MUFFULETTA CHEESECAKE

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When I needed a party appetizer and couldn't find a recipe I liked, I created my own. This savory spread boasts the flavors of a classic Italian muffuletta sandwich. -Helen Flamm, Dayton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1-1/2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (40-45 crackers)
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 large egg yolk
2 cups shredded provolone cheese
1 cup chopped salami
OLIVE SALAD:
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
1/4 cup pitted Greek olives
4 pickled onions
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pepperoncini, stem removed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 garlic clove
SERVING:
Assorted crackers or baguette slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in sour cream and Italian seasoning. Add egg and egg yolk; beat on low speed just until blended. Fold in provolone cheese and salami. Pour into crust. Bake 35-45 minutes or until center is almost set. , Meanwhile, place olive salad ingredients in a food processor; process until coarsely chopped. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., Remove rim from pan. Top cheesecake with olive salad. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Victoria Wonyor
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This cheesecake was a showstopper! It was so beautiful and delicious. My guests loved it!


Mason plays
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This cheesecake was just okay. It wasn't as flavorful as I had hoped. The muffuletta filling was a bit bland and the cheesecake itself was a bit too dense.


Gaming sajan
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This cheesecake was amazing! It was the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The muffuletta filling was flavorful and the cheesecake was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


It's Kashmiri
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This cheesecake was a disaster! The crust was too thick and the cheesecake was too dense. I followed the recipe exactly, but something went wrong. I will not be making this recipe again.


amanda neeson
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I'm not a fan of muffulettas, so I was hesitant to try this cheesecake. However, I was pleasantly surprised! The muffuletta filling was subtle and did not overpower the cheesecake. The cheesecake itself was creamy and delicious. I would definitely re


Abas mughal G
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This cheesecake was delicious! The muffuletta filling added a unique and flavorful twist to the classic cheesecake recipe. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting dessert.


Leo Mubanga
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I found this recipe to be a bit confusing. The instructions were not very clear and I ended up having to make a few substitutions. The cheesecake turned out okay, but it wasn't as good as I had hoped.


Hilal Shahzada
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This cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste. The muffuletta filling was overpowering and the cheesecake itself was too dense.


Joyce Boyce
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I love muffulettas, so I was excited to try this cheesecake. It did not disappoint! The muffuletta filling was savory and tangy, and the cheesecake was creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Romiya Gurung
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfect! It was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


John Bannister
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This was the perfect dessert for my Mardi Gras party! It was festive and delicious. My guests loved it!


Luna Dark
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this Muffuletta Cheesecake was surprisingly good! The muffuletta filling added a nice savory flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the cheesecake. I would definitely make this again.


mohona sohanarif
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This Muffuletta Cheesecake was a hit at my party! The combination of flavors was unique and delicious. The cheesecake was creamy and flavorful, while the muffuletta filling added a savory and tangy touch. I highly recommend this recipe!