Description
Experience a delightful twist on traditional cheesecake with this Crispy Flavorful Pistachio and Mushroom Cheesecake. This unique dessert combines the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake with the earthy flavors of sautéed mushrooms and the crunch of pistachios. Perfect for special occasions or a sophisticated treat at home, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and elevate your dessert game.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely chopped pistachios (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a springform pan with butter.
- In a food processor, pulse pistachios until finely ground. Mix with melted butter and press into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust.
- Sauté chopped mushrooms in a skillet over medium heat until tender, then let cool slightly.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in eggs one at a time until well incorporated.
- Add sautéed mushrooms and lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture, stirring until evenly combined. Pour over crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for approximately 45-50 minutes or until set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Allow cooling before refrigerating for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg