Ingredients
- 1 cup finely ground almonds
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- Pinch of black pepper
- 250g ricotta cheese
- 150g crumbled feta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- Zest of lemon
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt, to taste
- Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
- Fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C) and grease a 6-inch springform pan.
- Combine ground almonds, parmesan cheese, melted butter, and black pepper in a bowl; press into the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden brown; let cool.
- Blend ricotta, feta, eggs, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, and black pepper until smooth; pour into the cooled crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set in the center; cool and chill for at least 2 hours.
- For the roasted tomato jam, toss halved tomatoes with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper; roast for about 30 minutes at 355°F (180°C) and mash slightly.
- Serve chilled cheesecake topped with roasted tomato jam and garnish with fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider incorporating herbs like basil or oregano into the filling. To make it gluten-free, use certified gluten-free ground almonds or crackers for the crust.
