Country ham cheesecake is a unique and flavorful dish that combines the tangy brine of country ham with the creamy indulgence of cheesecake. This culinary creation has gained popularity among food enthusiasts for its intriguing combination of sweet and savory elements. If you're looking to impress your dinner guests with a dish that is both delicious and visually appealing, country ham cheesecake is an excellent choice.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
SAVORY HAM CHEESECAKE
My mom was the best cook-everything she made was special. She served this elegant cheesecake on Sunday following a Saturday ham dinner. Now my family loves it, too!-Shannon Soper, West Bend, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h35m
Yield 24-30 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined (mixture will be thick). Add the ham, Swiss cheese, chives, basil, salt and pepper; beat just until combined. Pour into crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until filling is almost set. Turn oven off. Leave cheesecake in oven with door ajar for 30 minutes. , Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.
COUNTRY HAM
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories main-dish
Time P2DT4h30m
Yield 20 portions
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Unwrap ham and scrub off any surface mold (if you hung in a sack for 6 months you'd have mold too). Carefully remove hock with hand saw. (If this idea makes you eye your first aid kit, ask your butcher to do it. But make sure you keep the hock, it's the best friend collard greens ever had.)
- Place ham in cooler and cover with clean water. (As long as it's not too dirty you can use what southerners call the "hose pipe"). Stash the cooler in the bushes. If it's summer, throw in some ice. If it's freezing out, keep the cooler inside. Change the water twice a day for two days turning the ham each time.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place ham in a large disposable turkey-roasting pan and add enough Dr. Pepper to come about halfway up the side of the ham. Add pickle juice if you've got it and tent completely with heavy-duty foil. Cook for 1/2 hour then reduce heat to 325 degrees F, and cook another 1 1/2 hours.
- Turn the ham over, insert an oven safe thermometer (probe-style is best) and cook another 1 1/2 hours, or until the deepest part of the ham hits 140 degrees F (approximately 15 to 20 minutes per pound total).
- Let rest 1/2 hour then slice paper-thin. Serve with biscuits or soft yeast rolls.
- Cooks note: Even after soaking, country ham is quite salty, so thin slicing is mandatory. If you're a bacon fan, however, cut a thicker (1/4-inch) slice and fry it up for breakfast.
COUNTRY HAM CHEESECAKE
I've never made this...but I have eaten it!! It was wonderful! (we had it at a wine and cheese party)
Provided by katie in the UP
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 2h30m
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Brush 9 inch diameter springform pan with 1 tbls melted butter.
- Finely grind crackers in processor.
- Mix cracker crumbs, parmesan and 5 tbls melted butter in a med bowl to blend. Reserve 1/2 cup of crumb mixture for topping; press remaining onto bottom and sides of prepared pan.
- Refrigerate while preparing filling.
- Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and eggs in a large bowl until smooth.
- Mix in remaining ingredients, pour filling onto crust.
- Sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
- Place cheesecake on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until filling no longer moves in center when gently shaken, about 2 hours.
- Cool 30 minutes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.5, Fat 45.1, SaturatedFat 26.3, Cholesterol 251.8, Sodium 1025.8, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 21.8
COUNTRY HAM
Peach preserves give this easy entree a mildly fruity flair.
Provided by Kristen Ostlund
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham Whole
Time 2h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.
- Set ham into the prepared roasting pan and pierce several times with a fork.
- Stir brown sugar, peach preserves, and mustard together in a bowl; spread over the ham. Cover the ham with a sheet of aluminum foil.
- Roast ham in preheated oven, basting regularly, for 90 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil cover and continue baking until hot in the center, 30 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 2235.5 mg, Sugar 26.4 g
COUNTRY HAM CHEESECAKE
Provided by Marcel Desaulniers
Categories Bake Cream Cheese Parmesan Ham Swiss Cheese Chive
Yield Makes 12 to 16 (first-course) servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Brush 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Finely grind crackers in processor. Mix cracker crumbs, Parmesan and 5 tablespoons melted butter in medium bowl to blend. Reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture for topping; press remainder onto bottom and up sides of prepared pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
- Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and eggs in large bowl until smooth. Mix in remaining ingredients. Pour filling into crust. Sprinkle reserved 1/2 cup crumbs over. Place cheesecake on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until filling no longer moves in center when pan is gently shaken, about 2 hours. Cool 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand 2 hours at room temperature before serving.)
Tips:
- Choose a quality country ham. Look for one that is well-aged and has a deep, rich flavor. You can find country ham at most specialty food stores or online.
- Soak the ham before baking. This will help to remove some of the saltiness and make the ham more tender. Soak the ham in cold water for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
- Use a combination of cheeses. This will give the cheesecake a more complex flavor. I recommend using a mixture of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
- Don't overbeat the cheesecake batter. Overbeating can make the cheesecake tough. Mix the ingredients until they are just combined.
- Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help to prevent the cheesecake from cracking. Place the cheesecake pan in a larger pan filled with hot water.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving. This will help the cheesecake to set properly.
Conclusion:
Country ham cheesecake is a unique and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover country ham, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give country ham cheesecake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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