Best Chili Cheesecake Recipes

MANGO-LIME-CHILI CHEESECAKE WITH RASPBERRY TEQUILA PUREE

Steps:

• Make Crust: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray nonstick springform pan. Cover bottom and outside of pan with foil. Stir together dry crust ingredients in bowl. Add butter mix until mixture is moist. Press evenly and firmly into bottom of pan. Bake until crust is set, about 12 min. Maintain oven temperature. For Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in large bowl until smooth. Add eggs, 1 at a time, and beat until well incorporated. Add pureed mango. Add zest, lime juice, Tajin, and chili powder. Pour filling into springform pan. Bake in a water bath in the oven until the center is almost set, about 90 minutes. (The center should still move when pan is gently shaken.) Carefully remove from water bath. Cool cheesecake on wire rack. After 10 min, run knife around edges. Refrigerate uncovered overnight. Remove pan sides before cutting. To cut, warm a sharp knife under hot water. To obtain the cleanest slices, wipe the blade after every cut, and rewarm under hot water. For Sauce: Puree raspberries, sugar, water, lime juice and tequila. Adjust sugar, lime juice and tequila according to taste. Strain the sauce through a fine mesh strainer, pushing on solids. Serve sauce over a slice of cheesecake.

CHEDDAR CHILI CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Stir together breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup of shredded cheese, sprinkle on the bottom of a buttered 9" springform pan.
• Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer about 4 minutes; add half of ham, the 10 oz.
• of sharp cheddar cheese and next six ingredients.
• Beat at low speed till well blended.
• Pour half of the cream cheese mixture in pan and top with remaining ham.
• Pour remaining cheese mixture over ham.
• Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until center is set.
• Let stand for 30 minutes.
• Gently run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake and release sides of pan.
• Serve at room temperature with crackers.

CHILI CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325º.
• Combine the crushed tortillas and melted butter in a small bowl and press into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
• Bake 15 minutes, remove from oven and leave oven on.
• In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and eggs. Add green chilies, jalapeno, and cheeses.
• Pour over tortilla crust and put back in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Being careful not to overcook.
• Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
• Run a knife carefully around the edge of the cheesecake and remove the side of the pan.
• Spread sour cream over the top and decorate with garnishes.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

CHICKEN CHILI CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Combine the tortilla chips and butter. Press on the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan, or deep dish pie pan Set aside Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer at high speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, Worcestershire sauce, salt and minced green onions. Pour half of the cream cheese mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the chicken, chiles and Monterey Jack cheese. Carefully pour the remaining cream cheese mixture on top. Bake at 350 F for 10 minutes; reduce the heat to 300F, and bake for an additional hour or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Combine the sour cream and seasoned salt. Spread evenly over the top of the cheesecake. Cover and chill for at least 8 hours. Just before serving, top with granishes and serve with picante sauce.

CHILI CHEESECAKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
• n a medium bowl, combine the tortilla chips and butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
• Bake for 15 minutes, remove from the oven, and let cool for a little while. ( It helps to place it in the fridge so the crust firms up.)
• In a large bowl, blend the cream cheese, eggs, chili powder and cumin with a mixer. Add the green chilis, jalapeno and both cheeses and blend with mixer. Pour over the crust and bake for 30 minutes at 325 degrees. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan. Let cool to room temperature.
• Spread the sour cream over the top and decorate with the tomatoes, green onions, black olives and cilantro. Refrigerate until serving. Remove the sides of the pan and serve with tortilla chips. This can be prepared 1 day in advance.