Best Savory Cheesecakes Recipes

SAVORY CHEESECAKES

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These tiny cheesecakes--really cheeseballs in disguise--are a genius addition to the apps spread at your next group dinner.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories appetizer

Time 4h40m

Yield 4 savory cheesecakes (10 to 12 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 38

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pans
1 1/4 cups herbed cracker crumbs
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup shredded Cheddar
2 tablespoons chopped pimentos
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 to 3 dashes hot sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crumbled candied or regular bacon, for topping
Thinly sliced scallion greens, for topping
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 tablespoon heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons diced pitted Medjool dates
1 teaspoon diced shallots
Candied walnuts, for topping
Honey, for drizzling
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, plus 1 sprig, for topping
1/4 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
Balsamic syrup or vinegar, for drizzling
Olive oil, for drizzling
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 ounces goat cheese
1 tablespoon heavy cream
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Worcestershire sauce, for seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons apricot, fig, onion or raspberry jam

Steps:

For the crust: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray the bottom of four 4-inch springform pans with nonstick spray.
Mix the cracker crumbs, butter and pecans in a medium bowl until evenly moistened. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pans. Bake until the crusts are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Cool the pans on a rack.
Once completely cool, spray the sides of the pans with cooking spray and line with strips of parchment.
For the Cheddar-pimento cheesecake: Add the cream cheese, Cheddar, pimentos, Worcestershire, hot sauce and some salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Beat together using an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Spoon the mixture on top of one of the cooled crusts in the pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 4 hours.
When ready to serve, unmold the sides of the pan from the cake and peel off the parchment. Top with the candied bacon and scallion greens.
For the blue cheese cheesecake: Add the cream cheese, blue cheese, cream and some salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Beat together using an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Fold in the dates and shallots. Spoon the mixture on top of one of the cooled crusts in the pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours.
When ready to serve, unmold the sides of the pan from the cake and peel off the parchment. Top with the candied walnuts and a drizzle of honey.
For the mozzarella-basil cheesecake: Add the cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, cream and some salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Beat together using an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Fold in the chopped basil. Spoon the mixture on top of one of the cooled crusts in the pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours.
When ready to serve, unmold the sides of the pan from the cake and peel off the parchment. Top with the cherry tomatoes, drizzles of balsamic syrup and olive oil and a sprig of basil.
For the goat cheese-herb cheesecake: Add the cream cheese, goat cheese, cream, parsley, rosemary, lemon zest, Worcestershire to taste and some salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Beat together using an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Spoon the mixture on top of one of the cooled crusts in the pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Spread the jam over top. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours.
When ready to serve, unmold the sides of the pan from the cake and peel off the parchment.

SAVORY BREAKFAST MINI CHEESECAKES

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Cheesecake isn't just for dessert. Give it a try for breakfast or brunch, serving either warm or cold. Great for portion control and a tasty 'grab-and-go breakfast' for busy weekdays. Garnish with parsley and more crumbled bacon, if you'd like.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Meat and Seafood Ham

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

cooking spray
½ cup dry Italian-seasoned bread crumbs (such as Progresso®)
⅓ cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
¼ cup melted butter
3 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)
4 large eggs
1 ¼ cups shredded Gruyere cheese
½ cup fat-free half-and-half
⅓ cup diced ham
4 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
3 green onions, chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 24 muffin tin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners.
Mix bread crumbs, Pecorino Romano cheese, and melted butter together in a small bowl. Spoon about 1 teaspoon mixture into each of the prepared muffin cups, pressing down.
Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer in a large bowl until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time until combined. Stir in Gruyere cheese, half-and-half, ham, bacon, bell pepper, green onions, salt, and pepper. Pour about 1/4 cup of the mixture into each muffin cup, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven until cheesecakes are firm to the touch and lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool in muffin tins for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 71.2 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 301.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

SWEET & SAVORY MINI APPLE CHEESECAKES

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Be prepared for a delightful surprise-the blue cheese in this dessert adds a touch of savory flavor that complements the sweetness of the apples. It's always a big hit. -Jamie Jones, Madison Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 medium apples, peeled and sliced
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven 375°. In a small bowl, mix oats, walnuts and brown sugar; stir in butter. Divide mixture among eight paper-lined muffin cups; press onto bottoms to form a crust. Bake 7-9 minutes or until light brown. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add egg; beat on low speed just until blended. Fold in blue cheese. Pour over crusts., Bake 15-20 minutes or until centers are almost set. Cool in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate overnight, covering after cheesecakes are completely cooled., In a large skillet, combine brown sugar, cream, butter and salt; bring to a boil. Add apples; return to a boil. Cook 8-10 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool completely., To serve, remove liners from cheesecakes. Top cheesecakes with apple mixture; sprinkle with walnuts.

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