Say cheese! Meet your new personalized cheesecake recipe:
Berry Pistachio Delight Cheesecake
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Base
- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
Pistachio Filling
- 24 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese (3 containers)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely ground pistachios
Berries & Cream Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Instructions
Graham Cracker Base
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix the Graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Pistachio Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Fold in the finely ground pistachios.
- Pour the filling over the cooled Graham cracker base.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly browned.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Berries & Cream Topping
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the chilled cheesecake.
- Arrange the mixed fresh berries on top of the whipped cream.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!