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Zucchini Savory Cheesecake

17/11/2023

Preparing a zucchini savory cheesecake is a delicious way to enjoy this vegetable in an original and tasty manner. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

  • 200 g of savory biscuits (such as crackers or Taralli)
  • 100 g of melted butter
  • 400 g of zucchini
  • 250 g of ricotta
  • 150 g of fresh goat cheese
  • 100 g of grated cheese (Parmesan or Pecorino)
  • 3 eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Aromatic herbs to taste (basil, mint, thyme)
  • Garlic (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start by finely chopping the savory biscuits until you get a consistency similar to breadcrumbs. Mix the crumbs with the melted butter until you get a homogeneous mixture.
  2. Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper and press the biscuit mixture onto the bottom to create the cheesecake base. Compact well and put in the fridge to cool.
  3. Wash the zucchini and cut them into thin slices. In a pan, heat a drizzle of oil and if you wish, a clove of garlic to flavor the oil, then remove it. Add the sliced zucchini and sauté until they become soft and slightly golden. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. In a bowl, mix ricotta with goat cheese and grated cheese. Add the eggs and a pinch of salt and pepper, and blend all the ingredients well.
  5. Take the cooked zucchini and let them cool. If you have chosen to use aromatic herbs, chop them finely and add them to the cheese cream.
  6. Pour half of the cheese cream over the cooled biscuit base. Arrange a layer of zucchini on top and cover with the rest of the cream.
  7. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and bake the savory cheesecake for about 30-40 minutes, or until the surface is golden and the cheesecake is firm to the touch.
  8. Let the cheesecake cool in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours before unmolding and serving.

Curiosity

The savory cheesecake turns out to be an excellent alternative to classic appetizers and can be personalized according to your tastes using different types of vegetables or cheeses. Its origin is modern and it is inspired by the classic sweet cheesecakes, which have ancient roots that can be traced back to ancient Greece.

Zucchini Savory Cheesecake