Saturday, 08 May 2010 03:26
This gorgeous, lush and tangy cheesecake has that one ingredient that will make you go, hmmm, what's that? Inspired by a much-adored recipe from the Sonoma Valley, this unique desert will be a welcome addition to any table.
Preparation Time: 20-25min. Cooking Time: Approx 40 min.
Servings: 8-10 Skill Level: Easy
INGREDIENTS
CRUST
175g soft butter
1 ½ C castor sugar
2 C plain flour
1 C biscotti crumbs
½ C ground walnuts
FILLING
250g cream cheese, room temperature
125g chevre cheese
4 free-range eggs
½ C sugar
1 tbsp chopped rosemary
1 tsp pink salt
METHOD
- Preheat oven to 170. Place butter, castor sugar, flour, walnuts and biscotti crumbs in a large mixing bowl with a paddle attachment. Beat on low speed until ingredients are incorporated. Leave uncovered.
- Press the crust mix into spring form tin pan, being careful to press the dough evenly on the bottom and sides of pan. Place pan in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the dough to set.
- Place cream cheese and goat cheese in a 5-quart mixing bowl with paddle attachment and beat on low speed until incorporated.
- Add eggs one at time until incorporated.
- Add sugar, rosemary, and salt. Mix for one minute.
- Remove pan with crust from the refrigerator and pour the batter into the pan. Place in oven and bake for 30-40 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick or cake tester. The toothpick will be clean and the cheesecake will not be fluid. If the batter is still runny, turn the oven off and allow cake to remain in the oven until firm. Remove from oven and allow to cool.














