Description
This no-bake Pistachio Cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust and a silky cream cheese filling infused with real pistachio paste. Topped with crushed roasted pistachios, it’s a decadent yet simple dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- For the filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese (3 packages), softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup pistachio paste
- ½ cup crushed roasted pistachios (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly moistened. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill while preparing the filling.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in vanilla, heavy cream, and pistachio paste until fully combined and creamy.
- Assemble: Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
- Serve: Top with crushed roasted pistachios. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use high-quality pistachio paste for best flavor and natural green color.
- Cheesecake slices best when fully chilled—overnight is ideal.
- Use a food processor to make graham cracker crumbs for a fine texture.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers or cookies.
- For extra flair, drizzle with white chocolate before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
