Blue Cheese Cheesecake with Cherry Pear Compote

Experience the rich, creamy texture of our Savory Blue Cheese Cheesecake with Cherry Pear Compote, a vegetarian masterpiece perfect for American cuisine lovers. This elegant dish is ideal for wine tasting parties and special occasions, featuring a unique blend of tangy blue cheese and sweet cherry pear compote. With potential allergens including dairy, nuts, and gluten, this recipe is versatile enough to impress at any gathering.

Packed with protein and healthy fats, this cheesecake is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a nutritious option. Easily accessible through EasyChef Pro, you can add this recipe to your digital cookbook and utilize the shopping list feature for cost-effective ingredient purchases.

Get ready to elevate your next event with this stunning appetizer!

Recipe Collection: Appetizer

Serving Size: 24

Cooking Time: 570 minutes

Overview

This rich and elegant savory cheesecake is perfect for wine tasting parties, holiday gatherings, and special occasions. It can be made days in advance and topped just before serving, making it a convenient yet impressive appetizer.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Nuts, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 0.5 Cup butter
• 4 Ounces Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1 Teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, minced
• 0.5 Teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 Teaspoon black pepper, ground
• 1.25 Cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 Cup pecans, toasted and minced
• 1 Tablespoon butter, melted
• 3 8 Ounces cream cheese, softened
• 8 Ounces blue cheese, crumbled
• 6 Ounces Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 4 Large eggs
• 0.25 Cup heavy cream
• 1 Teaspoon black pepper, ground
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 Large sweet onions, sliced
• 2 Pears, peeled and minced
• 0.5 Cup dried cherries
• 2 Tablespoons black cherry balsamic vinegar
• 0.5 Cup brown sugar
• 0.25 Teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 8 Ounces cream cheese
• 2 Ounces Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 4 Ounces blue cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 Teaspoon black pepper, ground
• 0.25 Cup candied pecans
• 1 Firm green pear, sliced

Steps

1. Beat 0.5 cup butter, 4 oz Parmesan cheese, minced thyme, 0.5 tsp kosher salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper (ground) with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add 1.25 cups all-purpose flour and mix on low until mixture resembles large crumbles. Shape into a log, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice dough into 0.25-inch thick pieces and place on a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 22 minutes. Cool on sheets for 10 minutes, then on a wire rack. Reduce oven heat to 300°F (150°C). Line a 10-inch springform pan with parchment paper and butter the paper and sides.
3. Pulse toasted pecans, baked crackers, and 1 tbsp melted butter in a food processor until crumbled. Press crumbs into the bottom of the prepared pan. Chill while preparing the filling.
4. Beat three 8-oz packages of cream cheese, 8 oz crumbled blue cheese, and 6 oz shredded Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add 4 large eggs one at a time, then beat in 0.25 cup heavy cream and 1 tsp black pepper (ground). Pour into prepared pan.
5. Bake for about 1.5 hours. The cheesecake is ready when the edges puff and the center jiggles slightly. Run a knife around the edges, cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
6. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 sliced sweet onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and cook until dark brown, 15-20 minutes more. Add 2 minced pears, 0.5 cup dried cherries, 2 tbsp black cherry balsamic vinegar, 0.5 cup brown sugar, and 0.25 tsp kosher salt. Cook until pears are tender. Remove fruit with a slotted spoon, mash, and simmer juice until thickened. Transfer glaze to a bowl.
7. Beat remaining 8-oz cream cheese, 4 oz crumbled blue cheese, 2 oz shredded Parmesan cheese, and 0.5 tsp black pepper (ground) until smooth. Spread over cooled cheesecake. Sprinkle with 0.25 cup candied pecans. Serve with cherry pear compote, sliced pear, and vinegar glaze on the side.

Enjoy this sophisticated and flavorful cheesecake at your next gathering!