Savory Cheesecake Recipe

Not dessert, this cheesecake is a savory appetizer and a conversation starter every time!

There's plenty of cream cheese in this recipe, but also Ricotta and parmesan cheeses...

It makes a delicious cheese (cheesecake) option for your next charcuterie board.

Here's how you prepare this recipe. Spread a thin coating of butter in a springform pan.

The crust is SO easy to make, just two ingredients. Swipe up for the details or keep clicking!

Prepare the filling ingredients, then stir in a spoonful of pesto sauce.

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Spread the cheesecake filling in the springform pan and sprinkle with pine nuts. Check the recipe for a great substitution too!

Bake in a 325° F oven for about 45 minutes. When you see small cracks form around the edges, it's done.

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See the layer of filling next to the crust with pesto mixed into it? That part is SO DELICIOUS.

Slice into small wedges and serve with crackers or veggies. It's a wonderful savory appetizer that your crowd with love.

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