Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling)
Yield: 12 servings

Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake is a vibrant and creamy no-bake dessert with a crunchy pistachio crust, tangy lemon-lime cheesecake filling, and a luscious cherry topping—perfect for festive occasions.

Ingredients

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• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
• Chopped pistachios (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, chopped pistachios, and melted butter. Mix until evenly moistened.
2. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lime juice, lemon zest, lime zest, and vanilla extract. Beat until well blended.
5. Fold in the whipped topping until the filling is smooth and fluffy.
6. Pour the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust and spread it evenly with a spatula.
7. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until the cheesecake is firm and set.
8. Just before serving, spoon cherry pie filling over the top and garnish with chopped pistachios if desired.
9. Release the springform pan, slice, and serve chilled.

Notes

• Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
• Chill thoroughly to allow the cheesecake to set properly.
• For a stronger citrus flavor, use key lime juice.
• Can be prepared a day in advance—store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake

• Author: baking
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling)
• Yield: 12 servings 1x

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Description

Luscious Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake is a vibrant and creamy no-bake dessert with a crunchy pistachio crust, tangy lemon-lime cheesecake filling, and a luscious cherry topping—perfect for festive occasions.

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Ingredients

Scale 1x2x3x

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs

• ½ cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

• 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

• ¼ cup fresh lime juice

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 1 tsp lime zest

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed

• 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling

• Chopped pistachios (for garnish, optional)

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Instructions

• In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, chopped pistachios, and melted butter. Mix until evenly moistened.

• Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

• In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

• Add the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, lime juice, lemon zest, lime zest, and vanilla extract. Beat until well blended.

• Fold in the whipped topping until the filling is smooth and fluffy.

• Pour the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust and spread it evenly with a spatula.

• Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until the cheesecake is firm and set.

• Just before serving, spoon cherry pie filling over the top and garnish with chopped pistachios if desired.

 

• Release the springform pan, slice, and serve chilled.

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Notes

• Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.

• Chill thoroughly to allow the cheesecake to set properly.

• For a stronger citrus flavor, use key lime juice.

 

• Can be prepared a day in advance—store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.