Basil Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Basil Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 2 1/2 cups basil, fresh; 1/2 cup parsley; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 clove garlic; 1 lb ricotta cheese, room temperature; 2 lbs cream cheese, room temperature; 1/2 lb parmesan cheese, grated; 5 eggs; 1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 1/2 cups basil, fresh
1/2 cup parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic
1 lb ricotta cheese, room temperature
2 lbs cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 lb parmesan cheese, grated
5 eggs
1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted

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["Preheat oven to 325F degrees.", "Butter bottom and sides of 10"" spring form pan.", "Mix bread crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.", "Sprinkle mixture into pan, turning to coat completely.", "Mix basil leaves, parsley, oil, salt and garlic in food processor until smooth paste forms, about 2 minutes, scraping sides occasionally.", "Put ricotta cheese, cream cheese and Parmesan in a mixer bowl and mix until smooth about 2 minutes.", "Mix in the eggs.", "Remove about 1/3 of this mixture to a small bowl.", "Into the original 2/3 cheese mixture, fold in the basil mixture until well blended.", "Pour the basil mixture into the prepared pan and carefully spread an even layer of the cheese mixture on top.", "Sprinkle with pine nuts.", "Set pan on a baking sheet.", "Bake 1 1/2 hours.", "Turn oven off and cool cheesecake about 1 hour with the oven door slightly ajar.", "Transfer to a rack and cool completely.", "Serve at room temperature, or slightly warmed."]

1872

kcal

Calories

163

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, 2 1/2 cups basil, fresh, and more.

Yes, Basil Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Basil Cheesecake

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