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Pistachio Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup pistachios finely ground
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup pistachios chopped, for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Press buttered graham crumbs into springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually.
  3. Beat in finely ground pistachios.
  4. Swirl cinnamon and brown sugar through batter; pour into crust.
  5. Bake 60 minutes until just set; cool completely.
  6. Chill overnight; scatter chopped pistachios on top before serving.

Notes

Use unsalted pistachios so the sweetness stays balanced.