Best Savory Blue Cheese Cheesecake With Cherry Pear Compote And Cherry Balsamic Glaze Recipes

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SAVORY BLUE CHEESE CHEESECAKE



Savory Blue Cheese Cheesecake image

A sensuous appetizer with a variety of textures and flavors. Use any type of fresh herbs you have available. Serve with an assortment of fine crackers.

Provided by MissEllaneous

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 fluid ounces heavy cream, chilled
5 ounces blue cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
5 seedless red grapes, halved

Steps:

  • Whip the cream in a medium bowl until stiff and season with salt and pepper. Set aside 1 ounce of the blue cheese, and mash the rest with a fork in a separate bowl. Stir in the basil, oregano and thyme, then fold in the whipped cream.
  • Place a 3 inch metal ring (or biscuit cutter) onto a serving plate, and fill the bottom with walnuts. Spoon the whipped cream mixture into the ring, and smooth the top. Carefully remove the ring. Sprinkle the remaining blue cheese and grapes over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 97.9 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 19.2 g, Sodium 553.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

BLUE CHEESE AND PEAR TARTLETS



Blue Cheese and Pear Tartlets image

Tasty, hot appetizers that take little time to prepare but will impress your guests!

Provided by BOLLIVEB

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 35m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1 ripe pear - peeled, cored, and chopped
2 tablespoons light cream
ground black pepper to taste
1 (2.1 ounce) package mini phyllo tart shells

Steps:

  • Pre-bake phyllo shells according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix together blue cheese, pear, and cream. Season to taste with pepper. Spoon mixture into cooled shells.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 116.3 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

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