Manouri Cheesecake With Wine Poached Peaches And Ph

Name: Manouri Cheesecake With Wine Poached Peaches And Phyllo Cigars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the cheesecake; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 5 ounces graham crackers; 4 cups manouri cheese; 6 whole eggs; 16 ounces cream cheese; 2 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons vanilla; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 pinch salt; 1/4 cup orange liqueur; For the poached peaches; 5 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted and halved; 15 greek dried figs; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cinnamon stick; 2 whole black peppercorns; 2 cups greek sweet wine, such as Mavrodaphne; For the sesame cigar; 2 sheets country-style phyllo dough; 4 tablespoons walnuts, ground; 4 tablespoons sesame seeds, ground; 4 tablespoons sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon, ground; 1/2 cup butter, melted

Servings: persons

For the cheesecake
2 tablespoons butter, melted
5 ounces graham crackers
4 cups manouri cheese
6 whole eggs
16 ounces cream cheese
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup orange liqueur
For the poached peaches
5 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted and halved
15 greek dried figs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cinnamon stick
2 whole black peppercorns
2 cups greek sweet wine, such as Mavrodaphne
For the sesame cigar
2 sheets country-style phyllo dough
4 tablespoons walnuts, ground
4 tablespoons sesame seeds, ground
4 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon, ground
1/2 cup butter, melted

1
Combine the melted butter and ground graham crackers on the bottom and up the sides of a 10-inch springform pan and chill.
2
Preheat the oven to 325u00b0F.
3
In the bowl of an electric mixer whisk together all the.
4
remaining ingredients for the cheesecake.
5
Pour into the chilled springform pan and bake until set, about 1 1/4 hours.
6
While the cheesecake is baking, make the fruit topping: Poach the peaches and figs in the wine together with the spices until the figs soften.
7
Remove peaches and figs with a slotted spoon and strain the liquid.
8
Put back into a pot and simmer until reduced to a loose syrup consistency. Place the fruit back into the reduced wine.
9
Make the cigars: Place the first phyllo sheet in front of you, brush with butter and sprinkle with half the nut and sesame seed.
10
filling.
11
Sprinkle lightly with sugar and cinnamon and roll up along the horizontal end very tightly to get a thin cylinder.
12
Repeat with the second sheet and nut-sesame-seed mixture.
13
Bake on a buttered sheet pan until crisp and golden, remove, cool, and, using a serrated knife cut into 8 equal pieces.
14
When the cheesecake is set and golden, remove and cool.
15
Remove from the springform pan and cut into 8 slices.
16
To serve: top with the peach-wine mixture and garnish with a phyllo cigar.

2138

kcal

Calories

140

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the cheesecake, 2 tablespoons butter, melted, 5 ounces graham crackers, 4 cups manouri cheese, and more.

Yes, Manouri Cheesecake With Wine Poached Peaches And Phyllo Cigars 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.

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Manouri Cheesecake With Wine Poached Peaches And Phyllo Cigars

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