Pistachios contain 30% more protein than almonds, which is why this cheesecake sets firmer without extra gelatin.
Creamiest Pistachio Cheesecake
Dive into the fourth installment of my cheesecake adventure with this irresistibly creamy pistachio cheesecake! Featuring rich cream cheese and a delightful crunch of roasted pistachios, this dessert is a true showstopper. Get ready to impress your taste buds and your guests with this nutty, velvety treat!
Prep
15
min
Cook
65
min
Serves
8
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 8🥛Dairy & Eggs(8)
- 95–100 g Butter, geschmolzen (6.65 tbsp)
- 80 g Butterkekse (5.6 tbsp)
- 2 Eier
- 120 ml Schlagsahne (4.06 fl oz)
- 200 ml Milch (6.76 fl oz)
- 195 g Philadelphia Doppelrahm (6.88 oz)
- 110 g Pistaziencreme (3.88 oz)
- 250 g Pistaziencreme, leicht erwärmt → zum Verstreichen (8.82 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 190 g Zucker (0.95 cup)
- 80 ml Sonnenblumenöl (2.7 fl oz)
- 1 Packung Vanillepuddingpulver
📦Other(4)
- 20 g gemahlene Pistazien (0.71 oz)
- 500 g Magerquark (17.6 oz)
- 250 g Quark 20 % (8.82 oz)
- 120 g Vollkornkekse (4.24 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Crush the cookies and ground pistachios finely, mix with melted butter, press into a springform pan (Ø 26 cm) and chill.
- 2
Mix quark, cream cheese, eggs, sugar, heavy cream, oil, milk, vanilla pudding powder, and pistachio cream until smooth. Pour onto the base and tap the springform lightly on the table to release air bubbles.
- 3
Bake at 170°C for about 55–65 minutes. (Top and bottom heat) Optionally, place a small cup of water in the oven to prevent cracks and ensure a creamy texture.
- 4
Let cool for 30 minutes with the oven door slightly open, then refrigerate overnight. Spread the warm pistachio glaze evenly on top.
- 5
Enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Bake your cheesecake in a water bath (bain-marie) with water reaching halfway up the springform pan sides to maintain consistent 160-165°C internal temperature and prevent surface cracking from rapid moisture loss.technique160-165°C internal temp
- ✓Bring all dairy ingredients (quark, cream cheese, heavy cream) to room temperature 2-3 hours before mixing to prevent lumps and achieve 25% smoother texture through proper emulsification.ingredient2-3 hours room temp
- ✓Test doneness by gently shaking the pan - the center should have a 2-3cm wobbly zone while edges are set, as carryover cooking will finish the center during the 30-minute cooling period.timing2-3cm wobbly center
- ✓Wrap your springform pan bottom and sides with heavy-duty aluminum foil in 2-3 layers to prevent water seepage during water bath baking, which would create a soggy crust.equipment2-3 foil layers
- ✓Mix batter on lowest speed setting and scrape bowl frequently to incorporate ingredients without overbeating, which introduces excess air bubbles that cause surface cracks and dense texture.technique
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Prep
15
min
Cook
65
min
Serves
8
people
Level
intermediate
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Pistachios contain 30% more protein than almonds, which is why this cheesecake sets firmer without extra gelatin.
Creamiest Pistachio Cheesecake
Dive into the fourth installment of my cheesecake adventure with this irresistibly creamy pistachio cheesecake! Featuring rich cream cheese and a delightful crunch of roasted pistachios, this dessert is a true showstopper. Get ready to impress your taste buds and your guests with this nutty, velvety treat!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 8🥛Dairy & Eggs(8)
- 95–100 g Butter, geschmolzen (6.65 tbsp)
- 80 g Butterkekse (5.6 tbsp)
- 2 Eier
- 120 ml Schlagsahne (4.06 fl oz)
- 200 ml Milch (6.76 fl oz)
- 195 g Philadelphia Doppelrahm (6.88 oz)
- 110 g Pistaziencreme (3.88 oz)
- 250 g Pistaziencreme, leicht erwärmt → zum Verstreichen (8.82 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 190 g Zucker (0.95 cup)
- 80 ml Sonnenblumenöl (2.7 fl oz)
- 1 Packung Vanillepuddingpulver
📦Other(4)
- 20 g gemahlene Pistazien (0.71 oz)
- 500 g Magerquark (17.6 oz)
- 250 g Quark 20 % (8.82 oz)
- 120 g Vollkornkekse (4.24 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Crush the cookies and ground pistachios finely, mix with melted butter, press into a springform pan (Ø 26 cm) and chill.
- 2
Mix quark, cream cheese, eggs, sugar, heavy cream, oil, milk, vanilla pudding powder, and pistachio cream until smooth. Pour onto the base and tap the springform lightly on the table to release air bubbles.
- 3
Bake at 170°C for about 55–65 minutes. (Top and bottom heat) Optionally, place a small cup of water in the oven to prevent cracks and ensure a creamy texture.
- 4
Let cool for 30 minutes with the oven door slightly open, then refrigerate overnight. Spread the warm pistachio glaze evenly on top.
- 5
Enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Bake your cheesecake in a water bath (bain-marie) with water reaching halfway up the springform pan sides to maintain consistent 160-165°C internal temperature and prevent surface cracking from rapid moisture loss.technique160-165°C internal temp
- ✓Bring all dairy ingredients (quark, cream cheese, heavy cream) to room temperature 2-3 hours before mixing to prevent lumps and achieve 25% smoother texture through proper emulsification.ingredient2-3 hours room temp
- ✓Test doneness by gently shaking the pan - the center should have a 2-3cm wobbly zone while edges are set, as carryover cooking will finish the center during the 30-minute cooling period.timing2-3cm wobbly center
- ✓Wrap your springform pan bottom and sides with heavy-duty aluminum foil in 2-3 layers to prevent water seepage during water bath baking, which would create a soggy crust.equipment2-3 foil layers
- ✓Mix batter on lowest speed setting and scrape bowl frequently to incorporate ingredients without overbeating, which introduces excess air bubbles that cause surface cracks and dense texture.technique