Feta & Spinach Cheesecake with Whiskey & Chocolate filling and Berries & Cream topping

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Ingredients:
- 1 cup of crushed matzo meal
- 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
- 1 lb. of Feta cheese, crumbled
- 8 oz. of Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup of chopped spinach, cooked and drained
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of whiskey
- 1/2 cup of chopped semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of mixed berries
- 1/2 cup of whipped cream
- 1 tsp. of vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine the crushed matzo meal, chopped walnuts, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the Feta cheese and Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese until smooth.
- Add the cooked spinach and mix well.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the sugar and whiskey.
- Fold in the chopped semi-sweet chocolate.
- Pour the mixture over the cooled crust.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let the cheesecake cool down to room temperature.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over low heat until just simmering.
- Add the mixed berries and vanilla extract. Stir occasionally until the sauce has thickened, for about 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Pour the berry sauce over the cheesecake, spread evenly.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Top with whipped cream and serve chilled.