Savory Florentine Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Savory Florentine Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dry breadcrumbs, preferably made from homemade brioche bread; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon prepared Dijon mustard; 4 eggs; 1 1/4 cups freshly grated gruyere cheese, about 4 ounces; 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 1/4 cup chopped scallion

Servings: persons

2 cups dry breadcrumbs, preferably made from homemade brioche bread
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon prepared Dijon mustard
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups freshly grated gruyere cheese, about 4 ounces
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup chopped scallion

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Preheat oven to 350u00b0F
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Combine the bread crumbs and melted butter and press on the bottom and sides of a buttered 9-inch spring-form pan. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until very lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
3
Cook the spinach according to package directions, place in a strainer, and press out all the liquid. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, cream, salt, and mustard until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition. Add the spinach, grated cheeses, paprika, cayenne, and scallions. Beat on low speed until well combined.
4
Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and bake for approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes, or until the filling is set and browned. Cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack. Serve with sliced fresh fruit and a green salad with vinaigrette dressing.

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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: 2 cups dry breadcrumbs, preferably made from homemade brioche bread, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Savory Florentine 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.

Savory Florentine Cheesecake

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