I am not a dessert fanatic and almost always prefer another savory dish but when I do have to eat dessert cheesecake is one of my favorites. If you combine those two facts it is no surprise that I did an experiment with a savory cheesecake. A nice green salad with or without tomatoes would go perfectly with it.
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Savory Summer Cheesecake – Food Wishes
I’ve made savory ricotta pies before. Some people would call them savory cheesecakes. This time I wanted to make a proper savory cheesecake. It would have the exact same texture and mouthfeel but without the sweetness. Well I should say without the same amount of sweetness — the peppers are sweet and we sneaked in a little sugar to balance it out. It’s not even close to dessert though.
I love sharp and tangy cheeses so it was hard not to add those styles to this cake. To get the texture I wanted I decided to use the classic combination of cream cheese and sour cream. This seemed to work really well (as long as you let your savory cheesecake cool thoroughly before serving). When warm it has the texture of a light and very creamy quiche.
My vision for this was something that could be served for lunch on a hot summer day with a crunchy salad or some marinated seasonal vegetables. And while I chose peppers and onions here that doesn’t mean you have to. Pretty much any vegetable you would add to a quiche should work well here. But whatever you use I hope you give this a try soon. Enjoy!
