Description
A savory cheesecake featuring pistachios and mushrooms.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1 cup sliced, sautéed mushrooms
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Fold in chopped pistachios and sautéed mushrooms.
- Pour batter over the crust. Sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
- Cool the cheesecake on a wire rack for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Sauté mushrooms in a small amount of oil or butter until they release their moisture and brown slightly.
- Use unsalted pistachios for better salt control.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pistachio cheesecake, mushroom cheesecake, savory cheesecake, baked cheesecake, pistachio dessert