I love the idea of a savory 'cheesecake'--it's a wonderful first entree to serve with crackers and veggies while sipping on something sweet and waiting for dinner to come out. Or, I can see a slice served on top of a green salad with some crusty bread.
And the best thing is that you make it the day before! The original recipe is from http://www.allrecipes.com/, but I have changed it a bit. I hope you like it!
SAVORY SWISS CHEESECAKE
Adapted (changed) from www.allrecipes.com
Can probably serve 10-12 as an appetizer.
For thin crust:
1 cup finely crushed crackers (original recipe says 'thin wheat' but any crackers will do)
3 Tbsp. light butter, melted
For cheesecake:
12 oz. reduced fat cream cheese (1/3 less fat), softened
2 8-oz. containers plain fat-free yogurt, Greek style preferred (sour cream will work also)
1 egg
1 egg yolk (I use about 1/4-1/3 cup eggbeaters)
1/4 tsp. dried basil
1/8 tsp. dried rosemary
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
3 green onions, chopped--green and white parts
To Serve:
Assorted crackers
Fruit or vegetables
In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in springform pan; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the yogurt, egg, yolk (or whites), basil, rosemary, and salt & pepper; beat on low speed just until blended. Stir in Swiss cheese, green onions, and Parmesan cheese (if using).
Pour cheesecake mixture into prepared springform pan. Place the pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350*F for 40-50 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. Remove sides of pan. Cut into wedges; serve with crackers.
Refrigerate any leftovers.
This looks just like the one I had at Bachmann's bakery in Luzern, Switzerland. I'm going to have to try this.
ReplyDeleteI hope you like it, Ashley! We think it's wonderful with a sparkly sweet drink or some grapes on the side. I will have to put that bakery on my life 'to see one day' list!
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