Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom and sides of a springform pan.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in pistachio pudding mix, vanilla extract, pistachio extract, and powdered sugar until well combined.
- Pour in heavy cream and beat until thickened and fluffy.
- Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread or pipe whipped cream over the cheesecake and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth mixing. Press crust firmly into the pan to avoid crumbling when slicing. Allow cheesecake to chill thoroughly for best flavor and texture.
