Chocolate Cheesecake with Pistachio Crust - Love of Food

Ingredients

• 2 cups shelled pistachios, toasted
• 1⁄2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 26-ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup heavy cream, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate
• ¾ cup heavy cream