Vanilla Spice Pistachio Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Vanilla Spice Pistachio Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 (10-oz.) package shortbread cookies (we tested with Lorna Doone); 1/2 cup unsalted pistachio nuts; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 3 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 2 3/4 cups sour cream, divided; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract; 4 large eggs; 5 ounces white chocolate, chopped; Garnish: additional unsalted pistachio nuts

Servings: persons

1/2 (10-oz.) package shortbread cookies (we tested with Lorna Doone)
1/2 cup unsalted pistachio nuts
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 3/4 cups sour cream, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
4 large eggs
5 ounces white chocolate, chopped
Garnish: additional unsalted pistachio nuts

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["Place first 3 ingredients in a food processor; process until finely ground. Stir in butter. Press cookie crumb mixture into bottom of an ungreased 9"" springform pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes.", "Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, 1 1/4 cups sugar, and cardamom at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups sour cream, flour, and vanilla bean paste; beat until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until yellow disappears. Pour batter into baked crust.", "Bake at 300u00b0 for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until almost set. Immediately run a knife around edge of pan, releasing sides. Let cool on a wire rack 10 minutes.", "Meanwhile, place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH for 1 minute or until chocolate is soft. Stir until smooth. Whisk in remaining 1 1/4 cups sour cream. Spread white chocolate mixture over warm cheesecake. Let cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cover and chill 8 hours. Remove sides of pan. Garnish cheesecake, if desired."]

1328

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 (10-oz.) package shortbread cookies (we tested with Lorna Doone), 1/2 cup unsalted pistachio nuts, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Vanilla Spice Pistachio 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.

Vanilla Spice Pistachio Cheesecake

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