Salted Caramel Pistachio Cheesecake
Graham Cracker Base
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Salted Caramel Filling
- 16 ounces Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
Salted Pistachio Topping
- 1/2 cup shelled salted pistachios, chopped
- 2 tablespoons salted caramel sauce
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Graham Cracker Base
- In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press mixture into bottom and 1 inch up sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
Salted Caramel Filling
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
- Stir in salted caramel sauce.
- Pour mixture into prepared crust.
Salted Pistachio Topping
- In a small bowl, mix together chopped pistachios and salted caramel sauce.
- Sprinkle mixture evenly over cheesecake.
Baking and Serving
- Bake cheesecake for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set.
- Transfer cheesecake to a wire rack and let cool to room temperature.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until ready to serve.
- Use a sharp knife to cut cheesecake into slices and serve.