Fiesta Cheesecake Recipe π
Overview:
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 58 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 13 minutes
- Servings: 25
- Yield: 1 9-inch cheesecake
- Category: Cheesecake
- Keywords: Dessert, Weeknight, For Large Groups, Oven, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 | Tortilla chips |
| 1/4 | Butter |
| 2 | Margarine |
| 1 | Cream cheese |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 2 1/2 | Monterey Jack pepper cheese |
| 1 | Green chilies |
| 1/4 | Sour cream |
| 1 | Green pepper |
| 1/2 | Yellow sweet pepper |
| 1/2 | Green onion |
| 1/2 | Tomatoes |
| 1/2 | Ripe olives |
| 1 | Fresh cilantro |
| 2 | Parsley |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 170.6
- Fat: 15.4g
- Saturated Fat: 8.8g
- Cholesterol: 58.5mg
- Sodium: 172.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 3.6g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 1.7g
- Protein: 5.2g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Crust:
- Combine tortilla chips and butter in a food processor or a plastic bag. Crush until finely ground.
- Press the mixture onto the bottom of a lightly greased 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake at 325Β°F (165Β°C) for 15 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.
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Prepare the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer for about 3 minutes or until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the Monterey Jack pepper cheese, chopped green chilies, and ground red pepper until well combined.
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Bake the Cheesecake:
- Pour the filling mixture into the prepared pan over the cooled crust.
- Bake at 325Β°F (165Β°C) for 30 minutes or until the center is almost set.
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Final Touches:
- Allow the cheesecake to cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
- If desired, garnish with a bed of fresh cilantro or parsley.
- Gently run a knife around the edge of the pan to release the sides, then let it cool completely.
- Spread sour cream evenly over the top of the cooled cheesecake, cover, and chill in the refrigerator.
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Decorate and Serve:
- Arrange sliced green pepper, diced tomatoes, sliced ripe olives, and chopped green onions on top of the chilled cheesecake as desired.
- Slice and serve this delightful Fiesta Cheesecake to your guests and watch them enjoy every festive bite!
This Fiesta Cheesecake recipe is perfect for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to gatherings with friends and family. Its zesty flavor and creamy texture will surely make it a favorite dessert among your loved ones!
