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Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake

A creamy cheesecake with tangy citrus, sweet cherries, and crunchy pistachios—perfect for special occasions or a refreshing dessert.

  • Total Time: 5 hours 25 minutes (including cooling and chilling)
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
  • 1/2 cup chopped cherries
  • Whipped cream (for topping)
  • Whole cherries (for topping)
  • Chopped pistachios (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and mix well. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
  4. Add lemon juice, lime juice, lemon zest, and lime zest to the cream cheese mixture; beat until smooth. Gently fold in chopped pistachios and cherries.
  5. Pour batter over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
  6. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for about 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  7. Before serving, top with whipped cream, whole cherries, and chopped pistachios.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and eggs. Let the cheesecake cool gradually in the oven to prevent cracking. Refrigerate overnight for optimal texture and flavor.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22
  • Sodium: 220
  • Fat: 21
  • Saturated Fat: 11
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 28
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 95