Pistachio Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce Topping

Pistachio Crumble Base Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup ground pistachios
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Pistachio Crumble Base Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, ground pistachios, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.

New York-Style Cheesecake Filling Ingredients:

• 4 containers of Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese (32 oz total)
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 3/4 cup sour cream

New York-Style Cheesecake Filling Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
3. Add the sugar and vanilla extract and continue to beat until well combined.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in the sour cream and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
6. Pour the mixture over the cooled crust.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
8. Allow to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Caramel Sauce Topping Ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch of salt

Caramel Sauce Topping Instructions:

1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the sugar over medium heat. Stir constantly with a heatproof spatula until the sugar has melted and turned a deep amber color.
2. Add the butter and stir until melted and combined.
3. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
5. Let the caramel sauce cool until thickened.
6. Once the cheesecake is cooled and set, pour the caramel sauce over the top.