Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake Delight

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 Prise zest of lemon
• 1 Prise zest of lime
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup cherry pie filling
• 0.5 cup pistachios, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined.
3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes, then allow to cool.
4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, continuing to beat until well combined.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, lime zest, lemon juice, and lime juice until fully incorporated.
6. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.
7. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
9. Once set, carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan.
10. Top evenly with cherry pie filling and sprinkle with chopped pistachios just before serving.