Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of lemon, lime, cherry, and pistachio with this scrumptious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake. Creamy and tangy cheesecake on a pistachio graham cracker crust, topped with sweet cherries, this dessert is a perfect blend of fruity and nutty goodness.

Ingredients

For the crust:

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup finely chopped pistachios
¼ cup granulated sugar
6 tbsp melted butter

For the cheesecake filling:

24 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
½ cup sour cream
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
zest of 1 lemon
zest of 1 lime
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the cherry topping:

2 cups pitted sweet cherries (fresh or thawed frozen)
⅓ cup sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
½ tsp almond extract

For garnish (optional):

chopped pistachios
lemon and lime zest curls
whipped cream

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Wrap the outside of the pan in foil to prevent leaks.
Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, chopped pistachios, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let it cool.
Make the filling: Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed. Stir in sour cream, flour, lemon and lime zest, juices, and vanilla extract until just combined. Pour filling into the crust and bake for 60–70 minutes.
Cool and chill: Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Prepare the cherry topping: Combine cherries, sugar, and almond extract in a saucepan. Dissolve cornstarch in water and stir into the cherry mixture. Cook until thickened, about 5–8 minutes. Let cool.
Finish and serve: Top chilled cheesecake with the cherry mixture and garnish with pistachios, zest curls, or whipped cream.

Notes

Use fresh citrus juice and zest for best flavor.
If cherries aren’t in season, frozen ones work perfectly—just thaw and drain.
Let all dairy ingredients come to room temperature before mixing for a smooth filling.