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Baby Swiss Appetizer Cheesecake

A creamy and savory cheesecake made with baby Swiss cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and a crunchy Ritz cracker crust—a perfect appetizer for gatherings.

  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each, softened)
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 6 ounces baby Swiss cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry and thinly sliced
  • 4 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter; press into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan and bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
  3. Lower oven temperature to 325°F. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in heavy whipping cream and oil from sun-dried tomatoes.
  4. Add lightly beaten eggs; combine well.
  5. Fold in baby Swiss cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and green onions. Pour mixture over cooled crust.
  6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center looks almost set.
  7. Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then carefully loosen the sides of the pan and cool for another hour. Refrigerate overnight.
  8. Serve with additional crackers on the side.

Notes

Best served chilled. Garnish with extra green onions or serve with a light salad.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: savory cheesecake, appetizer, baby Swiss cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, party food