Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake
A refreshing cheesecake with bright citrus, sweet cherries, and crunchy pistachios.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 24 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream at room temperature
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 cup pitted cherries chopped
- 1/2 cup pistachios chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter and stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan, packing it well.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set the pan on a rack and let the crust cool while you prepare the filling.
- In a large mixing bowl beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup granulated sugar on medium speed until very smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition and scraping down the bowl so no lumps remain.
- Add the sour cream, lemon juice, lime juice, lemon zest, and lime zest and mix on low speed just until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped cherries and chopped pistachios with a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula; tap the pan lightly on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly when you gently shake the pan.
- Turn off the oven, leave the cheesecake inside with the door closed, and let it cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven, run a thin knife around the edge of the pan, and let it cool completely at room temperature.
- Cover the cooled cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until thoroughly chilled, before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For the smoothest texture, bring cream cheese, eggs, and sour cream to room temperature before mixing.
- Chop cherries and pistachios fairly small so they stay suspended in the batter and give even flavor in every bite.
- Use fresh lemon and lime juice for the brightest citrus flavor.
- Slice with a long sharp knife wiped clean between cuts for neat slices.
- Chop cherries and pistachios fairly small so they stay suspended in the batter and give even flavor in every bite.
- Use fresh lemon and lime juice for the brightest citrus flavor.
- Slice with a long sharp knife wiped clean between cuts for neat slices.