PISTACHIO CHEESECAKE

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Great dessert.

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

THE CRUST
1 c all-purpose flour
2/3 c finely ground pistachios (reserve 2 tbsp. for garnish)
1/4 c sugar
1/2 c unsalted butter, chilled
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
THE FILLING
6 (8 ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
1 can(s) (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 box (3.4 ounce) instant pistachio pudding mix
5 large eggs
whip cream for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Combine flour, sugar and pistachios and cut in chilled butter and mix well until consistency of shortbread dough.
  • 2. Spray a 10-inch springform pan and press pistachio mixture into the bottom. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • 4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk and pudding mix until smooth.
  • 5. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined and pour over crust.
  • 6. Place pan on a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
  • 7. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • 8. Run a butter knife around the edge of the pan then continue to cool for 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
  • 9. Loosen and remove ring; garnish with whip cream and ground pistachios and serve.

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