Description
This savory Baby Swiss Appetizer Cheesecake combines creamy cheeses, herbs, and a crispy cracker crust — perfect for serving at parties or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups crushed buttery crackers
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded baby Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).
- Mix crushed crackers and melted butter; press into bottom of a springform pan to form a base.
- Beat together cream cheese, shredded baby Swiss, green onions, eggs, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour mixture over cracker base.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until center is set.
- Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature. Chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Remove from springform pan, cut into small wedges, and serve.
Notes
- Serve with assorted crackers or crispy bread.
- Add chopped herbs or diced peppers for a twist.
- Make a day in advance and refrigerate overnight for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Baby Swiss, cheesecake, savory, appetizer, holiday, party food