Luscious Lemon Lime Cherry Pistachio (Printable Format)

Creamy cheesecake with layers of lemon, lime, cherry, and pistachio for a vibrant, refreshing dessert.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 180 grams graham cracker crumbs
02 - 50 grams granulated sugar
03 - 115 grams unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

04 - 680 grams cream cheese, softened
05 - 200 grams granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 3 large eggs
08 - 60 millilitres fresh lemon juice
09 - 60 millilitres fresh lime juice
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
11 - 1 tablespoon lime zest
12 - 70 grams chopped pistachios
13 - 70 grams chopped cherries

→ Topping

14 - Whipped cream
15 - Whole cherries
16 - Chopped pistachios

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 163°C and grease a 23 cm springform pan.
02 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, 50 grams sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
03 - Bake crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and 200 grams sugar until smooth and creamy.
05 - Incorporate vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
06 - Blend in lemon juice, lime juice, lemon zest, and lime zest until homogenous. Gently fold in chopped pistachios and cherries.
07 - Pour batter onto cooled crust and smooth surface. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until centre is nearly set.
08 - Turn oven off and allow cheesecake to cool inside with door ajar for approximately 1 hour.
09 - Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight for optimal texture.
10 - Before serving, adorn with whipped cream, whole cherries, and chopped pistachios. Slice and present.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For clean slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe between cuts.

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