Description
A no-bake pistachio cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake center, and a rich pistachio topping—perfectly indulgent yet simple to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup pistachio cream or pistachio paste
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (for pistachio layer)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- ½ cup finely crushed pistachios
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar (if using) until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan or serving dish and refrigerate to set.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Whip the heavy cream separately until soft peaks form. Gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust and return to the refrigerator.
- In a small bowl, mix pistachio cream with heavy cream and powdered sugar until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Spread the pistachio mixture over the cheesecake layer and sprinkle crushed pistachios on top.
- Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or until fully set, before serving.
Notes
- Use digestive biscuits or vanilla cookies instead of graham crackers for variation.
- Mix pistachio paste into the cheesecake layer for a deeper pistachio flavor.
- Add a white chocolate drizzle on top for extra sweetness and visual appeal.
- Let the cheesecake chill overnight for best results.
- Use unsalted pistachios to control the sweetness balance.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
