Santa Fe Cheesecake with Cilantro Pesto (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Santa Fe Cheesecake with Cilantro Pesto (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. To make the crust, place the bread crumbs, pine nuts, and butter in a food processor and process until thoroughly combined. Press mixture into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat the pepper jack, queso fresco, and cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after the addition of each. Fold in the peppers, jalapenos, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, checking after 45 minutes. (Cake should be golden and puffed, and just set in the center.) Remove from the oven and cool completely on a rack before unmolding and serving.
  4. To make the pesto: In a blender, combine the cilantro, pine nuts, and garlic, and puree on high speed. Add the cheese, pepper, and salt, and process to combine. Scrape the sides of the blender, and with the machine running, add the olive oil. Blend until well combined.
  5. To serve, drizzle the cheesecake with the Cilantro Pesto, slice, and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 713.43 Kcal (2987 kJ)
Calories from fat 557.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 61.96g 95%
Cholesterol 232.99mg 78%
Sodium 737.95mg 31%
Potassium 317.1mg 7%
Total Carbs 11.39g 4%
Sugars 2.73g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Protein 29.63g 59%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 5%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 312.9mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 393.43 Kcal (1647 kJ)
Calories from fat 307.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.17g 95%
Cholesterol 128.49mg 78%
Sodium 406.95mg 31%
Potassium 174.87mg 7%
Total Carbs 6.28g 4%
Sugars 1.51g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.61g 4%
Protein 16.34g 59%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 13%
Calcium 172.5mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.2
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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