SAVORY HERB CHEESECAKE

Savory Herb Cheesecake image

Provided by internetnut

Categories Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup pecans
3/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
3 tablespoons land o lakes light stick butter
16 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened
11 ounces goat cheese, softened
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 large eggs
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill (plus some for garnish)
1 1/2 tablespoons chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leave
1 grated zest and lemon, juice of
2 teaspoons minced garlic
cherry tomatoes (garnish)

Steps:

Heat oven to 350. Line the bottom of an 8x3-inch springform pan with nonstick foil and coat sides with nonstick spray.
Crust: Pulse pecans and breadcrumbs in food processor until nuts are finely ground. Add butter; pulse until mixture forms moist, coarse crumbs. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 8-10 minutes, until crust is set and pale golden. Cool on wire rack. Raise oven temperature to 425.
Filling: Beat cream cheese, goat cheese, sour cream and Parmesan in a large bowl with mixer on medium speed until creamy. Beat in eggs until smooth, then remaining filling ingredients until incorporated. Pour into prepared crust and smooth the top.
Place pan in oven; reduce temperature to 325. Bake 45-50 minutes until light golden on top and set in the middle. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate. To serve, let cheesecake come to room temperature. Remove sides from pan; slide cheesecake from bottom of pan onto serving plate, removing foil. Garnish with dill and cherry tomato halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.3, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 60.1, Sodium 255.8, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 7.2