Basil Pesto Cheesecake
From Weelicious.- Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs or panko
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup cup basil pesto
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup or 1 8oz block cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Baguette or crackers, for serving
1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Brush a 6-inch spring form pan, 8×8-baking dish, or pie pan with 1 tbsp of melted butter.
3. In a small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs and coat the buttered dish with the mixture.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining ingredients until smooth and pour into the dish.
5. Bake for 45-55 minutes until the center is set.
6. Allow to cool before cutting and/or releasing cheesecake from the spring form.
7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve with sliced baguette or crackers.
Serves 12.