Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if toasting pistachios. Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and vanilla in a bowl. Press into the base of a springform pan and chill for 30 minutes.
- Melt dark chocolate over low heat using a double boiler or microwave. Let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and mascarpone until creamy. Gradually mix in the melted chocolate until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream in another bowl until soft peaks form. Gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Chop and optionally toast pistachios. Gently fold them into the chocolate filling.
- Pour filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top. Tap the pan to remove air bubbles. Refrigerate.
- Chill the cheesecake covered for at least 4 hours.
- To serve, loosen the edges of the cheesecake, slice with a warm knife, and serve chilled. Garnish with chopped pistachios or honey.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure to soften cream cheese and mascarpone fully. Chill the crust well and melt chocolate gently. Whip cream to soft peaks and consider toasting pistachios for added flavor. Chill overnight for best results.
