Delightful Pistachio Chocolate Cheesecake

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Ingredients

Pistachio Crumble Base

• 1 cup shelled pistachios
• 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine

Cream Cheese Filling

• 16 oz (2 containers of Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese), softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Chocolate Ganache Topping

• 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Pistachio Crumble Base

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a food processor, pulse the pistachios until finely ground.
3. In a medium bowl, combine ground pistachios, graham cracker crumbs, and sugar.
4. Stir in melted butter or margarine until the mixture is evenly moistened.
5. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is set. Let it cool completely.

Cream Cheese Filling

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese until smooth.
2. Add sugar and beat until well combined.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition until fully incorporated.
4. Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
5. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly wobbly.
7. Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
8. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight before adding the ganache.

Chocolate Ganache Topping

1. Place the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until just simmering.
3. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes.
4. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
5. Let the ganache cool slightly before pouring it over the chilled cheesecake.
6. Spread the ganache evenly over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides if desired.
7. Chill the cheesecake for another 1-2 hours to set the ganache before serving.

Enjoy Your Cheesecake!