KALAMATA CHEESECAKE APPETIZER

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It's believed the Greeks served cheesecake at the first Olympics, so why not rewrite history with a Greek cheesecake appetizer? Ingredients in this version "tame" the kalamata olives, so even if you shy away from kalamatas, you'll be glad you tried this one. For a milder flavor, use the more common black or green olives. -Theresa Kreyche, Tustin, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/4 cups seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, room temperature
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
Optional: Halved pitted kalamata olives and fresh rosemary sprigs

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and pecans; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Add egg and egg yolk; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in chopped olives and minced rosemary. Pour over crust. Return pan to baking sheet., Bake for 25-30 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen edges of cheesecake from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., Remove rim from pan. If desired, top cheesecake with halved olives and rosemary sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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