Tex Mex Cheese Cake Recipes

TEX MEX CHEESE CAKE

Steps:

• Butter spring form pan, coat with tortilla crumbs--set aside.
• Beat cream cheese, ricotta and jack cheese adding seasoning mix and adobo sauce beating in with electric mixer or in a food processor.
• Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
• Separate batter in half--add salsa to one half and chipotles and scallions to the other half.
• Layer in spring pan.
• Bake at 325°F for 45 minutes.
• Spread sour cream sprinkle shredded cheese and bake 10 minutes.
• Cool in pan.
• Cover and wrap in plastic.
• Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
• Slide knife around edge of pan and remove to serve. Place on platter and garnish with toppings.
• Scoop with tortilla chips.

SOPAPILLA CHEESECAKE RECIPE | SOPAPILLA CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven 350° and have ready a well-greased 9x13" pan.
• Add the cream cheese, a 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, 3/4 cup sugar, vanilla, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. If you do not have a stand mixer, use a handheld mixer and a large mixing bowl. Mix on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes. Wipe down the sides of the bowl and mix until evenly incorporated. Set aside.
• Dust a work surface and rolling pin with flour. Roll out the first sheet of puff pastry to fit the pan and lay in the pan. Roll out the second sheet of puff pastry and set aside.
• Add the cream cheese filling to the pan and smooth over the top. Lay the second sheet of puff pastry over the top.
• In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup of sugar, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and a generous pinch of sea salt. Drizzle the melted 6 tablespoons of butter evenly over the top of the puff pastry, and top with the sugar mixture.
• Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool 1-2 hours before cutting into.

MEXICAN CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream and taco seasoning until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in cheddar cheese and chilies. , Transfer to a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until center is almost set. Spread remaining sour cream evenly over top. Bake 5-8 minutes longer or until topping is set. , Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. , Just before serving, spread salsa over cheesecake. Serve with tortilla chips or vegetables.