Pistachio lovers—this cheesecake is calling 💚
Would you grab a slice?
Crust:
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tbsp melted butter
2 tbsp sugar (optional)
Mix and press firmly into the dish. Chill 15 minutes.
Creamy Cheesecake Layer:
16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups cold heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add pistachio cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla; beat until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip cream to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold whipped cream into pistachio mixture.
- Spread evenly over the crust.
- Chill 30–45 minutes until lightly set (important for clean layers).
Pistachio Green Top Layer:
1 cup pistachio cream or pistachios paste
1 cup heavy cream (or whipped cream)
Optional: 1–2 tbsp powdered sugar (if pistachio cream isn’t sweet)
Whisk until smooth and spreadable.
Gently spread over the chilled cheesecake layer.
Topping:
1/2 cup finely crushed pistachios
Sprinkle evenly over the green layer.
Final Chill
Refrigerate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until fully set.
