Best 4 Savory Summer Cheesecake Recipes
With warm-season produce like berries and stone fruit in full swing, summer is a fabulous time to try savory cheesecake. While traditional cheesecake is often sweet and dense, savory cheesecakes are lighter and airier, more of an appetizer than a dessert. They can be customized with any number of ingredients, from fresh herbs and vegetables to smoked meats and seafood. Whether you're looking for a refreshing lunch or a show-stopping party dish, there's a savory summer cheesecake recipe out there for you.
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SAVORY CHEESECAKES
These tiny cheesecakes--really cheeseballs in disguise--are a genius addition to the apps spread at your next group dinner.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 4h40m
Yield 4 savory cheesecakes (10 to 12 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 38
Steps:
- For the crust: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray the bottom of four 4-inch springform pans with nonstick spray.
- Mix the cracker crumbs, butter and pecans in a medium bowl until evenly moistened. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pans. Bake until the crusts are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Cool the pans on a rack.
- Once completely cool, spray the sides of the pans with cooking spray and line with strips of parchment.
- For the Cheddar-pimento cheesecake: Add the cream cheese, Cheddar, pimentos, Worcestershire, hot sauce and some salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Beat together using an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Spoon the mixture on top of one of the cooled crusts in the pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 4 hours.
- When ready to serve, unmold the sides of the pan from the cake and peel off the parchment. Top with the candied bacon and scallion greens.
- For the blue cheese cheesecake: Add the cream cheese, blue cheese, cream and some salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Beat together using an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Fold in the dates and shallots. Spoon the mixture on top of one of the cooled crusts in the pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours.
- When ready to serve, unmold the sides of the pan from the cake and peel off the parchment. Top with the candied walnuts and a drizzle of honey.
- For the mozzarella-basil cheesecake: Add the cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, cream and some salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Beat together using an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Fold in the chopped basil. Spoon the mixture on top of one of the cooled crusts in the pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours.
- When ready to serve, unmold the sides of the pan from the cake and peel off the parchment. Top with the cherry tomatoes, drizzles of balsamic syrup and olive oil and a sprig of basil.
- For the goat cheese-herb cheesecake: Add the cream cheese, goat cheese, cream, parsley, rosemary, lemon zest, Worcestershire to taste and some salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Beat together using an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Spoon the mixture on top of one of the cooled crusts in the pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Spread the jam over top. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours.
- When ready to serve, unmold the sides of the pan from the cake and peel off the parchment.
SAVORY CHEESECAKE
Provided by Alton Brown
Time 2h34m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, egg white, and the bagel chips. Press them into the bottom of a 10-inch spring form pan. Bake for 8 minutes to crisp up. Remove from oven and cool. Reduce the heat to 250 degrees F.
- In a mixing bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, blend the cream cheese, cornstarch, salt, and sour cream. Once combined, add the eggs. Fold in trout and chives. Pour the batter over the cooled crust. Bake for 1 hour. Turn the oven off and leave the cake in the oven for an additional hour without opening the door. Cool on a rack for at least 4 hours. Carefully unmold. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
SAVORY HERB CHEESECAKE
Plan ahead: You can prepare and bake cheesecake up to 1 week ahead and refrigerate. I found this recipe in Woman's Day magazine. I have not tried it but I'm posting it for safe keeping.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Cheese
Time 1h15m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350. Line the bottom of an 8x3-inch springform pan with nonstick foil and coat sides with nonstick spray.
- Crust: Pulse pecans and breadcrumbs in food processor until nuts are finely ground. Add butter; pulse until mixture forms moist, coarse crumbs. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 8-10 minutes, until crust is set and pale golden. Cool on wire rack. Raise oven temperature to 425.
- Filling: Beat cream cheese, goat cheese, sour cream and Parmesan in a large bowl with mixer on medium speed until creamy. Beat in eggs until smooth, then remaining filling ingredients until incorporated. Pour into prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Place pan in oven; reduce temperature to 325. Bake 45-50 minutes until light golden on top and set in the middle. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate. To serve, let cheesecake come to room temperature. Remove sides from pan; slide cheesecake from bottom of pan onto serving plate, removing foil. Garnish with dill and cherry tomato halves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.3, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 60.1, Sodium 255.8, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 7.2
SAVORY CHEESECAKE
Got this recipe from my viewing of FoodTV...it's an addiction really. I had hoped to make it for a gathering but have yet to have one since I got this one. I think I would exchange the trout for another meat...but thats up to individual taste I think. Enjoy
Provided by TishT
Categories Trout
Time 2h40m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, egg white, and the bagel chips.
- Press them into the bottom of a 10" spring form pan.
- Bake for 8 minutes to crisp up.
- Remove from oven and cool.
- Reduce the heat to 250F.
- In a mixing bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, blend the cream cheese, cornstarch, salt, and sour cream.
- Once combined, add the eggs.
- Fold in trout and chives.
- Pour the batter over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 1 hour.
- Turn the oven off and leave the cake in the oven for an additional hour without opening the door.
- Cool on a rack for at least 4 hours.
- Carefully unmold.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478, Fat 44.5, SaturatedFat 26.8, Cholesterol 191.6, Sodium 650.5, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 14.7
Tips:
- Use a high-quality cream cheese. This will ensure that your cheesecake is smooth and creamy.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before you start baking. This will help it incorporate smoothly into the other ingredients.
- Don't overbeat the cream cheese. Overbeating can cause the cheesecake to be dense and crumbly.
- Use a springform pan for baking your cheesecake. This will make it easy to remove the cheesecake from the pan after it has cooled.
- Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving. This will help it set properly.
Conclusion:
Savory cheesecakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for any occasion. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a unique and flavorful dish, give savory cheesecake a try.
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