The Perfectly Tart Cheesecake

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Ingredients

• Pistachio Crumble Base:
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup pistachios, shelled and ground
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup melted butter


• Balsamic & Strawberry Filling:
• 24 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup balsamic reduction
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed


• Toffee Crunch Topping:
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup toffee bits

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Pistachio Crumble Base: Mix graham cracker crumbs, ground pistachios, brown sugar, and melted butter together in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3. Balsamic & Strawberry Filling: In a large bowl, beat Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add in eggs one at a time, making sure to blend well after each addition. Stir in balsamic reduction and strawberry puree until well mixed. Pour mixture over the cooled crust.
4. Toffee Crunch Topping: Combine brown sugar, flour, and butter in a small bowl until crumbly. Stir in toffee bits. Sprinkle mixture over the cheesecake.
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is almost set. Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.