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savory cheesecake tart

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Private Recipe by
Russ Myers
Necedah, WI

Serve this appetizer cheesecake tart warm with crackers and fresh fruit. Recipe / Photo Adapted from Land o Lakes

(2 ratings)
yield 16 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For savory cheesecake tart

  • PASTRY
  • 1 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/4 c
    butter (or margarine)
  • 2 Tbsp
    shortening
  • 2 Tbsp
    crumbled blue cheese
  • 4 / 5 Tbsp
    ice water
  • FILLING
  • 8 oz
    package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 Tbsp
    crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/4 c
    whipping cream
  • 1
    egg, slightly beaten
  • 2 tsp
    chopped fresh rosemary leaves*
  • 1 tsp
    chopped fresh thyme leaves**
  • 1/4 tsp
    coarsely ground pepper
  • 1 tsp
    grated lemon peel
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 md
    ripe tomato, cut into 6 (1/4 inch) slices
  • 1/2 c
    coarsely chopped walnuts

How To Make savory cheesecake tart

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375 F. In a large bowl place flour; cut in butter, shortening and 2 tablespoons blue cheese until crumbly. With fork mix in water just until moistened; form into a ball.
  • 2
    On lightly floured surface roll out dough into a 12 inch circle. Place in a 10 inch tart pan, pressing firmly against bottom and sidesof pan; cut away excess pastry. Prick with fork. Bake for 17 to 22 minutes or until very lightly browned.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, in a large mixer bowl combine cream cheese and 2 tablespoons blue cheese. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy (1 to 2 minutes). continue beating, gradually adding whipping cream and egg, until blended (1 to 2 minutes)
  • 4
    Stir in 1 Teaspoon rosemary and all remaining ingredients EXCEPT tomato and walnuts. Spread into baked pastry .
  • 5
    Arrange tomato slices on filling; sprinkle with walnuts and remaining rosemary. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is set. Let stand 20 minutes: serve warm.
  • 6
    TIPS: * 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed, can be substituted for 2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves. ** 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves can be substituted for 1 tespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
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