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Chocolate Pistachio Cheesecake

Chocolate Pistachio Cheesecake

Cost $25, save $12

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  • 360 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Base Layer

    • 3 ounces chocolate wafer cookies
    • ¾ cup raw unsalted pistachios
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

  • Cheesecake Layer

    • 2 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
    • 1 avocado, peeled, seeded, and mashed until smooth (1/2 cup)
    • 2 cups fat-free plain Greek-style yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large egg whites
    • 1 teaspoon almond extract
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • Mousse Layer

    • ¼ cup whipping cream
    • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup fat-free plain Greek-style yogurt
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • Garnish

    • 1 (16 ounce) container frozen nondairy low-fat whipped topping, thawed
    • Additional pistachios for garnish

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.

2

Pulse cookies, ¼ cup pistachios, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a food processor until mostly finely ground. Add melted butter and combine. Spread mixture evenly in pan and press firmly.

3

Blend ½ cup pistachios into pistachio butter using a food processor then mix with cream cheese, avocado, yogurt, cornstarch, sugar, egg whites, almond extract, and salt until smooth.

4

Spread the cheesecake layer over the crust and bake for approximately 40 minutes or until edges are set.

5

Turn off oven and allow cheesecake to cool for 30 minutes inside before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

6

Prepare mousse by whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, yogurt, and salt until fluffy, then spread over cheesecake.

7

Spread whipped topping over the mousse layer and chill covered for at least 4 hours before serving. Garnish with additional whipped topping and pistachios.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

785

Calories

  • 18
    Protein
  • 81
    Carbs
  • 45
    Fats

💡 For a thicker crust, you can double the quantity of chocolate wafer cookies.When blending pistachios, ensure to pause and scrape the sides of the food processor for smooth consistency.For optimal flavor, allow the cheesecake to chill overnight before serving.