Pistachio Cardamom Cheesecake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups finely crushed animal crackers
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• FILLING:
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1 drop green food coloring, optional
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped
• Sweetened whipped cream, optional
• Optional: Additional chopped pistachios and animal cracker crumbs