GREEN CHILE CHEESECAKE WITH PAPAYA SALSA WILSON

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Green Chile Cheesecake with Papaya Salsa Wilson image

Provided by Sondra Wilson

Categories     Appetizer     Bake     Vegetarian     Cheddar     Cream Cheese     Papaya     Cornmeal     Hot Pepper     Sour Cream     Cilantro     Monterey Jack     Gourmet     Washington

Number Of Ingredients 22

For crust
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1 cup blue cornmeal*
1/4 cup boiling water
For filling
8 fresh green chiles such as Anaheim or poblano
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 large eggs
1 pound cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar (about 6 ounces)
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
For salsa
1/2 papaya
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 red bell pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
*available at Latino markets and specialty foods shops

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Make crust:
  • Melt butter and in a bowl stir together with cornmeal and water. Press mixture onto bottom of a 10-inch springform pan.
  • Make filling:
  • Roast and peel chiles and cut off tops. Discard seeds and ribs and finely chop chiles. In a food processor blend sour cream and eggs. Add cream cheese and butter and blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in chiles, cheeses, dill, cilantro, and salt to taste. Pour filling over crust and bake in middle of oven 45 minutes, or until center is just set. Cool cheesecake completely in pan on a rack.
  • Make salsa:
  • Peel and seed papaya and coarsely chop (you will have about 1 cup). Mince garlic. In a bowl stir together papaya, garlic, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve cheesecake with salsa.

5 Star
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This cheesecake was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.


Didar Khan
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This cheesecake was delicious! I loved the green chile flavor and the papaya salsa was a perfect complement.


Los G
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Natalie Carroll
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This cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste, but the papaya salsa helped to lighten it up.


Stephanie Olson
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The green chiles and papaya salsa added a nice touch.


Vuyokazi Mqikela
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


tararicard
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I love the combination of green chiles and papaya in this cheesecake. It's a unique and delicious dessert.


jeremiah mugagga
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfect! It was creamy and flavorful, and the papaya salsa was a great addition.


Aman Amanjha
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This cheesecake was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the papaya salsa helped to balance it out.


Faraday Agbontan
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The papaya salsa was a great addition.


Lu Ocampo
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This cheesecake was delicious! The green chiles gave it a unique flavor that I really enjoyed.


Rayyan Manj
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I've never made a cheesecake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. The green chiles added a nice kick, and the papaya salsa was the perfect complement.


MD SHORI FUL Mia
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This green chile cheesecake was a hit at my party! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the papaya salsa added a nice tropical touch.