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

Time 1h20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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.