Chocolate Pistachio Cheesecake

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Cream cheese - 500 grams
2. Sugar - 1 cup (200 grams)
3. All-purpose flour - 1/2 cup (60 grams)
4. Cocoa powder - 1/3 cup (35 grams)
5. Pistachio nuts - 1 cup (120 grams), chopped
6. Chocolate chips - 1/2 cup (90 grams)
7. Butter - 100 grams, melted
8. Eggs - 3
9. Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 30 minutes
• Cooking: 45 minutes
• Total: 75 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract.
4. Mix the flour and cocoa powder in a separate bowl and gradually add it to the cream cheese mixture.
5. Stir in the melted butter, chocolate chips, and chopped pistachio nuts.
6. Pour the mixture into a greased and lined springform cake pan.
7. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let it cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutritional Information: (Based on provided ingredients)

• Calories: Approx. 450 calories per serving (based on 8 servings)
• Fat: 28 grams
• Carbohydrates: 46 grams
• Protein: 9 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and creamy cheesecake with a chocolate and pistachio flavor.
• The combination of chocolate and pistachio gives it a unique and delicious taste.
• The texture is smooth and dense, with a slight crunch from the pistachios.

User Comments:

1. "This cheesecake is amazing! The combination of chocolate and pistachio is so unique and delicious."
2. "The texture of the cheesecake is perfect, not too sweet but rich and creamy."
3. "I love the crunch from the pistachios, it adds a nice contrast to the smooth cheesecake."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use room temperature eggs when making cheesecake to ensure a smoother mixture.
• Do not overbake the cheesecake, or it may become dry and crumbly. Check for doneness after 40 minutes of baking.
• Let the cheesecake cool completely before slicing and serving to ensure a smooth texture.