Savory GruyèRe Cheesecake
- 8 3/4 ounces crackers
- 5 1/2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 leeks trimmed, finely sliced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves chopped
- 8 3/4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 8 3/4 ounces ricotta fresh, softened
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 3 1/2 ounces gruyere cheese grated + 2 tbsp
- mixed greens to serve
- Preheat oven to 400u0b0F. Line an 8 inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, process crackers to fine crumbs. Add butter and process to combine. Press firmly into base of prepared pan. Bake for 15 mins, until golden. Remove from oven. Reduce heat to 325u0b0F.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Saute leek and thyme for 4-5 mins, until tender. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cream cheese, ricotta, eggs, flour and mustard until smooth. Add 3.5 oz Gruyere and leek mixture. Transfer to prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 1 hour, or until set.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with mixed greens.
crackers, butter, olive oil, leeks, thyme, cream cheese, ricotta fresh, eggs, flour, mustard, gruyuere cheese, mixed greens
Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Savory-Gruyere-Cheesecake-1401750 (may not work)