Pistachio cheesecake honors the Italian and Sicilian tradition of Bronte pistachio, considered the best in the world. Its natural green color and nutty flavor distinguish it from artificial variants. It is an elegant dessert from gourmet restaurants and pastry shops.
Italian
Pistachio cheesecake
Creamy pistachio cheesecake with Bronte pistachios and nut cream.
- Italy
- Dessert
- Vegetarian
- medium
30 min
Tiempo de Preparación
10
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 445 kcal
- Protein 9 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 30 g
- Fat 34 g
- Sodium 360 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Pistachio cheesecake is a preparation from Italy with medium difficulty. Reserve about 85 minutes in total (30 for mise en place and preparation, 55 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 200 g crushed shortbread cookies.
- Have ready: 80 g of melted butter.
- Have ready: 750 g of cream cheese.
- Have ready: 150 g of sugar.
- Have ready: 3 eggs.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Prepare butter cookie base; refrigerate in mold
Prepare butter cookie base; refrigerate in mold.
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Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth; add eggs one by one
Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth; add eggs one by one.
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Add pistachio cream
Add pistachio cream, cream, almonds and chopped pistachios.
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Pour over base and bake at 160 C in a double boiler for 50 minutes.
Pour over base and bake at 160 C in a double boiler for 50 minutes.
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Cool and refrigerate for at least 5 hours
Cool and refrigerate for at least 5 hours.
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Unmold and decorate with ground pistachios and honey when serving.
Unmold and decorate with ground pistachios and honey when serving.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with white chocolate and pistachio coverage.
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