairs well with berries or ice cream.