Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake with a buttery pistachio crust, swirled with luscious blackberry puree for a stunning, flavor-packed dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups pistachio crumbs (shelled, unsalted)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup fresh blackberries
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix pistachio crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool.
3. In a food processor or blender, puree blackberries with honey. Strain to remove seeds, then stir in cornstarch and cook over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Cool completely.
4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and lemon juice until just combined.
5. Pour half the cheesecake batter over the crust. Add spoonfuls of blackberry puree and swirl gently with a knife. Repeat with remaining batter and puree for a marbled effect.
6. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until the center is just set. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing.
8. Top with extra blackberry puree and chopped pistachios to serve.
Notes
Use roasted pistachios for a deeper nutty flavor.
For a shortcut, use a graham cracker crust with crushed pistachios mixed in.
Cheesecake slices freeze beautifully — wrap tightly and store for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: blackberry pistachio cheesecake, baked cheesecake, fruit swirl cheesecake, pistachio crust dessert
