Pistachio Cheesecake With Topping Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of this Pistachio Cheesecake with a luscious white chocolate topping. Perfect for any special occasion or as a decadent treat for yourself!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 1 23cm cheesecake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pistachio Crust:
- 180 g graham cracker crumbs
- 60 g unsalted pistachios, finely ground
- 13 g granulated sugar
- 90 g unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 480 g full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 100 g sour cream
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 60 ml heavy cream
- 2.5 g kosher salt
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, gently beaten
- 50 g pistachio paste
- 16 g cornstarch, sifted
White Chocolate Pistachio Topping:
- 200 g white chocolate, chopped
- 80 ml heavy cream
- 32 g unsalted pistachios, chopped
- 40 g pistachio paste
Instructions
- Prepare Pistachio Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and ground pistachios. Mix well.
- Incorporate Butter: Add melted butter to the mixture and combine thoroughly.
- Form Crust: Press the mixture into a springform pan.
- Bake Crust: Bake for 5–8 minutes at 180°C.
- Mix Filling Base: Combine cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, heavy cream, salt, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
- Add Pistachio Paste: Mix in the pistachio paste.
- Add Cornstarch: Gradually add and mix in the cornstarch.
- Emulsify with Eggs: Whisk eggs, add to filling, and blend.
- Fill Pan: Pour batter over crust.
- Bake Cheesecake: Bake at 140°C for 60 minutes.
- Cool Gradually: Allow to cool in the oven.
- Chill Cheesecake: Refrigerate for at least 5 hours.
- Prepare Pistachio Topping: Melt white chocolate, pistachio paste, and cream.
- Incorporate Chopped Pistachios: Add pistachios to the mixture.
- Release and Decorate: Spread topping over chilled cheesecake.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- Adjust sweetness according to your preference.
- Top with additional pistachios for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Pistachio Cheesecake, White Chocolate, Dessert Recipe, Creamy Cheesecake
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