PISTACHIO CHEESECAKE

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This appealing dessert, with its pretty pistachio filling, almond crust and chocolate drizzle, is creamy smooth. I created it one Christmas Eve and my family raved about it. I've never seen cheesecake disappear so quickly! -Karen Ankerson, Manistee, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/2 cup cold butter
6 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix
5 eggs, lightly beaten
Chocolate syrup
Whipped cream and chopped pistachios, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour and almonds; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/4 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, milk and pudding mixes until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Reduce heat to 350°. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. , Slice cheesecake; drizzle slices with chocolate syrup. Garnish with whipped cream and pistachios if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Mar De plata
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I loved the pistachio flavor in this cheesecake! It was so unique and delicious.


Saif Chaudray
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This cheesecake was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Chizzy Duke
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! I'm so glad I tried it.


John Pache
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I'm not usually a fan of pistachio, but this cheesecake was amazing! The pistachio flavor was subtle and the cheesecake was so creamy and delicious.


Thandi Mahlangu
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the pistachio flavor and the cheesecake was so creamy and delicious.


Zee
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Loved this cheesecake! The pistachio flavor was perfect and the cheesecake was so creamy and delicious.


khalid saeed
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This cheesecake was amazing! The pistachio flavor was subtle but present, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and decadent. I will definitely be making this again.


Ebuka Ejindu
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I was looking for a pistachio cheesecake recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The cheesecake was delicious and the pistachio flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Rabiul Islam
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The pistachio flavor was subtle but present, and the cheesecake was creamy and decadent. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Chidinma Ejidike
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I love pistachio and this cheesecake did not disappoint. The flavor was spot-on and the cheesecake was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kamal Bhattarai
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This cheesecake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The pistachio crust was amazing and the cheesecake filling was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Patricia Fisk
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I've made this cheesecake twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the results are always stunning. The pistachio flavor is amazing and the cheesecake is perfectly creamy and decadent.


Rijan Khadka
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This pistachio cheesecake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone raved about how delicious and unique it was. The pistachio flavor was subtle but present, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and decadent. I will definitely be making this again.