Kalamata Cheesecake Appetizer
It’s believed the Greeks served cheesecake at the first Olympics, so why not rewrite history with a Greek cheesecake appetizer? Ingredients in this version “tame” the Kalamata olives, so even if you shy away from Kalamatas, you’ll be glad you tried this one. For a milder flavor, use the more common black or green olives.
Servings Prep Time
24 30minutes
Cook Time
25minutes
Servings Prep Time
24 30minutes
Cook Time
25minutes
Ingredients
FILLING
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and pecans; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Add egg and egg yolk; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in chopped olives and minced rosemary. Pour over crust. Return pan to baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen edges of cheesecake from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
  4. Remove rim from pan. Top cheesecake with halved olives and rosemary sprigs if desired.