Make cheesecake for happy hour with prunes for a sweet-savory effect.

Bakery / Bars, Vegetables / Sides

Savory Prune and Pancetta Cheesecake

Prunes and pancetta make a perfect combination for a savory cheesecake. Serve it as a starter or in place of a cheese course.

Nutritional Facts

Per serving

  • Ingredients

  • Cook Time

    30 min, plus cooling and chilling time
  • Yield

    two 4-in (10-cm) cheesecakes
Make cheesecake for happy hour with prunes for a sweet-savory effect.

Instructions

    Preheat oven to 350F [180C]. Coat two 4-in. [10-cm] springform pans with nonstick spray.

    In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs, butter and 1 tablespoon Parmesan in a small bowl. Press equal amounts in the bottom of each mold. Press a small piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface and press firmly, then discard the plastic.

    In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese, Cheddar and remaining 4 tablespoons Parmesan. Add the eggs and mix until well blended. Stir in prune bits, chives and pancetta.

    Divide the mixture evenly among the two pans place on a rimmed sheet pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes, then remove sides of the molds and cool completely. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Ingredients

100 g / 1/2 cup finely crushed cracker crumbs

45 g / 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

10 g / 5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

113 g / 8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese

110 g / 2 large eggs

1/4 cup Prune Bits

5 g / 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives

58 g / 2 oz diced pancetta, cooked until crisp

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