Spinach Pesto Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

SPINACH PESTO CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 c Fine dry breadcrumbs
1/3 c Ground pine nuts or walnuts
1/4 c Grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 c Butter or margarine, melted
1 c Coarsely chopped fresh
Spinach
1/3 c Grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c Pine nuts or walnut pieces
1 Large clove garlic, halved
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Freshly ground pepper
1/3 c Olive oil
3 pk 8 oz. cream cheese softened
3 Eggs
1/4 c Milk

Combine first 4 ingredients; press on bottom and 1
in. up sides of an 8-inch springform pan. Set aside.

Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add
spinach and next 5 ingredients. Top with cover;
process until smooth. With processor running, pour
oil through food chute in a steady stream until
mixture is blended.

Beat cream cheese at high speed of an electric mixer
until light and fluffy; add eggs, one at a time,
beating well after each addition. Add milk and spinach
mixture, mixing well.

Pour mixture into prepared pan. Bake at 300 degrees F
for 1 hour or until almost set. Turn oven off, and
partially open oven door; leave cheesecake in oven 1
hour. Serve immediately, or let cool on wire rack.
Cover and chill. Garnish, if desired, with pine nuts
or walnut halves.



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