PISTACHIO BRITTLE CHEESECAKE
Categories Cake Food Processor Mixer Cheese Chocolate Dairy Bake Christmas Cream Cheese Pistachio Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Blend shortbread, nuts and sugar in processor until nuts are finely ground. Add butter; process until moist clumps form. Press onto bottom of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Wrap outside of pan with foil. Bake crust until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool crust.
- For filling and topping:
- Beat cream cheese, sugar and cardamom in large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Add 1 cup sour cream, pear nectar, flour and vanilla and beat until blended. Pour filling over crust.
- Bake cheesecake until puffed at edges and softly set in center, about 1 hour 5 minutes. Transfer cheesecake to rack; let cool 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir white chocolate in top of double boiler set over barely simmering water until smooth (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water). Cool chocolate to lukewarm; whisk in remaining 1 1/4 cups sour cream.
- Spread topping over warm filling. Refrigerate cake uncovered overnight. Cut around pan sides; release pan sides. Place cake on platter. Stand brittle pieces on edge in topping on cheesecake.
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Aqeel Ahmad
a-aqeel@gmail.comThis cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
melanie amos
melanie_amos@hotmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best pistachio brittle cheesecake I've ever had.
zahid bangash
z_b@yahoo.comThis cheesecake is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.
Sm Gamer
sgamer@gmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out very well. It was too dense and crumbly.
Layla Abdi
l43@yahoo.comThis cheesecake was the perfect ending to our holiday meal. It was creamy, delicious, and everyone loved it.
PRIESTER Mj
mj.priester15@yahoo.comI had a hard time finding pistachio brittle, so I used chopped pistachios instead. It still turned out great!
Nasrullah Mohammade
nasrullahmohammade@gmail.comThis cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would prefer a lighter cheesecake next time.
Abii Avishnaya
a_avishnaya50@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of cheesecakes, but this one was really good. The pistachio brittle topping was the perfect touch.
Derek Jayden
jaydenderek33@yahoo.comThis pistachio brittle cheesecake is a must-try! It's the perfect combination of sweet, creamy, and crunchy.
Vihanga Senesh
senesh2@gmail.comOverall, I thought this cheesecake was pretty good. It was easy to make and it tasted delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Yiga Julius
julius_y30@hotmail.comI had some trouble getting the cheesecake to set properly. I think I might have overbaked it a little.
Kashif Lhan
lk73@gmail.comThis cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Angelus Daemon (Mitch)
da34@aol.comI was a little skeptical about the pistachio brittle topping, but it was actually really good! It added a nice crunch and sweetness to the cheesecake.
Ketrah Maggie
m.k@hotmail.comThis cheesecake is absolutely delicious! The pistachio brittle adds a wonderful flavor and texture. I highly recommend this recipe.
Fuzail Joker
fuzailjoker42@gmail.comI've made this cheesecake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Adamu Usman
ua35@aol.comThis cheesecake was so easy to make! I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe easily. The results were amazing - the cheesecake was creamy and delicious, and the pistachio brittle was the perfect topping.
AB Absar
a2@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of cheesecake, but this one changed my mind. The pistachio brittle added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I'll definitely be making this again!
Ei Thandar Maw
m_e33@hotmail.comThis pistachio brittle cheesecake was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of the creamy cheesecake, crunchy brittle, and nutty pistachios was divine. I'll definitely be making this again.