pistachio cheesecake

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Detroit, MI
Updated on Jul 19, 2016

Great dessert.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • THE CRUST
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup finely ground pistachios (reserve 2 tbsp. for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • THE FILLING
  • 6 - (8 ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 boxes (3.4 ounce) instant pistachio pudding mix
  • 5 large eggs
  • - whip cream for garnish

How To Make pistachio cheesecake

  • Step 1
    Combine flour, sugar and pistachios and cut in chilled butter and mix well until consistency of shortbread dough.
  • Step 2
    Spray a 10-inch springform pan and press pistachio mixture into the bottom. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Step 4
    In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk and pudding mix until smooth.
  • Step 5
    Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined and pour over crust.
  • Step 6
    Place pan on a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
  • Step 7
    Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Run a butter knife around the edge of the pan then continue to cool for 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Step 9
    Loosen and remove ring; garnish with whip cream and ground pistachios and serve.

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #cheesecake
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #green
Keyword: #Pistachios
Keyword: #whip-cream
Keyword: #pie
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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