Mexican Cheesecake (Savoury)

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 17
A twist on traditional cheesecake, this Mexican Cheesecake is savory and full of flavor
in Appetizer

Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

6 corn tortillas
3 tablespoons melted butter or 3 tablespoons olive oil
12 ounces plain goat cheese
12 ounces cream cheese
1 1/4 cups sour cream
2 cloves garlic , minced
2 jalapenos or 2 serrano chilies , finely minced
1 cup salsa , drained , plus a little extra for garnish
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
4 extra large eggs
1/2 cup chopped cilantro , plus some sprigs for the garnish
2 stiffly beaten egg whites
watercress ( to garnish )
sliced avocado ( to garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
410
Sugar
3g
Fat
39g
This Mexican Cheesecake is a unique spin on traditional sweet cheesecakes. It features a corn tortilla crust and a savory cheese filling packed with garlic, jalapenos or serranos, and salsa. The result is a rich and flavorful appetizer that's perfect for parties. The cheesecake can be served at room temperature, making it a great make-ahead option. To garnish, top with extra salsa, watercress, sliced avocado, and cilantro sprigs. This recipe is gluten-free and can be made vegetarian by omitting the eggs.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.Cut the tortillas into small pieces and toss with melted butter or olive oil.
3.Press the tortilla pieces into the bottom of a springform pan.
4.Beat together the goat cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream until smooth.
5.Mix in the garlic, jalapenos or serranos, salsa, tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
6.Beat in the eggs one at a time until well combined.
7.Fold in the chopped cilantro and stiffly beaten egg whites.
8.Pour the cheese mixture over the tortilla crust.
9.Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is almost set.
10.Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before unmolding.
11.Garnish with extra salsa, watercress, sliced avocado, and cilantro sprigs before serving.

PROS

This savory cheesecake is a unique and flavorful appetizer that’s perfect for parties.

It can be made ahead of time and served at room temperature.

The recipe is also gluten-free and can be made vegetarian by omitting the eggs.

CONS

The recipe requires a springform pan and a food processor, which may not be accessible for some home cooks.

Some people may find the jalapenos or serranos to be too spicy for their taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein and healthy fats from the cheese and eggs.
The garlic and chilies may have immune-boosting properties and aid in digestion.

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