Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of this unique Savory Cheesecake with a flavorful Roasted Tomato Jam and a crispy Parmesan Crust. Perfect for serving as an appetizer or a delightful snack.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Roasted Tomato Jam:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan, bake for 10 minutes, and cool.
- Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chives, and thyme. Pour over crust, bake for 40–45 minutes, cool, then refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Tomato Jam: Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and salt. Roast at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, mash lightly, and cool. Top chilled cheesecake with tomato jam before serving.
Notes
- This cheesecake can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the tomato jam.
- Serve with crostini or crackers as an appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
