Description
Perfect for spring holidays, brunches, or summer birthdays, this fruity cheesecake is both stunning and refreshing.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1/2 cup fresh cherries
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- Lemon and lime slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare springform pan.
- Mix graham crumbs and melted butter and press into pan base.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, lemon and lime zest.
- Pour filling into crust and tap to remove air bubbles.
- Bake 55–65 minutes, cool in oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate 4+ hours.
- Top with cherries, pistachios, and citrus slices before serving.
Notes
- Add lemon juice to batter for extra brightness.
- Use pistachio cookies for a unique crust twist.
- Freeze slices for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg