Fiesta Cheesecake

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 15
Fiesta Cheesecake, a savory and spicy twist on the classic dessert
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

4 hr

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup blue tortilla chips , ground
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter , melted
2 packages cream cheese , softened
3 eggs
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cups sour cream
2 cups tomatoes , chopped
1 small yellow sweet pepper , diced
1 small sweet green pepper , diced
4 green onions , sliced
2 garlic cloves , minced
2 tablespoons fresh coriander , chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
449
Sugar
7g
Fat
40g
Fiesta Cheesecake is a unique twist on the classic dessert that combines the rich and creamy texture of cheesecake with the savory and spicy flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine. Blue chip crumbs form the crust, and a spicy cream cheese filling is topped with a mixture of fresh tomatoes, peppers, and garlic. The result is a deliciously unique dessert that is perfect for any occasion, from casual dinner parties to special occasions. It's sure to satisfy any cheese and spice lover!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.In a medium bowl, combine the ground blue chips, flour, and melted butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
3.In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Stir in the lime juice, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and hot pepper sauce. Pour into the crust.
4.Bake for 25 minutes or until set. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix together the sour cream, tomatoes, sweet peppers, green onions, garlic, coriander, lime juice, salt, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce.
5.Spread the sour cream mixture over the cheesecake. Bake an additional 5 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours. Run knife around edge of cheesecake; remove from springform pan. Serve chilled.

PROS

This savory cheesecake is a creative way to enjoy the classic dessert with a spicy twist.

It’s perfect for those who love a little heat in their food and is sure to impress dinner party guests.

CONS

The ingredients list may be intimidating to some, and the recipe can be time-consuming to make.

It’s also a calorie-dense dish, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not particularly healthy, it does contain several nutritious ingredients.
Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and potassium, while peppers are rich in antioxidants and vitamin A.

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