Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

ROASTED RED PEPPER PESTO CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Butter-flavoured cracker-
Crumbs (about 40 crackers)
1/4 c (1/2 stick) butter or marg.
2 pk Cream cheese, softened
1 c Ricotta cheese
3 Eggs
1/2 c (2 oz) grated parmesan
1/2 c Pesto sauce
1/2 c Drained roasted red peppers,
Pureed.

Mix crumbs and butter. Press onto bottom of 9 inch
springform pan. Bake at 325F for 10 minutes. Mix cream
cheese and ricotta cheese with electric mixer on
medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a
time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in
remaining ingredients. Pour over crust. Bake at 325F
for 55 minutes to 1 hour. Run knife or metal spatula
around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing
rim of pan. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Let
stand 15 minjutes at room temperature before serving.
Garnish, if desired. Serve with crackers. Makes 12 to
14 servings. ch.



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