Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1 cup chocolate ganache
- 1 cup crushed pistachios
- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped cream gently.
- Add the chocolate ganache and mix until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 240 minutes or until set.
- Top with crushed pistachios before serving.
Notes
For a lighter cheesecake, substitute Greek yogurt for cream cheese. Adjust sweetness by varying powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg