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Lemon-Lime Cherry Pistachio Cheesecake | Easy Cheesecake Recipes

Let’s talk about this cheesecake. It’s not your usual rich-and-heavy situation. This one? It’s a bright, citrus-kissed slice of summer that wakes up your taste buds in the best way. You’ve got lemon. You’ve got lime. Then out of nowhere—bam!—a swirl of cherry and a little pistachio crunch. Think of it like that one guest at a dinner party who doesn’t say much… until they drop the best joke of the night. I first made this after a very long week. You know the kind—one too many emails, too few naps. I wanted dessert, but not something predictable. And wow, did this cheesecake hit. That mix of creamy, tart, and sweet with a buttery graham crust? Therapy in a pan. Even my neighbor—who swears off sugar unless it’s ‘for a good reason’—went back for seconds. Then thirds. Whether you’re bringing dessert to a potluck or just rewarding yourself for surviving a Tuesday, this cheesecake fits. It looks impressive, tastes even better, and honestly… you’ll probably hide the last slice. I won’t judge.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer cookies easy recipes, butter swim biscuits easy recipes, cheesey potatoes easy recipe, chicken stirfry easy recipe, easy cheesecake recipes, easy recipes for dinner, easy recipes ninja creami
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press into the pan for your crust.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, then eggs one at a time.
  4. Stir in vanilla, lemon/lime zest, and juices. Pour over crust.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of cherry pie filling on top and swirl with a knife.
  6. Sprinkle chopped pistachios across the top for crunch and color.
  7. Bake for 55 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
  8. Cool completely, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours before slicing.