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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Crushed sesame crackers create the crust for this savory cheesecake that features a rich blend of ricotta, feta and cream cheese. The creamy mixture is mildly seasoned with basil and garlic and so delicious when spread on crackers for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.Virginia Galloway, Houston, Texas Ingredients:
1 cup crushed sesame snack crackers |
3 tablespoons butter, melted |
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1 cup ricotta cheese |
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese |
2 eggs, lightly beaten |
1/3 cup sour cream |
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil |
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers, patted dry |
assorted crackers |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, ricotta cheese and feta cheese until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the sour cream, basil and garlic powder. Fold in peppers. Pour into crust.
3. 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. Serve with crackers. Yield: 16 servings.
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