Pesto Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Pesto Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package fresh basil, about 1/2 cup; 1/3 cup pine nuts; 2 cloves garlic; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese -- grated; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese -- grated; 2 package,8oz cream cheese; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese -- grated; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 3 large eggs; 1/4 cup pine nuts

Servings: persons

1 package fresh basil, about 1/2 cup
1/3 cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese -- grated
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese -- grated
2 package,8oz cream cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese -- grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
3 large eggs
1/4 cup pine nuts

1
For Pesto: Finely chop first three ingredients in processor. With motor still running pour olive oil slowly down feed tube, process until well incorporated. Add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan and blend well. (If desired use 1/2 cup commercial pesto sauce.)
2
For Cheesecake: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Rub butter over botton and sides of 9-inch springform pan. Mix breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons Parmesan and coat pan with the crumb mixture. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, ricotta, Parmesan, salt and cayenne in a large bowl until light. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Transfer half of mixture to medium bowl. Mix pesto mixture into remaining half. Pour pesto mixture into prepared pan; smooth top. Carefully spoon plain mixture over; gently smooth top. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup pine nuts and bake until center no longer moves when pan is shaken, about 45 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool completely. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package fresh basil, about 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup pine nuts, 2 cloves garlic, 1/3 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Pesto 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.

Pesto Cheesecake

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