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Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake

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A creamy, zesty cheesecake with a nutty pistachio crust, topped with sweet cherry compote and bright citrus flavors.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups shelled pistachios, finely ground
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lime zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix ground pistachios, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
  2. Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, then eggs one at a time. Stir in zests, juices, and vanilla.
  3. Pour filling over crust. Bake 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly. Turn off oven; let cool inside with door ajar for 1 hour. Chill 4+ hours.
  4. Simmer cherries, water, 2 tbsp sugar, and cornstarch until thickened. Cool and spread over cheesecake before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

Find it online: https://www.delicetreats.com/lemon-lime-cherry-pistachio-cheesecake/