This savory twist on the traditional cheesecake combines rich, creamy flavors with the earthiness of mushrooms and the crunchy texture of pistachios.
Author:Chef Samantha
Ingredients
Scale
1 cupshelled pistachios
4 ozcrumbled feta cheese
1 cupfresh mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
½ cupgrated Parmesan cheese
8 ozcream cheese, softened
½ cupsour cream
3large eggs
2 tbspolive oil (for sautéing)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbspmelted butter (for crust binding)
Instructions
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In your food processor, combine the shelled pistachios, grated Parmesan cheese, melted butter, salt, and pepper. Pulse until it resembles a fine meal, then press into a greased springform pan.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add sliced mushrooms, and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, then gradually add sour cream and mix well. Incorporate the eggs one at a time.
Gently fold the sautéed mushrooms and crumbled feta into the cream cheese mixture.
Pour the filling over the prepared crust and bake for 45-50 minutes.
Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Notes
Chilling allows the flavors to meld beautifully and the texture to set perfectly.