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* Exported from MasterCook *

HERB CHEESECAKE

Recipe By : BECKY
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb cream cheese
2 large eggs -- beaten
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup feta cheese -- crumbled
1/2 cup Romano cheese -- grated
8 sun-dried tomatoes in oil -- chopped
1 Tablespoon garlic crushed -- more if you like
1/2 teaspoon basil,thyme,oregano
hot sauce -- few drops
1 tablespoon horseradish
CRUST:
2 cups savory crackers -- crushed
1/2 stick butter -- melted

Preheat oven to 400 degrees
In large bowl, beat cream cheese and till smooth and light
Beat in eggs and cornstarch, only until mixed
Stir in sour cream and all other ingredients until well blended.
Pour into prepared crust and bake 45 minutes.
Allow to cool in oven, with door slightly open for 3 hours.
Remove from pan and chill.

Crust:
Blend ingredients well.
Press into the bottom and partly up the sides of a greased 9 inch spring form pan.
Smooth bottom to even thickness.
Pour in filling
** sometimes I add smoked cheese instead of feta maybe some chopped olives or roasted red peppers
NOTES : *SERVE WITH CRACKERS OR FRENCH BREAD TOAST.


PESTO DRESSING
2 T. toasted pine nuts- chopped
1/8 c. chopped fresh basil
1 tsp. crushed garlic
salt/pepper
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. olive oil
3/4 c. Balsamic vinegar
SHAKE AND POUR.