Best 7 Santa Fe Cheesecake Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with our delectable Santa Fe Cheesecake, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends sweet and savory elements. This tantalizing cheesecake features a creamy filling infused with roasted green chiles, roasted red bell peppers, and a touch of cumin, all nestled atop a graham cracker crust. The finishing touch is a luscious topping of fresh fruit salsa, a vibrant medley of diced peaches, strawberries, and kiwi, complemented by a sprinkle of chopped pecans. Prepare to embark on a taste adventure as you explore this unique and unforgettable cheesecake recipe.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 4h25m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup slivered almonds
2 cups graham cracker crumbs (7 ounces)
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces fine-quality white chocolate
4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
4 whole large eggs
2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups fresh raspberries (11 ounces)
Garnish: Fresh raspberries, mint sprigs and raspberry coulis

Steps:

  • Make crust: Finely grind almonds and crumbs in a food processor and add butter, blending until combined. Press over bottom and 2/3 up side of a 10-inch springform pan.
  • Make filling: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt chocolate in a double boiler or a large metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring until smooth, and remove from heat.
  • Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer at medium speed until fluffy, then beat in sugar. Add whole eggs and yolks, 1 at a time, beating well at low speed and scraping down bowl after each addition.
  • Beat in flour and vanilla until just combined, then add melted chocolate in a slow stream, beating until filling is well combined.
  • Arrange berries in 1 layer over crust and pour filling into crust. Bake in middle of oven until cake is set 3 inches from edge but center is still wobbly when pan is gently shaken, 45 to 55 minutes.
  • Run a thin knife around edge of cake to loosen, then cool completely in pan on a rack. (Cake will continue to set as it cools.) Serve at room temperature or chilled.

SANTA FE CHEESECAKE



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I love this for any ocassion. Remember this is a OVERNIGHT RECIPE.

Provided by April Alvarez

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c crushed tortilla chips
3 Tbsp butter melted
2 pkg 8 ounces of cream cheese (softened)
2 eggs lightly beaten
2 c shredded montery jack cheese
1 can(s) 4 ounce chopped green chillies (drained)
1 c sour cream
1 c chopped yellow pepper
1 c green onion
1/2 c fresh diced tomato

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine tortilla chips and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9 inch. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325 for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • 2. In large bowl beat the cream cheese and eggs on low speed just until combined. Stir in the shredded cheese and green chilies. por over crust. Bake for another 30 to 35 minutes or unti the center is almost set.
  • 3. Place pan on a wire rack. Spread sour cream over cheesecake. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight.
  • 4. Remove sides of pan just before serving. Garnish cheesecake with yellow pepper,onions and tomato.

SANTA FE CHEESECAKE



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A delicious savory appetizer, to serve with tortilla chips and salsa. This recipe will serve a large number because it is rich and a little goes a long way. I sometimes make half a recipe and bake it in a 6-inch springform pan for a smaller party. Heated, this makes an awesome dip for the fondue pot.

Provided by Claire de Luna

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 24-36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
2 eggs
8 ounces shredded colby-monterey jack cheese, blend
1 can chopped green chili, drained
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 jar diced pimento
2 teaspoons minced dried garlic
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
jalapeno

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Mix tortilla chips and melted butter and press into a (9-inch) springform pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese and eggs until well blended.
  • Add shredded cheese, green chilies, onion, pimientos, Worcestershire sauce and garlic.
  • Pour over tortilla chip crust and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Serve at room temperature with tortilla chips and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.2, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 50.6, Sodium 128.7, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 4.7

SAVORY SANTA FE CHEESECAKE



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Got the original recipe from TOH and changed a few of the amounts to suit our tastes. It has to be CHILLED OVERNIGHT before serving so adjust your plans accordingly.

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories     Spreads

Time 8h45m

Yield 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, drained
1 cup sour cream
1 cup yellow pepper, diced
1 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 cup tomatoes, diced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the crushed chips and butter and mix well.
  • Press into the bottom of a lightly greased 9 inch springfoam pan.
  • Place this on a baking sheet with sides and bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and eggs on low speed until well blended.
  • Stir in the Monterey Jack cheese and the chilies and pour over the baked crust.
  • Bake at 30-35 minute or until center is almost set.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and top the cheesecake with the sour cream.
  • Gently run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cheesecake, then cool for one hour.
  • Refrigerate the cheesecake overnight.
  • Before serving, remove the sides of the pan just before serving.
  • Garnish with the pepper, onion and tomatoes before serving.
  • Serve with crackers or chips.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.1, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 82.2, Sodium 193.3, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.9, Protein 7.3

THREE CITIES OF SPAIN CHEESECAKE



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No cheesecake roundup would be complete without this one, created by Santa Fe's Three Cities of Spain coffeehouse (which closed in the mid-1970s) and our absolute favorite in the creamy category.

Categories     Gourmet     Dessert     Cheesecake     Cake     Cheese     Egg     Bake     Cream Cheese     Sour Cream

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 crumb-crust recipe made with finely ground graham crackers
3 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, softened
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
For topping
16 oz sour cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Make crumb crust as directed. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Make filling and bake cake:
  • Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until fluffy and add eggs, 1 at a time, then vanilla and sugar, beating on low speed until each ingredient is incorporated and scraping down bowl between additions.
  • Put springform pan with crust in a shallow baking pan. Pour filling into crust and bake in baking pan (to catch drips) in middle of oven 45 minutes, or until cake is set 3 inches from edge but center is still slightly wobbly when pan is gently shaken. Let stand in baking pan on a rack 5 minutes. Leave oven on.
  • Make topping:
  • Stir together sour cream, sugar, and vanilla. Drop spoonfuls of topping around edge of cake and spread gently over center, smoothing evenly. Bake cake with topping 10 minutes.
  • Run a knife around top edge of cake to loosen and cool completely in springform pan on rack. (Cake will continue to set as it cools.) Chill cake, loosely covered, at least 6 hours. Remove side from pan and transfer cake to a plate. Bring to room temperature before serving.

SANTA FE CHICKEN RECIPE



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Take chicken casserole on a trip to the land of enchantment with our Santa Fe Chicken Recipe. This Santa Fe Chicken Recipe is easy, cheesy and spicy!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Grains

Time 55m

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 yellow pepper, chopped
1 can (10-1/2 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Combine rice, beans and peppers in 13x9-inch baking dish. Mix soup, water and cilantro; pour over rice mixture.
  • Top with chicken and salsa.
  • Bake 45 min. or until chicken is done (165°F), topping with cheese for the last 10 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 860 mg, Carbohydrate 65 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 33 g

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY® SANTA FE SALAD



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A Southwestern tangy salad that happens to be my absolute favorite.

Provided by lolsmagrl

Categories     Salad

Time 1h54m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
½ cup teriyaki marinade
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon lime zest
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 (5 inch) corn tortillas, cut into strips
2 teaspoons olive oil, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Combine chicken breasts and teriyaki marinade in a large resealable plastic bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Combine cilantro, peanut butter, red wine vinegar, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and lime zest in a food processor; blend well. Pour in 1/2 cup olive oil slowly and blend until dressing is smooth. Add pepper; blend again.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread corn tortilla strips on a baking sheet; drizzle 2 teaspoons olive oil on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts; cook until browned, 7 to 10 minutes per side. Cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Slice into thin strips.
  • Toss corn, black beans, and romaine lettuce together in a large bowl. Top with Monterey Jack cheese, chicken, and tortilla strips. Pour dressing over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 975.8 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Cholesterol 102.3 mg, Fat 59.1 g, Fiber 13.2 g, Protein 49.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 2101 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cream cheese. For the best results, use full-fat cream cheese that has been softened to room temperature.
  • Mix the cream cheese until it is smooth. This will help to ensure that the cheesecake has a smooth texture.
  • Do not overbeat the eggs. Overbeating the eggs can cause the cheesecake to be dense and rubbery.
  • Add the sour cream and vanilla extract last. This will help to prevent the cheesecake from curdling.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help to prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Chill the cheesecake thoroughly before serving. This will help to set the cheesecake and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Santa Fe Cheesecake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, tangy flavor, and graham cracker crust, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give Santa Fe Cheesecake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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