Pesto Cheesecake
This pesto cheesecake is a savory take on a traditional cheesecake, and boy is it satisfying!
Ingredients
| For the crust: | ||
| Bread crumb | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Parmesan | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Olive oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| For the pesto: | ||
| Pine nuts | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Fresh basil | 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Parmesan | 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Olive oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5 gm) | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
| For the filling: | ||
| Package cream cheese | 16 Ounce (2 packages of 8 ounce each) | |
| Ricotta | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Hot sauce | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Eggs | 3 Large | |
| Pine nuts | 2 Tablespoon (for topping) |
Directions
GETTING READY:
1.Preheat the oven at 325 degrees.
MAKING:
2.Grease 9 inches pan.
3.Combine crust ingredients and blend until smooth.
4.Coat pan with mixture.
5.Combine pesto mixture and blend until smooth.
6.Combine filling mixture except eggs and blend until smooth.
7.Add eggs gradually.
8.Combine 1/2 with pesto.
9.Coat pan with mixture
10.Coat pan with the other half of the filling mixture.
11.Top with pine nuts.
12.Bake 40 to 45 min.
13.Cool until firm.
SERVING:
14.Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Summary
Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 6
