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Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake

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This Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake offers a vibrant combination of tangy citrus, sweet cherries, and crunchy pistachios. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth, creamy filling, it’s a refreshing yet indulgent dessert perfect for any special occasion.

Ingredients

  • Crust:
    • Graham cracker crumbs
    • Sugar
    • Butter (melted)
  • Cheesecake:
    • Cream cheese (softened)
    • Sugar
    • Vanilla extract
    • Eggs
    • Lemon juice
    • Lime juice
    • Lemon zest
    • Lime zest
    • Pistachios (chopped)
    • Cherries (pitted and chopped)
  • Topping:
    • Whipped cream
    • Cherries (for garnish)
    • Pistachios (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven:
    Set your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  • Prepare Crust:
    In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
  • Make Cheesecake Filling:
    In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating until incorporated.
    Add lemon juice, lime juice, lemon zest, lime zest, chopped pistachios, and chopped cherries. Mix until fully combined.
  • Bake:
    Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly wobbly.
    Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
  • Cool:
    After 1 hour, remove the cheesecake from the oven. Transfer it to the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
  • Serve:
    Before serving, top the cheesecake with whipped cream, fresh cherries, and chopped pistachios for garnish.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling.
  • You can use fresh or maraschino cherries for the topping, depending on your preference.
  • For an extra citrusy flavor, you can add a bit more lemon or lime zest to the batter.

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