Elegant Pistachio Raspberry Crunch Cheesecake A luxurious cheesecake with a nutty pistachio base, creamy filling, and a tangy raspberry layer, topped with a crunchy pistachio crumble for extra texture and flavor.

 Ingredients
For the Pistachio Crust:

1 ½ cups pistachios, shelled and finely ground

½ cup graham cracker crumbs

¼ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

¼ tsp salt

For the Raspberry Layer:

1 ½ cups fresh raspberries (or raspberry puree if you prefer a smoother layer)

2 tbsp granulated sugar

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (to thicken, optional)

For the Pistachio Cheesecake Filling:

24 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

3 large eggs

1 cup heavy cream

1/3 cup pistachio paste (or finely ground pistachios for a more subtle flavor)

¼ cup shelled pistachios, chopped (for garnish)

For the Crunchy Topping:

½ cup pistachios, chopped

¼ cup brown sugar

2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

¼ cup oats (optional, for added crunch)

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