Description
A creamy and tangy cheesecake with lemon-lime flavor, topped with cherries and pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
- ½ cup pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, lime juice, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with cherries and pistachios before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh cherries for the best flavor.
- Let the cheesecake chill overnight for better texture.
- Adjust sugar based on your sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake, cheesecake, dessert, lemon-lime, cherries, pistachios