If you want to know what heaven tastes like, this is it 😎 This cheesecake is truly heavenly, I only regret waiting so long to make it. Treat yourself to this on the weekend! Save the recipe, it’s a must!
Pistachio Basque Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cookies
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2.2 lbs cream cheese
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup pistachio paste
- 3-4 grams salt
Instructions
- For the cookie crust, blend the cookies into crumbs and mix with melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9.5-inch diameter pan lined with parchment paper, ensuring the parchment is folded upwards to create a bowl shape.
- For the cheesecake filling, mix cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, heavy cream, pistachio paste, and salt until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake at 220°F (105°C) for about 35 minutes, then leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly ajar to cool.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
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