• Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cooking Time: 45 mins
  • Serves: 16

Herbed Cheesecake

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 Ingredients List

  • CRUST:
  • 1 large egg yolk, beaten
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • FILLING:
  • 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2/3 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon each minced fresh basil, tarragon and oregano or 1 teaspoon each dried basil, tarragon and oregano
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • Assorted crackers

 Directions

In a small bowl, combine the crust ingredients. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and flour until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion, pepperoni, lemon juice, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper sauce. Pour into crust.
Bake at 325° for 45-55 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool l hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Serve with crackers.

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