Pistachio Cheesecake Pie: 5 Key Steps for an Irresistible Dessert!
A creamy and nutty Pistachio Cheesecake Pie with a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 0.33 cup Granulated Sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 0.5 cup Sour Cream
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 0.5 cup Pistachios, shelled and chopped Reserve some for topping
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream, eggs, and vanilla.
- Fold in chopped pistachios. Pour filling into the cooled crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is just set. Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Garnish with extra chopped pistachios before serving.
Notes
For a smoother filling, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.