Say cheese! Meet your new personalized cheesecake recipe:
Cheesecake with Feta & Spinach Base, New York-style Filling, and Toffee Crunch Topping
Ingredients
- 1 package of Feta Cheese (4oz)
- 2 cups of Spinach, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups of Graham Cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 3 containers Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese (24oz total)
- 1 1/4 cups of granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of Toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a food processor, puree the Feta Cheese and chopped Spinach into a paste.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the Graham Cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the Graham Cracker mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create an even crust.
- Spread the Feta Cheese and Spinach mixture over the Graham Cracker crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour the filling over the cooled Feta Cheese and Spinach base.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Place the Toffee bits in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until melted and smooth.
- Spread the melted Toffee over the cooled cheesecake.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.