Description
Silky pistachio coffee cheesecakes whisper luxurious Mediterranean dessert secrets with elegant layers of rich flavor. Creamy textures and nutty undertones invite you to savor each delightful spoonful of pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 0.5 cup finely chopped pistachios
Topping Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup finely chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Craft a robust foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with sugar, then incorporate melted butter until thoroughly integrated. Press the mixture decisively into a 9-inch springform pan or individual serving cups, ensuring a compact base. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to solidify.
- Transform cream cheese into a silky canvas by beating until completely smooth. Incrementally introduce powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until achieving a luxurious, airy texture. Dissolve instant coffee in hot water, then seamlessly incorporate into the cream cheese blend.
- Whip heavy cream to stiff, billowy peaks in a separate vessel. Delicately fold the whipped cream and finely chopped pistachios into the coffee-infused cream cheese mixture, creating a harmonious, textured filling.
- Carefully distribute the creamy mixture over the chilled crust, using a spatula to create an elegant, even surface. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the cheesecake to set and develop rich, complex flavors.
- Before serving, generously scatter additional chopped pistachios across the top, adding a delightful crunch and visual appeal to this sophisticated dessert.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful dessert.
- Use decaf instant coffee if you want a late-night treat without caffeine disrupting your sleep.
- Roughly chop pistachios for extra texture and to prevent them from sinking into the cheesecake mixture.
- Chill your mixing bowl and whisk before whipping cream to help it reach stiff peaks faster and more effectively.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg