Best 3 Savory Summer Cheesecake Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey into the world of savory summer cheesecakes, a delightful fusion of flavors that will redefine your perception of this classic dessert. Indulge in a symphony of textures and aromas as we explore three distinct recipes, each showcasing the vibrant essence of summer's bounty. From the tangy freshness of lemon and herbs to the smoky allure of roasted tomatoes and the sweet embrace of berries, these cheesecakes are a celebration of seasonal ingredients. Prepare to embark on a sensory adventure that will leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our 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

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 SUMMER CHEESECAKE



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I'm not a big dessert guy and almost always prefer another savory course instead, but if I am going to have dessert, cheesecake is one of my favorites. When you combine those two facts, it's no surprise I tried an experiment with a savory cheesecake. A nice green salad, with or without tomatoes, would be a perfect pairing for this.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dishes     Savory Pie Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups diced bell peppers
½ cup diced yellow onions
1 pinch salt
2 cloves garlic, crushed, or to taste
4 large eggs
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 cup creme fraiche
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
4 ¼ ounces plain crackers, finely crushed
¼ teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
3 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a 9-inch springform pan well.
  • Start the filling: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Saute peppers and onions with a large pinch of salt until onions just start to turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Turn off heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • While the pepper mixture is cooling, prepare the crust: Combine crushed cracker crumbs, dried Italian herbs, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Stir until crumbs are coated.
  • Transfer the buttered crumbs into the prepared springform pan and press down into an even layer. Set aside until needed.
  • Continue the filling: Combine eggs, flour, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and sugar in a large mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. Add the creme fraiche, cream cheese, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and mix until smooth. Stir in parsley, tarragon, thyme, and cooled pepper mixture until evenly combined.
  • Transfer cheese mixture into the prepared springform pan. Tap the pan gently to settle the contents and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the lower center of the preheated oven until a skewer poked into the center comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Run a knife around the edges and carefully remove the ring.
  • Cheesecake should be thoroughly chilled in the refrigerator before serving, about 2 hours. Cheesecake can be served at room temperature, but it will not have the classic smooth, firm cheesecake texture, and will be more like a very light cheese quiche.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 193.6 mg, Fat 46.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 25.2 g, Sodium 735.5 mg, Sugar 4 g

SAVORY BLT CHEESECAKE



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Did you know that cheesecake could be savory instead of sweet? Tomato and green onions mixed with cream cheese is like an irresistible form of gazpacho. Served on lettuce, the BLT version is great on its own, but it's also a tasty appetizer when served with crackers. This is a flexible recipe, so use other cheese in place of the Gruyere, and add olives, crab meat, cooked mushrooms-whatever strikes your fancy. -Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups crumbled cooked bacon
1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry and chopped
1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
Optional toppings: shredded iceberg lettuce, chopped cherry tomatoes and additional crumbled cooked bacon
Assorted crackers, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake 12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and cream until smooth. Beat in the bacon, tomatoes, Gruyere cheese, onions and pepper. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to larger pan. , Bake 45-55 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes; loosen edges from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., Remove rim from pan. Serve cheesecake with toppings and crackers if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final product, so make sure to use the best you can find.
  • Don't overbeat the batter: Overbeating the batter can result in a dense, chewy cheesecake, so mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath: This will help to prevent the cheesecake from cracking and will also ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving: This will allow the cheesecake to set properly and will also make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

With its creamy texture, tangy flavor, and stunning appearance, the savory summer cheesecake is a perfect dish for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a party or simply looking for a delicious dessert to enjoy with family and friends, this cheesecake is sure to impress. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet and savory, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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