Savory Goat Cheese & Pesto Cheesecake
Source of Recipe
K. Levin
Recipe Introduction
"This dramatic savory cheesecake takes only 10 minutes to prepare and may be prepared up to two days before serving. To develop a nice spreading consistency, let the cheesecake stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving."
List of Ingredients
10 ounces goat cheese (chevre), crumbled
3 tablespoons prepared or homemade pesto
2 tablespoons finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley
Fresh basil sprigs
1 (12-inch) French bread baguette, sliced, toasted Recipe
Combine goat cheese, pesto, tomatoes and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix well with a fork. Line a 4- to 5-inch ramekin or shallow bowl with plastic wrap. Pack cheese mixture into ramekin, pressing very firmly to compact cheese. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 2 days before serving.
To serve, unmold cheesecake and roll top and sides in chopped basil, pressing to coat. Transfer to a decorative platter; garnish with basil sprigs and serve at room temperature with toasted bread.
SERVES 12
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