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45 min

Cheesecake with Sweet Pepper

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Time

45 min

Serving

15 persons

Calories

0

Rating

4.00★ (1)

Author: Monica Feluchi

If you are waiting for the guests and wish to surprise them with an unusual appetizer, this cheesecake with fresh sweet red pepper will be in ideal choice for the occasion. It looks appetizing, while its flavor and taste won’t leave anyone indifferent!

Ingredients

  • crackers: 150 g (with onion or cheese flavor)
  • butter: 85 g (75 for the base and 10 g for covering the baking form)
  • egg white: 1 piece
  • garlic: 2 piece
  • egg: 4 piece
  • cream cheese: 300 g
  • ricotta: 300 g
  • hard cheese: 150 g
  • thyme: 1.5 tsp
  • black pepper: 0.5 tsp
  • sweet red pepper: 500 g
  • flour: 10 g
  • olive oil: 1 Tbsp
  • balsamic vinegar: 0.5 Tbsp
  • salt: 1 pinch
  • basil: 1 piece (fresh, for the decor)

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  1. Mill the crackers in a blender or the kitchen machine

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  2. Add soft butter, shredded garlic and egg white

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  3. Mix all the ingredients well to get a smooth mass

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  4. Take a loose-base cake tin around 20 cm in the diameter, cover with butter and add flour

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  5. Spread the base of the cheesecake on the bottom of the tin with your fingers

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  6. Now, let’s make a cheese layer. Take a bowl and mix cream cheese, eggs and ricotta

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  7. Stir everything well. If needed, use mixer

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  8. Add dried thyme, black pepper and salt. The amount of these ingredients depends upon your taste

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  9. Then add grated cheese

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  10. Stir the ingredients using a spoon

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  11. Pour the cheese layer upon the cracker base

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  12. Bake the cheesecake in the oven heated to 180 degrees for about 60 minutes. Let the cake cool down a bit, place it into the fridge for several hours.

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  13. Wash fresh red sweet pepper, put it into the baking form covered by the baking paper

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  14. Bake the pepper in the oven heated to 180 degrees until it becomes soft. Turn it from side to side several times. Turn the oven off, wait until the pepper cools down and remove the cover and seeds from it. Cut the pepper into long strips, the width of which should be around 1-1.3 cm, and then curl them into small rolls. 

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  15. Decorate the cold cheesecake with pepper rolls and add some salt above. Then take a cup, mix balsamic vinegar and olive oil in it and cover the pepper with the “sauce”. Decorate the cheesecake with basil leaves.  Enjoy the dish! 

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History of the Cheesecake with Sweet Pepper

Cheesecake with Sweet Pepper is a modern and original interpretation of a classic dessert. Initially, cheesecake was invented in Ancient Greece as one of the first wheat-flour cakes. The modern cheesecake, with cream cheese as its primary ingredient, appeared in America in the late 19th century. The recipe with sweet pepper is a more recent invention and popular among gourmets.

Tips and Tricks for Cheesecake with Sweet Pepper Recipe

To make a perfect cheesecake with sweet pepper, here are some tips:

  • Use fresh and ripe red peppers for better taste and texture.
  • Choose quality and smooth cream cheese and ricotta to ensure a creamy and silky texture.
  • Add garlic and black pepper for an extra flavor of cheesecake.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath to prevent cracking.
  • Let the cheesecake cool down and refrigerate for a few hours before serving for a perfect texture.

Tips for presenting the dish

Cheesecake with Sweet Pepper is a gorgeous treat that is incredibly easy to prepare. Here are a few tips to enhance the presentation:

  • Garnish the cake with curled strips of fresh and colorful red pepper.
  • Add a dash of balsamic vinegar and olive oil mixture for an extra burst of flavor.
  • Finish with fresh basil or other herbs for a pop of green color.
  • Slice the cheesecake into small and elegant portions to serve as an appetizer or for a brunch or mini-party buffet.

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