Pesto Swirled Cheesecake Recipe

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Pesto Swirled Cheesecake
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Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, pine nuts and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, beat the ricotta cheese, cream, Parmesan cheese, flour, salt and garlic salt until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust.
  3. For topping, combine the basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts and garlic in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drop by teaspoonfuls over filling; cut through with a knife to swirl.
  4. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
  5. Serve with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 24 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 94.68 Kcal (396 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.24g 11%
Cholesterol 27.82mg 9%
Sodium 110.24mg 5%
Potassium 52.55mg 1%
Total Carbs 4.01g 1%
Sugars 0.28g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.25g 1%
Protein 3.68g 7%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 60.8mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 256.61 Kcal (1074 kJ)
Calories from fat 176.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.61g 11%
Cholesterol 75.4mg 9%
Sodium 298.79mg 5%
Potassium 142.41mg 1%
Total Carbs 10.88g 1%
Sugars 0.75g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 1%
Protein 9.97g 7%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0%
Iron 1mg 2%
Calcium 164.7mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.4
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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