Ingredients
For the Crust:
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
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3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 large eggs
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¼ cup fresh lemon juice
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¼ cup fresh lime juice
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1 tablespoon lemon zest
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1 tablespoon lime zest
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½ cup chopped pistachios
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½ cup chopped cherries
For Topping:
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Whipped cream
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Whole cherries
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Chopped pistachios
Instructions
Notes
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Preheat Oven: Set oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
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Prepare Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
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Make Filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract; mix until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in lemon juice, lime juice, lemon zest, and lime zest. Fold in chopped pistachios and cherries.
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Assemble Cheesecake: Pour the filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
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Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly browned.
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Cool: Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour. Then, remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Serve: Before serving, top with whipped cream, whole cherries, and chopped pistachios.