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Pistachio white chocolate cheesecake slice with creamy filling, chocolate drizzle, chopped pistachios, and a buttery cookie crust on a dark plate.

Heavenly Pistachio White Chocolate Cheesecake

A luxurious dessert featuring a pistachio-graham crust, a creamy white chocolate filling, and a decadent topping of salted caramel and chopped nuts.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 9 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slice
Calories: 620kcal
Cost: $25

Equipment

  • 1 Springform pan (9-inch)
  • 1 Roasting pan (For water bath)
  • 1 Electric mixer (Hand or stand)

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs - For crust
  • 1 cup pistachios - Shelled, divided use
  • ½ cup butter - Melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese - Softened
  • ½ cup sugar - Granulated
  • 8 oz white chocolate - Melted and cooled
  • 3 large eggs - Room temperature
  • ½ cup heavy cream - For filling
  • ½ cup salted caramel sauce - For topping
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract - Flavor enhancer

Instructions 

  • Mix graham crumbs, ground pistachios, and butter; press into 9-inch pan and bake at 325°F for 10 mins.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar; add melted white chocolate, cream, and extracts.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
  • Pour over crust; bake in water bath for 60-70 mins. Cool in oven for 1 hour.
  • Chill overnight. Top with caramel sauce, chopped pistachios, and white chocolate chunks.

Notes

Use a water bath to prevent cracks. Cool the melted white chocolate before adding it to the batter to ensure a smooth texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 180g | Calories: 620kcal (31%) | Carbohydrates: 48g (16%) | Protein: 10g (20%) | Fat: 44g (68%) | Saturated Fat: 24g (150%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 130mg (43%) | Sodium: 350mg (15%) | Potassium: 280mg (8%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 36g (40%) | Vitamin A: 1100IU (22%) | Calcium: 120mg (12%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)