Pistachio Brittle Cheesecake

Health score
5%
Pistachio Brittle Cheesecake
45 min.
12
752kcal

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Indulge your senses with a delightful twist on a classic dessert: Pistachio Brittle Cheesecake. This luxurious treat combines the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake with the irresistible crunch of homemade pistachio brittle, creating a dessert experience that will leave your taste buds yearning for more. The vibrant green of the pistachios not only adds a striking visual contrast but also complements the smooth sweetness of the cheesecake beautifully.

Imagine sinking your fork into a velvety cheesecake infused with aromatic ground cardamom and a hint of pear nectar, all supported by a buttery shortbread crust. This dessert is not just visually stunning; it's a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that work together to create a truly unforgettable experience. The addition of white chocolate gives a luxurious depth to the creamy topping, perfectly balancing out the nuttiness of the pistachios.

Whether you're hosting a special occasion, celebrating a milestone, or simply treating yourself and your loved ones, this Pistachio Brittle Cheesecake is bound to impress. It's more than just a dessert; it's a centerpiece for your table that beckons guests to indulge and enjoy. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and prepare to create a masterpiece that will spark joy at any gathering!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons all purpose flour 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted diced chilled ()
  • 24 ounce cream cheese room temperature
  • large eggs room temperature
  • teaspoon ground cardamom 
  • 0.5 cup pear nectar 
  • 12 servings pistachio brittle 
  • 0.5 cup natural pistachios unsalted
  • 5.5 ounce shortbread cookies 
  • 2.3 cups cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • 1.3 cups sugar 
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • ounces chocolate white finely chopped (such as Lindt or Baker's)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • double boiler
  • aluminum foil
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Blend shortbread, nuts and sugar in processor until nuts are finely ground.
  2. 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.
  3. Bake crust until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool crust.
  4. Beat cream cheese, sugar and cardamom in large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
  5. Add 1 cup sour cream, pear nectar, flour and vanilla and beat until blended.
  6. Pour filling over crust.
  7. Bake cheesecake until puffed at edges and softly set in center, about 1 hour 5 minutes.
  8. Transfer cheesecake to rack; let cool 10 minutes.
  9. 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.
  10. Spread topping over warm filling. Refrigerate cake uncovered overnight.
  11. Cut around pan sides; release pan sides.
  12. Place cake on platter. Stand brittle pieces on edge in topping on cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories752kcal
Protein7.75%
Fat64.73%
Carbs27.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.42
Glycemic Load
27.03
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
15.604782550231%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.05mg
Catechin
1mg
Epigallocatechin
0.57mg
Epicatechin
0.23mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.11mg
Quercetin
0.41mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:752.15kcal
37.61%
Fat:55.64g
85.59%
Saturated Fat:23.95g
149.7%
Carbohydrates:53.23g
17.74%
Net Carbohydrates:49.49g
17.99%
Sugar:38.45g
42.72%
Cholesterol:157.36mg
52.45%
Sodium:273.42mg
11.89%
Alcohol:0.23g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Protein:14.98g
29.96%
Phosphorus:320.18mg
32.02%
Vitamin B6:0.63mg
31.49%
Vitamin A:1382.61IU
27.65%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.64%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.94%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.77%
Copper:0.49mg
24.55%
Selenium:15.99µg
22.85%
Calcium:170.73mg
17.07%
Potassium:542.82mg
15.51%
Fiber:3.75g
14.99%
Vitamin E:2.13mg
14.19%
Magnesium:55.26mg
13.82%
Iron:2.22mg
12.36%
Folate:46.3µg
11.58%
Zinc:1.56mg
10.42%
Vitamin B5:1.02mg
10.2%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.3%
Vitamin B3:1.15mg
5.73%
Vitamin K:5.59µg
5.32%
Vitamin C:2.32mg
2.81%
Vitamin D:0.4µg
2.7%
Source:Epicurious