Ingredients
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1 1/2
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3/4
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2
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3
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3
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1
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1
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5
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16
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3
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Directions
Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Cheesecake Appetizer, This recipe was printed in a Costco flyer This is a real showstopper on any buffet table, and after it has been decorated with basil and sun-dried tomatoes, it looks beautiful!, I made this cheesecake for a dinner party Everyone loved it! They all asked me for the recipe It’s terrific with crackers and bread I will definitely make it again , This recipe was printed in a Costco flyer This is a real showstopper on any buffet table, and after it has been decorated with basil and sun-dried tomatoes, it looks beautiful!
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Steps
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1
Done
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Preheat Oven to 350f. |
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2
Done
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in a Food Processor, Blend the Bread, 1/2 Cup Softened Butter and 3 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese. Spray Cooking Oil in the Bottom of a Nonstick 91/2-Inch Springform Pan. Cut a Piece of Parchment to Fit the Bottom of the Pan. Press Crumb Mixture Into Pan, Going Up 1/4 Inch on Sides. Refrigerate. |
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3
Done
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Beat the Cream Cheese Until Smooth in a Sturdy Electric Mixer. Add Chopped Onion, 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese, 1/4 Cup Melted and Cooled Butter, 1 Tablespoon Oil and Herbs from the Tomato Jar, and the Basil. Add Eggs, 7 Tablespoons Chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Sour Cream, Blending Until Smooth. |
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4
Done
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Pour a Third of the Filling Into the Refrigerated Crust. Add a Layer of About 15 Coarsely Chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Followed by Another Third of the Filling. Add a Thin Layer of Pesto (dont Go Too Close to the Edge With This) and Remaining Third of Filling. |
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5
Done
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Bake 50-60 Minutes on Second-to-Lowest Rack of Oven, Placing a Foil Sheet Underneath to Catch Drippings. When Set in Center, Turn Off Oven and Let the Cheesecake Sit 20 More Minutes. Cool and Refrigerate For a Day. |
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6
Done
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Remove Sides of Pan and Place Cheesecake on a Serving Platter. Garnish With Fresh Basil Leaves and Pieces of Sundried Tomato. Enjoy With Crackers or Rustic Breads. |
