Sharp Cheddar Cheesecake

Name: Sharp Cheddar Cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 2/3 cup crushed crisp rye or pumpernickel crackers; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 2 eggs; 8 oz. (2 cups) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers (from 7.25-oz. jar); 1/4 cup sliced green onions; Green onion curls, if desired; Roasted red bell peppers, cut into shapes with cutters, if desired

18 Ratings

2 Reviews

Prep 20 min
Total 4 hr 0 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 16

Don't skimp on the required cooling time. It's necessary for neat slicing. Even better, make the cheesecake a full day ahead of the party.

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated March 7, 2005

Ingredients

Cheesecake

2/3 cup crushed crisp rye or pumpernickel crackers
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 eggs
8 oz. (2 cups) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers (from 7.25-oz. jar)
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Garnish

Green onion curls, if desired
Roasted red bell peppers, cut into shapes with cutters, if desired

Steps

1

Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, combine crushed crackers and butter; mix well. Press evenly in bottom of ungreased 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350°F. for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
2

Beat cream cheese in medium bowl until light and fluffy. Add cream, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and eggs; beat until smooth and well blended. Stir in shredded cheese, roasted peppers and 1/4 cup green onions; mix well. Spread over partially baked crust.
3

Bake at 350°F. for 35 to 40 minutes or until center is set. Cool 30 minutes.
4

Loosen edges of cheesecake with small metal spatula or knife. Cool an additional 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
5

To serve, carefully remove sides of pan. Place cheesecake on serving platter. Garnish with green onion curls and roasted pepper cutouts. Surround cheesecake with apple and pear slices or assorted crackers.