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Savoury Cheesecake

Savoury Cheesecake

Celebrate the holiday season with our Savoury Cheesecake recipe! This appetizer features a toasted pistachio crust, a garlic and herb goat cheese filling and topped with an apple cranberry compote that will surely add warmth and joy to your holiday table.

The IngredientssFor The Crust
  • 1 cup toasted pistachios
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • ½ tsp salt
For The Filling
  • 200g of goat cheese
  • 200g cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp garlic shallot confit
  • 4 sprigs thyme (leaves removed and chopped)
  • 2 sprigs rosemary (leaves removed and chopped)
  • 1 tbsp chives chopped
  • 1 pinch salt
For The Apple Cranberry Compote
  • 1 honey crisp apple (peeled and diced)
  • 500g cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • zest and juice of one lemon
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp salt
Crust
  • Step 1

    Place nuts and salt into a food processor and pulse until nuts are roughly chopped.

  • Step 2

    Begin adding butter slowly until nuts begin sticking together, similar to graham cracker crust.

  • Step 3

    Place nut mixture into a lined 4” springform pan and press evenly around the base (Approx. ¼ inch).

  • Step 4

    Place the crust into the fridge and let it firm up slightly.

Filling
  • Step 1

    Break up cheese into small pieces and place into a bowl to soften.

  • Step 2

    Once Softened (cheese has to be quite soft), add the remaining ingredients.

  • Step 3

    Mix very well and pour the mix into the prepped crust.

  • Step 4

    Ensure the cheese mix is even (no air pockets).

  • Step 5

    You can tap the pan lightly on the table to help the air rise to the top.

  • Step 6

    Using an offset spatula or spoon, even out the top to create a smooth, even surface.

  • Step 7

    Place in freezer to let set up and to make cutting easier.

  • Step 8

    Cut with a hot knife.

Garlic Shallot Confit
  • Step 1

    Finely chop equal parts of shallot and garlic and place them in a pot.

  • Step 2

    Cover with canola oil (any neutral oil will work).

  • Step 3

    Simmer on low heat until the mix turns a golden brown colour.

  • Step 4

    Let cool.

Apple Cranberry Compote
  • Step 1

    Place all ingredients into a pot and bring to a light simmer.

  • Step 2

    Once apples have almost broken down or thick bubbles appear on top, remove them from heat and let them cool.

  • Step 3

    Remove thyme stems and cinnamon sticks.

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