Description
This Cranberry Pistachio Cheesecake is a festive dessert with a creamy cheesecake filling, crunchy pistachios, and tart cranberries, perfect for the holidays!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh cranberries and caramelized almonds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with butter and press into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Stir in pistachios and cranberries.
- Pour mixture over crust and bake for 45 minutes.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and caramelized almonds.
Notes
- Use honey-roasted pistachios for extra flavor.
- Let cheesecake chill overnight for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American