"🍒🍋 Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake – A Perfect Balance of Sweet & Tangy! 😋✨"
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
200g digestive biscuits or any cookies of your choice
100g melted butter
For the Cheesecake Filling:
600g cream cheese (like Philadelphia)
200ml heavy cream
150g sugar
3 eggs
Zest of 1 lime and 1 lemon
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cherry Topping:
250g fresh or frozen cherries
50g sugar
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp cornstarch (optional for thickening)
For the Pistachio Garnish:
50g unsalted pistachios, roughly crushed (for decoration)
Instructions:
Prepare the Crust:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a food processor, crush the biscuits into fine crumbs and mix them with the melted butter.
Press the mixture into the base of a 20cm (8-inch) springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
Make the Cheesecake Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, lime zest, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Pour the filling onto the cooled crust and smooth the top.
Bake the Cheesecake:
Bake the cheesecake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is just set but still slightly wobbly.
Allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Prepare the Cherry Topping:
In a small saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, and lime juice.
Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, allowing the cherries to release their juices.
If you want a thicker topping, dissolve cornstarch in a little water and add it to the pan, cooking until thickened. Let the topping cool completely.
Assemble the Cheesecake:
Once the cheesecake is fully chilled, spread the cherry topping evenly over the top.
Sprinkle with crushed pistachios for a crunchy finish.
Serve:
Slice and enjoy this delightful cheesecake with its tangy lemon-lime flavor, sweet cherries, and crunchy pistachios!