PISTACHIO-RICOTTA CHEESECAKE

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h45m

Yield 10 to 12 slices of cheesecake

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup roasted unsalted pistachios, plus 2 tablespoons chopped for topping
5 ounces shortbread cookies (about 16 cookies), such as Lorna Doone
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 pound fresh ricotta cheese (about 2 packed cups)
1/2 cup unsweetened pistachio paste, stirred if separated
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 drops green gel food coloring
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Position a rack in the lower third of the oven; preheat to 325˚. Spread the whole and chopped pistachios on a rimmed baking sheet (keep them separate) and bake until toasted, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Set aside the chopped pistachios in a small bowl. Pulse the toasted whole pistachios in a food processor along with the shortbread cookies and granulated sugar until finely ground. Add the melted butter and pulse until the mixture looks like wet sand. Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch round springform pan. Bake until set around the edges and no longer puffed, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack; let cool 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Beat the eggs and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the ricotta, pistachio paste, lemon zest, vanilla and almond extracts and salt and continue beating until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the green food coloring and beat until combined.
  • Pour the filling over the crust. Bake until the cheesecake is puffed and the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Transfer the cheesecake to a rack and let cool to room temperature, 2 to 3 hours. Run a thin knife around the edge of the cheesecake to loosen, then remove the springform ring. Serve at room temperature or cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight. Dust with confectioners' sugar and sprinkle with the toasted chopped pistachios before serving.

Gopal Rajbanshi
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This cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Xh Bc
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they all loved it. It's a keeper!


Nelson Nyame
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This cheesecake was so rich and creamy. I loved it!


Logan Walker
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake didn't turn out right. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Olivia Morales
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! I highly recommend it.


Salman Ashhab
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The crust was a little too crumbly for my liking, but the cheesecake itself was delicious.


Mickel Dhu
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Moon Siren
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I'm not a huge fan of pistachio, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this cheesecake.


Kiran Shamsa
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


ARJUN PRABU
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I love the combination of pistachio and ricotta in this cheesecake. It's so unique and delicious.


Raheem Khan
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This pistachio ricotta cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the crust was the perfect combination of crunchy and buttery.