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lemon lime cherry pistachio cheesecake recipe
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
Indulge in a vibrant Lemon Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake with a luscious Lime Honey Caramel Swirl. This showstopping dessert combines tangy citrus, sweet cherries, and crunchy pistachios for an unforgettable flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (7 oz) Pistachios, Unsalted, Finely Ground
- 120 g (4.2 oz) Graham Cracker Crumbs (about 1 cup)
- 60 g (2.1 oz) Unsalted Butter, Melted
- 30 g (1 oz) Granulated Sugar (for crust)
- 900 g (2 lb) Cream Cheese, Softened
- 200 g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar
- 150 g (0.75 cup) Honey
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- Juice of 1 Lemon (≈2 Tbsp)
- Zest of 1 Lime
- Juice of 1 Lime (≈2 Tbsp)
- 4 Large Eggs
- 1 tsp Alcohol‑free Vanilla Extract
- 120 g (1 cup) Sour Cream (optional)
- 100 g (½ cup) Honey (for caramel swirl)
- 50 g (¼ cup) Brown Sugar (for caramel swirl)
- 30 ml (2 Tbsp) Water (for caramel swirl)
- Juice of ½ Lime (for caramel swirl)
- 100 g (½ cup) Fresh Cherries, Pitted and Chopped (for caramel swirl)
Instructions
- Prepare Oven & Water Bath: Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F) and create a water bath.
- Make Pistachio Crust: Combine pistachios, crumbs, butter, and sugar; press into pan.
- Bake Crust: Bake crust for 8 minutes, then cool.
- Cream Cheesecake Base: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugars and honey.
- Add Citrus & Vanilla: Incorporate lemon & lime zest and juice, and vanilla.
- Incorporate Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Add Sour Cream: Gently fold in sour cream (optional).
- Prepare Caramel Swirl: Cook honey, sugar, water, and lime juice until thickened; add cherries.
- Assemble & Swirl: Layer batter and swirl in caramel.
- Bake in Water Bath: Bake for 55-60 minutes until set.
- Cool Slowly: Cool in oven for 1 hour, then at room temperature.
- Chill Thoroughly: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve & Garnish: Garnish and serve.
Notes
For a crack-free cheesecake, use room temperature ingredients, avoid overmixing, and utilize a water bath. Slow cooling is also crucial.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg