🍅 Savory Cheesecake with Tomato Topping

Servings

6–8 slices

Total Time

4–5 hours (including chilling)

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🧾 Ingredients

Crust

• 200g crackers (digestive or savory biscuits)

• 100g unsalted butter, melted

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Savory Cheesecake Filling

• 400g cream cheese (room temperature)

• 150g ricotta cheese (or sour cream)

• 100g grated parmesan cheese

• 2 eggs

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp dried herbs (thyme, oregano, or basil)

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Tomato Topping

• 300g cherry tomatoes (halved)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 1 tsp sugar

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Fresh herbs (basil or parsley)

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Garnish (optional)

• Fresh mint leaves

• Edible flowers

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust

• Crush crackers into fine crumbs

• Mix with melted butter until combined

• Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan

• Chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes

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2. Make the Filling

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth

• Add ricotta, parmesan, and mix well

• Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently

• Stir in garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs

• Mix until creamy (do not overmix)

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3. Bake the Cheesecake

• Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F)

• Pour filling over crust

• Smooth the top

👉 Optional (for extra creamy texture):
Bake in a water bath

• Bake for 45–55 minutes

• Center should still be slightly jiggly

Turn off oven, crack the door open, and let it cool slowly inside

Then refrigerate for at least 3 hours (preferably overnight)

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4. Make the Tomato Topping

• Heat olive oil in a pan

• Add garlic and sauté briefly

• Add tomatoes, cook until soft and slightly jammy

• Stir in balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper

• Simmer until thick and glossy

• Let cool completely

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5. Assemble

• Spoon tomato topping over chilled cheesecake

• Garnish with herbs, mint, or edible flowers

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✨ Flavor Profile

• Creamy, rich, slightly tangy cheese base

• Sweet-savory roasted tomato topping

• Buttery, crunchy crust

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🔥 Pro Tips (important)

• Don’t overbake → keeps texture silky

• Chill long enough → clean slices

• Use ripe tomatoes → better flavor & color