Pesto Swirled Cheesecake Recipe

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“My savory cheesecake was so popular at Thanksgiving, it was gone before my husband got a bite. He joined the appetizer line faster when I made it for Christmas and Super Bowl Sunday.” —Elizabeth Jackson, Portland, Oregon

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Pesto Swirled Cheesecake Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 24 Servings
30 35 65

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons finely chopped pine nuts, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • FILLING:
  • 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • PESTO TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Assorted crackers

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, pine nuts and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, beat the ricotta cheese, cream, Parmesan cheese, flour, salt and garlic salt until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust.
  • For topping, combine the basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts and garlic in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drop by teaspoonfuls over filling; cut through with a knife to swirl.
  • Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Serve with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 24 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice (calculated without crackers) equals 87 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 144 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Pesto Swirled Cheesecake in Country Woman December/January 2009, p26

Tip

Pine Nuts

Also know as pignolia or pinon, the pine nut is the small seed from one of several pine tree varieties. They are small elongated ivory-colored nuts measuring about 3/8 inch long and having a soft texture and a buttery flavor. Frequently used in Italian dishes and sauces such as pesto, pine nuts are often toasted to enhance their flavor.

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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