Description
Indulge in a delightful savory cheesecake featuring a Parmesan crust, a rich cream cheese filling with sharp cheddar, and a tangy roasted tomato jam topping. This elegant dish is perfect for a special brunch or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Parmesan Crust:
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Roasted Tomato Jam:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Parmesan Crust: Preheat the oven. Mix crackers, Parmesan, and butter. Press into pan and bake.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, add remaining ingredients, mix, and pour over crust. Bake.
- Create the Roasted Tomato Jam: Toss tomatoes with oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Roast until caramelized, then mash or blend.
- Assemble: Top chilled cheesecake with tomato jam before serving.
Notes
- This savory cheesecake can be made a day ahead and topped just before serving.
- Enhance the tomato jam with fresh basil or thyme for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 90mg