Zesty Citrus Cherry Pistachio Dream Cheesecake

A Zesty Citrus Cherry Pistachio Dream Cheesecake sounds like a wonderfully vibrant and delicious treat! Here’s a recipe to create this indulgent dessert:

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios (unsalted)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

For the cheesecake filling:

• 2 cups cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon orange juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the topping:

• 1 jar of cherry pie filling (or fresh cherries if preferred)
• 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped (for garnish)
• Zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust:

video instructions available below
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