Country Ham Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Country Ham Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, melted; 3 cups soup-and-oyster crackers (small saltine crackers); 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces); 4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature; 7 large eggs; 2 cups grated Swiss cheese (about 8 ounces); 1 cup 1/2-inch cubes ham; 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, melted
3 cups soup-and-oyster crackers (small saltine crackers)
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
7 large eggs
2 cups grated Swiss cheese (about 8 ounces)
1 cup 1/2-inch cubes ham
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

1
Preheat oven to 300F.
2
Brush 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
3
Finely grind crackers in processor.
4
Mix cracker crumbs, Parmesan and 5 tablespoons melted butter in medium bowl to blend.
5
Reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture for topping; press remainder onto bottom and up sides of prepared pan.
6
Refrigerate while preparing filling.
7
Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and eggs in large bowl until smooth.
8
Mix in remaining ingredients.
9
Pour filling into crust.
10
Sprinkle reserved 1/2 cup crumbs over.
11
Place cheesecake on rimmed baking sheet.
12
Bake until filling no longer moves in center when pan is gently shaken, about 2 hours.
13
Cool 30 minutes.
14
Serve warm or at room temperature.
15
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
16
Cover and refrigerate.
17
Let stand 2 hours at room temperature before serving.)

1176

kcal

Calories

100

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, melted, 3 cups soup-and-oyster crackers (small saltine crackers), 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces), 4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Country Ham 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.

Country Ham Cheesecake

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