Best Savory Swiss Cheesecake Recipes

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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

SAVORY SWISS CHEESECAKE



Savory Swiss Cheesecake image

If you are tired of sweet cheesecakes (who am I kidding? Tired of cheesecakes?), then this one is for you. Swiss cheese, yum!

Provided by Megan Stewart

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 c margarine, melted
1/4 tsp basil
12 oz light cream cheese
1/8 tsp rosemary
16 oz plain yogurt
1 medium egg
1 medium egg yolk
2 c shredded swiss cheese
1 box wheat or rye crackers

Steps:

  • 1. Combine crushed crackers and melted margarine. Press into bottom and 1 1/2" up sides of 8" springform. Set aside. beat cream cheese until soft. Add yogurt, basil, rosemary and 1/2 t pepper. Blend. Add egg and egg yolk and beat on low until mixed. Stir in swiss cheese and pour into pan. Place pan on cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees 45-50 min. Loosen sides of pan with narrow spatula. Cool 30 min and remove sides to cool completely. Return sides of pan, chill overnight. Serve in little wedges with crackers.

SAVORY SWISS CHEESECAKE



Savory Swiss Cheesecake image

I haven't tried this one yet, but it sounds absolutely delicious. Great for a party, but plan ahead as it needs to refrigerate overnight. (prep and cook times do not include fridge time)

Provided by Swan Valley Tammi

Categories     Spreads

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cheesecake

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup finely crushed thin wheat crackers
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
12 ounces cream cheese
16 ounces plain yogurt
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 cups shredded swiss cheese
assorted cracker

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cracker crumbs and margarine. Press into the bottom of a 9" springform pan. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add yogurt, egg, egg yolk, basil and rosemary. Beat on low until just blended. Stir in Swiss cheese.
  • Pour into prepared crust. Place pan on baking sheet and bake at 350F for 40-50 minutes.
  • Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Cut in wedges and serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3127.4, Fat 254.8, SaturatedFat 136.6, Cholesterol 1036.9, Sodium 2783.3, Carbohydrate 98.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 37.7, Protein 117.1

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