Cashel Blue Cheesecake With Pickled Pears Recipe

Name: Cashel Blue Cheesecake With Pickled Pears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup olive oil; 7 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, minced; salt; pepper; 1 tablespoon mixed peppercorns; 15 ounces canned pears, drained and sliced; 1 ¼ cups crumbs from digestive biscuits (graham crackers may be used, but they are sweeter); ½ cup ground walnuts; ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted; 6 ounces blue cheese, cut into small pieces, Cashel Blue preferred; 6 eggs; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced; 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped; pepper; 10 ounces mixed salad greens (optional)

Servings: persons

⅔ cup olive oil
7 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon mixed peppercorns
15 ounces canned pears, drained and sliced
1 ¼ cups crumbs from digestive biscuits (graham crackers may be used, but they are sweeter)
½ cup ground walnuts
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
6 ounces blue cheese, cut into small pieces, Cashel Blue preferred
6 eggs
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
pepper
10 ounces mixed salad greens (optional)

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["Combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper and peppercorns in a jar.", "Cover tightly and shake until well-blended.", "Place pears in a glass bowl and pour the dressing over them.", "Cover and refrigerate 2-4 hours.", "Preheat oven to 350.", "Combine biscuit crumbs and scallions in a small bowl.", "Blend in butter.", "Press into the bottom of a lightly buttered 9"" springform pan (or eight 4"" springform pans).", "Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes.", "Let cool on a rack for 20 minutes.", "Sprinkle blue cheese over base.", "Place eggs, cream cheese, chives and green onions in a food processor.", "Process until smooth, 10-20 seconds.", "Sprinkle with pepper.", "Spoon over the blue cheese.", "Bake until browned and set, about 25-30 minutes.", "Let cool on a rack for 25-30 minutes.", "Remove sides of pan(s).", "To serve, place slices or individual cheesecakes on a plate, and surround with greens and pears.", "Drizzle some of the pear juice over the greens."]

1478

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup olive oil, 7 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 garlic cloves, minced, salt, and more.

Yes, Cashel Blue Cheesecake With Pickled Pears 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.

Cashel Blue Cheesecake With Pickled Pears

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