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A homemade pistachio cheesecake recipe with whipped cream and crushed pistachios on a wooden board

No-Bake Pistachio Cheesecake

A creamy, no-bake pistachio cheesecake made with real pistachios and a crunchy graham cracker crust—perfect for any celebration.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern Inspired
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $10–$15

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan For easy cheesecake removal
  • Food processor To grind pistachios finely
  • Electric mixer For smooth cream cheese filling
  • Rubber spatula For gently folding whipped cream

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 1 ½ cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tablespoon Butter Melted
  • 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar
  • teaspoon Salt

For the Pistachio Filling

  • 1 ½ cups Shelled pistachios Finely ground
  • 16 oz Cream cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream Whipped to soft peaks
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Unflavored gelatin Dissolved in ¼ cup warm water
  • ¼ cup Warm water For dissolving gelatin
  • Green food coloring Optional, for more vibrant color

For Garnish

  • 2–3 tablespoon Chopped pistachios For topping
  • As needed Whipped cream For decorative garnish

Instructions

  • Mix crust ingredients
  • Press crust into pan
  • Refrigerate crust
  • Grind pistachios
  • Dissolve gelatin
  • Beat cream cheese
  • Add sugar, pistachios, gelatin
  • Whip cream to soft peaks
  • Fold cream into mixture
  • Pour into crust
  • Chill for 4+ hours
  • Garnish and serve

Notes

For best results, use high-quality pistachios and full-fat cream cheese. You can also make this a day in advance for deeper flavor development.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1.5mg