Artichoke Cheesecake Recipes

Steps:

• For the crust: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray the bottom of four 4-inch springform pans with nonstick spray.
• Mix the cracker crumbs, butter and pecans in a medium bowl until evenly moistened. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pans. Bake until the crusts are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Cool the pans on a rack.
• Once completely cool, spray the sides of the pans with cooking spray and line with strips of parchment.
• For the Cheddar-pimento cheesecake: Add the cream cheese, Cheddar, pimentos, Worcestershire, hot sauce and some salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Beat together using an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Spoon the mixture on top of one of the cooled crusts in the pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 4 hours.
• When ready to serve, unmold the sides of the pan from the cake and peel off the parchment. Top with the candied bacon and scallion greens.
• For the blue cheese cheesecake: Add the cream cheese, blue cheese, cream and some salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Beat together using an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Fold in the dates and shallots. Spoon the mixture on top of one of the cooled crusts in the pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours.
• When ready to serve, unmold the sides of the pan from the cake and peel off the parchment. Top with the candied walnuts and a drizzle of honey.
• For the mozzarella-basil cheesecake: Add the cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, cream and some salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Beat together using an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Fold in the chopped basil. Spoon the mixture on top of one of the cooled crusts in the pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours.
• When ready to serve, unmold the sides of the pan from the cake and peel off the parchment. Top with the cherry tomatoes, drizzles of balsamic syrup and olive oil and a sprig of basil.
• For the goat cheese-herb cheesecake: Add the cream cheese, goat cheese, cream, parsley, rosemary, lemon zest, Worcestershire to taste and some salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Beat together using an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Spoon the mixture on top of one of the cooled crusts in the pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Spread the jam over top. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours.
• When ready to serve, unmold the sides of the pan from the cake and peel off the parchment.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Brush the bottom and sides of a 9" springform pan with melted butter.
• Place 1 sheet of phyllo in pan so that phyllo extends up and over the sides of the pan.
• Brush with melted butter.
• Repeart with the remaining phyllo and butter.
• Cut 2 slits in the center of the phyllo dough for steam to escape.
• Bake 7-10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Cool on a wire rack.
• Decrease oven temp to 325.
• Drain the artichokes, reserving 2 T.
• of the marinade.
• Chop the artichokes and set aside.
• Beat the cheeses, oregano and garlic powder in a large bowl.
• Add the eggs, beating just until blended.
• Do not overbeat.
• Add the chopped green onions, chopped artichokes, and reserved marinade, combining well.
• Pour into crust, and cover loosely with foil.
• Bake 40-50 minutes, or until center is still soft but sides stay firm when gently shaken.
• NOTE: The cheesecake did not look"done" to me at this point, but firms up in the fridge.
• Also, if served only slightly chilled or at room temp (as suggested), it serves up creamy and spreadable.
• Cool, then cover and chill 2-24 hrs.
• (24 hrs. recommended) Garnish with sprigs of fresh oregano, and serve slightly chilled or at room temp.

Steps:

• Place artichokes on bottom of a greased 8x8 pan; top with grated cheese.
• Pour beaten eggs over cheese; bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, serve.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place artichoke hearts in a glass mixing bowl. Mix in cheese, garlic powder, mayonnaise and parsley until well coated. Spread mixture in 9x13 inch glass baking dish and sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake in preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until bubbly, about 25 to 35 minutes. Serve hot.