A rich, creamy pistachio white chocolate cheesecake with a buttery crust and a silky nutty filling. A show-stopping dessert perfect for holidays and celebrations.
Crust:
200g digestive biscuits
100g unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp ground pistachios (optional)
Filling:
600g cream cheese, softened
100g sour cream or Greek yogurt
150g white chocolate, melted and cooled
3 eggs
3 tbsp pistachio paste
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp cornstarch
Pinch of salt
Topping (Optional):
Whipped cream
Chopped pistachios
White chocolate shavings
Fresh raspberries
Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Line a springform pan with parchment.
Mix crushed biscuits, melted butter, and pistachios. Press into pan and bake for 10 minutes.
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add yogurt, pistachio paste, vanilla, and cooled white chocolate.
Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in cornstarch and salt.
Pour over crust and bake in water bath for 50–60 minutes.
Cool in oven, then chill for 6+ hours or overnight.
Decorate and slice with a warm knife before serving.
For no-bake version, omit eggs and fold in whipped cream with gelatin.
Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 1 month.