Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup chopped pistachios
- ½ cup honey (for drizzle)
- ¾ cup chopped phyllo dough (optional for extra crunch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, honey, and vanilla.
- Pour mixture over crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- Top with chopped pistachios and drizzle with honey. Optional: sprinkle with crushed phyllo dough for extra crunch.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for smooth mixing.
- Chill the cheesecake thoroughly for best slicing results.
- Add extra honey on top for a sweeter finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 430 Kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 105mg