Description
Indulge in the rich and nutty flavors of this Pistachio Cheesecake with Almond Crust. Creamy and decadent, this dessert is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup pistachio paste
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- pinch of salt
Optional topping: chopped pistachios and whipped cream.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix almond flour, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Press into a springform pan and bake.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, sour cream, pistachio paste, extracts, and salt. Mix in eggs one at a time.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust and bake for 50–60 minutes. Let cool in the oven.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Top with pistachios and whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade pistachio paste.
- For a greener hue, add a few drops of food coloring to the filling.
- Almond extract enhances the nutty flavor but can be omitted for a more traditional taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
