Pistachio Cardamom Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Pistachio Cardamom Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups finely crushed animal crackers; 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1 drop green food coloring, optional; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped; Sweetened whipped cream, optional; Additional chopped pistachios and animal cracker crumbs, optional

Servings: persons

1-1/4 cups finely crushed animal crackers
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 drop green food coloring, optional
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped
Sweetened whipped cream, optional
Additional chopped pistachios and animal cracker crumbs, optional

1
Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
2
In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and brown sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a
3
. Bake at 325u00b0 for 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
4
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the milk, lemon juice, cardamom and, if desired, food coloring. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in pistachios. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to larger pan.
5
Bake at 325u00b0 for 35-40 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes; loosen edges from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
6
Remove rim from pan. Top cheesecake with whipped cream and sprinkle with pistachios and cracker crumbs if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 cups finely crushed animal crackers, 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, melted, 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Pistachio Cardamom Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pistachio Cardamom Cheesecake

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