This appetizer is simple to make, yet it looks--and tastes--spectacular.
Triple Cheese Appetizer Cheesecake
- Prep Time 15 min
- Total 5 hr 55 min
- Ingredients 10
- Servings 24
Ingredients
- 1 cup crushed sesame crackers
- 3 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 4 oz. feta cheese, finely crumbled (1 cup)
- 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers (from 7.25-oz. jar)
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, combine crushed crackers and margarine; mix well. Press in bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of ungreased 9-inch springform pan.
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Step2In large bowl, combine ricotta, feta and cream cheese; beat until creamy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in all remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into crust-lined pan.
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Step3Bake at 350°F. for 35 to 40 minutes or until center is just about set. Cool 30 minutes.
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Step4Loosen edges of cheesecake with small metal spatula or knife; cool 30 minutes or until completely cooled. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
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Step5To serve, carefully remove sides of pan; place base of pan and cheesecake on serving plate. Cut into thin wedges. Serve with assorted crackers. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition
100
Calories
8g
Total Fat
3g
Protein
4g
Total Carbohydrate
1g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/24 of Recipe
- Calories
- 100
- Calories from Fat
- 70
- Total Fat
- 8g
- 12%
- Saturated Fat
- 4g
- 20%
- Cholesterol
- 35mg
- 12%
- Sodium
- 150mg
- 6%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 4g
- 1%
- Dietary Fiber
- 0g
- 0%
- Sugars
- 1g
- Protein
- 3g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 8%
- 8%
- Vitamin C
- 6%
- 6%
- Calcium
- 6%
- 6%
- Iron
- 2%
- 2%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Fat;Tips from the
Pillsbury Kitchens
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