Baby Swiss Appetizer Cheesecake Recipes

SAVORY SWISS CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine cracker crumbs and margarine. Press into the bottom of a 9" springform pan. Set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
• Add yogurt, egg, egg yolk, basil and rosemary. Beat on low until just blended. Stir in Swiss cheese.
• Pour into prepared crust. Place pan on baking sheet and bake at 350F for 40-50 minutes.
• Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight.
• Cut in wedges and serve with crackers.

SAVORY SWISS CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• 1. Combine crushed crackers and melted margarine. Press into bottom and 1 1/2" up sides of 8" springform. Set aside. beat cream cheese until soft. Add yogurt, basil, rosemary and 1/2 t pepper. Blend. Add egg and egg yolk and beat on low until mixed. Stir in swiss cheese and pour into pan. Place pan on cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees 45-50 min. Loosen sides of pan with narrow spatula. Cool 30 min and remove sides to cool completely. Return sides of pan, chill overnight. Serve in little wedges with crackers.

HAM AND SWISS APPETIZER CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°. Mix crushed crackers and butter until well blended. Press evenly in bottom of springform pan, 9x3 inches. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
• Meanwhile, beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add whipping cream and eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in cheese, ham, bell peppers, onions and thyme. Spoon evenly over crust in pan.
• Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until center is set. Run knife around edge of cheesecake to loosen. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 48 hours.
• Remove side of pan. Place cheesecake on serving platter. Cut into wedges. Serve with crackers.