SAVORY SWISS CHEESECAKE

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Big on Swiss cheese flavor, this creamy appetizer is irresistible at a festive buffet table! I serve this savory cheesecake before a holiday meal several years ago, and it was the hit of the evening. -Marjorie Turner, Poquoson, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup finely crushed thin wheat crackers
3 tablespoons butter, melted
12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
2 cups reduced-fat plain yogurt
1 large egg, room temperature
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the yogurt, egg, egg yolk, basil and rosemary; beat on low speed just until blended. Stir in Swiss cheese., Pour into prepared crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until center is almost set. 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. Cut into wedges; serve with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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