Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour
Cooling time:: 3 hours hours
Total Time: 4 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Yields: 9-inch cheesecake
Calories: 626kcal
Rich and creamy pistachio cheesecake with real pistachio flavor, a naturally soft green color from real pistachio butter, and just the right sweetness. My easy tips will help you bake a silky smooth cheesecake without cracks or overbaking!
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Crust:
- ½ cup (60 g) graham cracker crumbs Note 1
- ½ cup (50 g) fine pistachio flour
- 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz (680 g) cream cheese softened Note 2
- 7 oz (200 g) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (125 g) Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup (90 g) pistachio butter Note 3
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
Pistachio Whipped Cream:
- ½ cup (120 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons (68 g) pistachio butter
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
To make the pistachio crust:
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, pistachio flour, and melted butter. Mix until evenly moistened.
Transfer the crumbs into the prepared pan. Press the mixture onto the bottom of the pan. Refrigerate while working on filling.
To make the cheesecake filling:
In a mixing bowl with a paddle attachment, beat cream cheese on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Stir in sweetened condensed milk, yogurt, pistachio butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat the mixture until smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl halfway.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition on medium-low speed. Scrape the sides of the bowl again and mix for another 30 seconds.
Pour the batter into the prepared crust. Tap it on the counter a couple of times to burst any trapped air bubbles.
To bake:
Place the cheesecake in a large roasting pan or baking sheet, then pour 1 cup of hot water into the pan. (Alternatively, place a baking pan of water on the bottom rack if you don't have a large enough roasting pan to fit the cheesecake pan.)
Bake the cheesecake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 145ºF/63ºC. The edges of the cheesecake are set, but the center is slightly wobbly.
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool slowly in the oven for 1-2 hours.
Remove from the oven, run an offset spatula (or a butter knife) around the edges, and cool completely.
Then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour, preferably overnight.
To make the pistachio whipped cream:
In a mixing bowl with a whisk attachment, whip heavy cream on medium-high speed until hard peaks form, about 3 minutes.
Add the pistachio butter and vanilla extract. Gently fold the mixture until smooth and well combined. (TIP: Don't walk away from the mixer, as it's easy to overwhip the whipped cream, which will turn grainy and separated.)
Transfer the whipped cream into a piping bag with a decorative tip. Pipe the cream over the cheesecake and garnish with chopped pistachios and/or white chocolate.
Note 1: To save time, buy already crushed graham cracker crumbs. You can find it in the baking aisle. Or, you can crush 8 full sheets of graham crackers into fine crumbs.
Note 2: Use brick-style full-fat cream cheese and make sure it’s fully softened to avoid lumps.
Note 3: Use a smooth, lightly sweetened pistachio butter made mostly from pistachios. While you can use homemade pistachio paste, I prefer pistachio butter for its creamier and sweeter taste.
Storing Tips:
- Store any leftover pistachio cheesecake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- You can also freeze the slices for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before enjoying.
- You can make it the day before and keep it in the fridge. I suggest making the whipped cream right before serving so it holds its texture.
Servings: 1 slice
Calories: 626kcal
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 52g
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 439mg