Zesty Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Zesty Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Crushed Doritos (most Of A Large Bag); ⅓ cups Butter, Melted; 3 packages Cream Cheese (8 Ounce Packages); 1/2 cups Miracle Whip; 2 Tablespoons Flour; 1 envelope Taco Seasoning (or 2-3 Tablespoons); 4 whole Eggs; 1- 1/2 cup Cooked And Cubed Chicken; 1/4 cups Shredded Marble Cheese (or Mexican Variety); ⅓ cups Finely Chopped Green Onions; 2 cups Sour Cream; 1 cup Salsa; 1/2 cups Green Pepper, Chopped; 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes

Servings: persons

2 cups Crushed Doritos (most Of A Large Bag)
⅓ cups Butter, Melted
3 packages Cream Cheese (8 Ounce Packages)
1/2 cups Miracle Whip
2 Tablespoons Flour
1 envelope Taco Seasoning (or 2-3 Tablespoons)
4 whole Eggs
1- 1/2 cup Cooked And Cubed Chicken
1/4 cups Shredded Marble Cheese (or Mexican Variety)
⅓ cups Finely Chopped Green Onions
2 cups Sour Cream
1 cup Salsa
1/2 cups Green Pepper, Chopped
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes

1
You can make this in a 9 spring form pan or for a thinner cake, use a 12 spring form pan.
2
Combine crushed tortilla chips and butter, press into bottom of a 9 spring form pan.
3
(It is best to put these through a food processor if possible but you can also crush them by hand in the bag.)
4
-In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, Miracle Whip, flour and taco seasoning until smooth.
5
Add in the eggs, but do not over mix.
6
Stir in the chicken chunks, cheese and onions.
7
Pour this mixture over the Doritos crust.
8
Place spring form pan on a baking sheet, and cook at 325F for an hour, or until centre is set.
9
-Cool on wire rack.
10
After about 20 minutes, run a knife around the edge, and loosen the cake from the spring form pan.
11
When the cake is room temperature, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a few hours (preferably overnight).
12
-Just before serving, remove the sides of the spring form pan.
13
Garnish with sour cream, salsa, peppers and cherry tomatoes.
14
Serve with crackers, pita chips, etc.

1148

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Crushed Doritos (most Of A Large Bag), ⅓ cups Butter, Melted, 3 packages Cream Cheese (8 Ounce Packages), 1/2 cups Miracle Whip, and more.

Yes, Zesty 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zesty Cheesecake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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