REC: Blue Cheese Walnut Cheesecake
On Mar 24, 4:27�pm, "jmcquown" > wrote:
> Not tried, but yet another recipe in (of all things) a Birds & Bloom's
> magazine insert.
>
> Blue Cheese Walnut Cheesecake
>
> 2 pkgs. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
> 8 oz. crumbled blue cheese
> 2-1/4 c. sour cream, divided
> 3 eggs
> 1/4 tsp. pepper
> 1/2 c. chopped walnuts, toasted
> Garnish: Red grapes, sliced star fruit, fresh herbs (optional)
> Assorted crackers
>
> In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and blue cheese until fluffy. *Add 1 cup
> of sour cream until blended. *Add eggs. *Beat with a hand mixer on low speed
> until just combined. *Stir in pepper. *Pour into a greazed 9-inch springform
> pan. *Bake at 325F for 25-30 minutes or until center is almost set. *(The
> top may crack.) *Let stand on a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes. *Spread
> with remaining sour cream and bake 5 minutes longer.
>
> Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. *Carefully run a knife around the end of the
> pan to loosen. *Cool for 1 hour longer. *Remove sides of pan. *Sprinkle with
> toasted walnuts. *Garnish with grapes, star fruit and any herbs desired.
> Serve with crackers. *Refrigerate leftovers. *Serves 26 (HA! RIGHT!)
Jill, this looks great, thank for sharing.
Rosie
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