Heavenly Pistachio White Chocolate Cheesecake
This luxurious Pistachio White Chocolate Cheesecake is rich, creamy, and infused with the nutty flavor of pistachios and the sweetness of white chocolate. It features a buttery graham cracker crust and a decadent topping, making it perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
8 oz white chocolate, melted
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Whipped cream (for topping, optional)
White chocolate shavings (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes. Let cool while preparing filling.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add melted white chocolate, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed.
- Fold in chopped pistachios.
- Pour filling over cooled crust.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven, crack door open, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Transfer cheesecake to refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream, chopped pistachios, and white chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
Use unsalted pistachios for better control of flavor.
Add pistachio paste to enhance the nutty flavor.
Cheesecake can be made a day ahead for best results.
Store in refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze slices for up to 2 months.
Use hot knife for clean slices when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
