Description
A luxurious pistachio cheesecake layered with vibrant raspberry swirl and topped with crunchy pistachios and white chocolate. Creamy, nutty, and beautifully balanced with tart berry flavor, this elegant dessert is perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup finely chopped unsalted pistachios
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/3 cup pistachio paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for raspberry layer)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (for topping)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, chopped pistachios, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into pan bottom.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Blend in sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, almond extract, pistachio paste, and flour until smooth.
- Pour half of batter over crust.
- Cook raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Mix cornstarch with water, stir into raspberries, and cook until thickened. Cool slightly.
- Spoon half of raspberry mixture over batter and swirl gently.
- Add remaining batter, smooth top, and swirl remaining raspberry mixture.
- Bake 55–65 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
- Turn off oven, crack door, and cool inside for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate and sprinkle chopped pistachios before serving.
Notes
- Allow gradual cooling to prevent cracks.
- Use a water bath for an extra smooth texture if desired.
- Store refrigerated up to 5 days.
- Freeze slices up to 2 months, tightly wrapped.
- Use a hot knife wiped clean between cuts for neat slices.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
