I've been wanting to make a goat cheese cheesecake for a while (years!) since the tangy "goatiness" would be a nice contrast with sweet honey and fresh blueberries. Plus doesn't it sound so gourmet to use a different sort of cheese?
Now imagine if people were like that!
Goat's milk is strong with a signature tang, perfect for mixing with cream cheese. B thought it was an odd combo until he tried it. You can pair these cheesecake with any fruit, but I think blueberries match it best in my opinion. Recipe adapted from Anne Burrell at Food Network
Goat Cheese Cheesecake
Ingredients
CRUST:
1 cups graham cracker crumbs
4-6 tablespoons melted butter
1/8 cup sugar
FILLING:
1 8 ox packages cream cheese, room temperature
6 oz (1/2 a log) goat cheese
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 eggs
1/4 cup sugar
4-6 Tbs honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
honey, to drizzle
fresh blueberries
Special equipment: 3 mini springform pans
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (I used a toaster oven)
CRUST:
Stir all of the ingredients together in a large bowl. Spray your mini cheesecake springform pans (optional: cut a parchment paper circle and place at the bottom to really make it easy for removal). Press the crumb mixture onto the bottom and sides.
Bake for about 5-7 min, then remove to cool
FILLING:
Beat the cream cheese and goat cheeses in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the Greek yogurt and the eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each egg is added. Beat in the sugar, honey vanilla until just combined.
Pour the filling into the prepared crusts. Put on a baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet halfway while baking. The cheesecake will be done when the edges are set (the center should still be wobbly - it will continue to cook and set afterwards). Remove the cheesecake from the oven.
Chill before serving (refrigerate overnight or freeze). Remove springform sides, drizzle with honey and top with blueberries and whipped cream. Enjoy!
Love the idea of the honey drizzle!
ReplyDeleteThanks- honey makes everything taste better
DeleteOhhhh this sounds awesome. These look so cute and delicious.
ReplyDeleteI like mini deserts since they're good for one person
DeleteI LOVE goat cheese, so this cheesecake looks absolutely delicious. I never knew why goat cheese was tangy though--thanks for the tutorial! I can't wait to make this recipe!
ReplyDeleteI'm a big nerd and ask a lot of questions :)
Deletethat explains why goat cheese nauseates me sometimes but other times i find it quite tasty! beautiful cheesecakes!
ReplyDeleteI haven't met a goat cheese I didn't like
DeleteI am a sucker for cheesecake and goat cheese. Combining them both is just delightful
ReplyDeleteI think I gained weight by looking at these, but I need to gain weight anyway. These look incredible!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had the same problem as you - trouble gaining weight is not an issue in this household :P
DeleteWow those little cheesecakes look too perfect to eat! You sure are talented!
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aw thanks :) It was lots of trial and error - this took multiple batches to get it looking right!
DeleteOmg that looks awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE goat cheese and these look AMAZING! I will definitely have to try this recipe!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy it!
DeleteThese look so epic. So stoked to try goat cheese in a cheesecake...
ReplyDeleteOMG goat cheese AND cheesecake!? I'm sold!
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of goat cheese and of blueberries. Sounds like a win-win. Yum.
ReplyDeleteI love this and can't wait to tell my husband about it he is a Cheesemonger.
ReplyDeleteSame as my husband. Sometimes I think he married me simply for my cheesecake baking skills ;)
DeleteThat looks amazing. SO yummy. Cheesecake is my favorite dessert!
ReplyDeleteLove goat cheese. Love cheesecake. Duh, no brainer - I'm going to have to make this ASAP. :-)
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy it!
DeleteYour recipes always make my mouth water! Now this would be the perfect indulgence!
ReplyDeleteThanks :) It's not as unhealthy as it looks since I used nonfat plain Greek yogurt!
DeleteNever heard of Goat cheesecake but these looks yummy! I know hubby will love them.
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