Description
A festive cheesecake combining pistachio and rose flavors, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 200g digestive biscuits: crushed for the base
- 100g butter: melted
- 500g cream cheese: softened
- 150g sugar
- 3 eggs: lightly beaten
- 100g pistachios: finely ground
- 2 tbsp rose water
- 200ml heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F).
- Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter and press into a springform pan to form the base.
- Bake the base for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in ground pistachios, rose water, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture over the cooled base.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh pistachios for the best flavor.
- Adjust rose water to taste, as it can be strong.
- Chilling overnight improves texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg