Artichoke Cheesecake

  Desserts

I created this appetizer about 10 years ago. The combination of herbs and cheese seemed like a natural pairing. The addition of artichokes just took this over the top as a wonderful sensation.

Artichoke Cheesecake

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min. + chilling
YIELD: 24 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
  • Assorted crackers

Instructions

  • 1. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square); securely wrap foil around pan. Drizzle melted butter over bottom of pan; sprinkle bread crumbs over butter.
  • 2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Beat in the feta cheese, onions, garlic, tarragon, basil and salt. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in artichokes and red pepper. Pour into springform pan. Place pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
  • 3. Bake at 350° until center is just set and top appears dull, 35-40 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 118 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

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