BITE SIZE GOAT CHEESE AND CALIFORNIA WALNUT CHEESECAKES

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Categories     Appetizer

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely ground California walnuts, plus 9 California walnut pieces for garnish
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
5 ounces soft goat cheese such as Montrachet
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, plus additional chives for garnish
1 teaspoon finely diced red bell pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F and butter 18 gem tins (2 tablespoons each). In a medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs, ground California walnuts, the melted butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and stir until thoroughly combined. Spoon a heaping teaspoon of the walnut mixture into each mold and press down into the bottom of the molds. With an electric mixer beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add the goat cheese and beat until creamy. Add the egg and beat until well combined. Add the chives, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Divide the goat cheese mixture between the molds and smooth the tops. Set a walnut piece on top of nine of the cheesecakes. Top the remaining cheesecakes with the diced red peppers. Bake until puffed, about 15 minutes. Let the cheesecakes cool on a rack for 5 minutes, then unmold. Garnish with chives and serve warm.

Lastander Bunch
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These cheesecake were delicious! The walnut gave them a nice crunch and the cheese was perfectly tangy. I would definitely make these again.


Brooke Williams
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These cheesecake were a hit at my party. They are so easy to make and they look so pretty. The combination of the tangy cheese and the sweet walnuts is perfect.


Jay Legend
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I'm not a fan of cheesecake, but my husband is, so I decided to give this recipe a try. He loved them! The walnut gave them a nice crunch and the cheese was perfectly tangy. I would definitely make these again.


Joesph Tablone
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These cheesecake were easy to make and they turned out great. The walnut added a nice crunch and the cheese was perfectly tangy. I would definitely make these again.


Richard Sollars
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I was looking for a new cheesecake recipe and I came across this one. I decided to give it a try and I'm so glad I did. The cheesecake were delicious! The walnut gave them a nice crunch and the cheese was perfectly tangy.


Yabsra Dawiy
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These cheesecake were delicious! The walnut gave them a nice crunch and the cheese was perfectly tangy. I would definitely make these again.


Maya Giri
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These cheesecake were a hit at my party. They are so easy to make and they look so pretty. The combination of the tangy cheese and the sweet walnuts is perfect.


Suliaman Kitakya
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I'm not a fan of cheesecake, but my husband is, so I decided to give this recipe a try. He loved them! The walnut gave them a nice crunch and the cheese was perfectly tangy. I would definitely make these again.


Harjit Khaira
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These cheesecake were easy to make and they turned out great. The walnut added a nice crunch and the cheese was perfectly tangy. I would definitely make these again.


C Malone
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I was looking for a new cheesecake recipe and I came across this one. I decided to give it a try and I'm so glad I did. The cheesecake were delicious! The walnut gave them a nice crunch and the cheese was perfectly tangy.


Beena kousar
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These cheesecake were the perfect size for a party. They were also very easy to make. The combination of the tangy cheese and the sweet walnuts was perfect.


Shahzad Mehmood
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I made these cheesecake for a party and they were a big hit. They are so easy to make and they look so pretty. The combination of the tangy cheese and the sweet walnuts is perfect.


kamran Mirza
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed them. The walnut gave them a nice crunch and the cheese was perfectly tangy. I would definitely make these again.


Ayomide Lamikuti
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Not a fan of walnuts, but my friend is, so I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed them. The walnuts added a nice crunch and the cheese was perfectly tangy.


Mohammed Aakif Aakif
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This recipe was a little more work than I expected, but the results were definitely worth it. The cheesecake were light and flavorful. I would definitely make these again.


muyomba farouk
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These cheesecake were delicious! The walnut gave them a nice crunch and the cheese was perfectly tangy. I would definitely make these again.


Rofik Ahmed
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I am always looking for new and easy appetizer recipe. This one fit the bill. It was simple to make and the ingredients were easy to find. The finished product was a hit at my party. They were gone in minutes!


Abaka Jerom
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I love finding new and unique cheesecake. This one was definitely different, but in a good way. The walnut added a nice nutty crunch. I also liked the smaller size. It made them perfect for a party or a pot luck.


Ashley Revouls
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These little cheesecake looked so cute and delicious, I just had to try them. They were a bit of work to make, but totally worth the effort. The combination of the tangy cheese and the sweet walnuts was perfect. I will definitely be making these agai