Ingredients
Crust:
- 2 cups gingersnap crumbs
- 6 tablespoons melted butter, plus extra butter for pan
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Pinch salt
Filling:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 (12-ounce) log goat cheese
- 12 ounces creme fraiche or sour cream
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Vanilla Pineapple Compote, recipe follows
- Special equipment: 9-inch springform pan
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
To make the crust:
Stir all of the ingredients together in a large bowl. Butter a 9-inch springform pan. Press the crumb mixture onto the bottom and about halfway up the sides of the pan.
To make the filling:
Beat the cream and goat cheeses in the bowl of an electric stand mixer with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy. Add the creme fraiche and beat to combine. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each egg is added, until thoroughly combined. Beat in the sugar and vanilla until just combined.
Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Put on a baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through the cooking process. If the cheesecake starts to color, tent the springform pan with aluminum foil.
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely before serving, as it continues to set as it cools. It is best to refrigerate overnight before serving. Cut the cake into wedges and serve with Vanilla Pineapple Compote.
Say cheesecake!
Vanilla Pineapple Compote:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup rum
- 2 vanilla beans, split, seeds scraped and reserved
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 ripe pineapple, top, skin and core removed, cut into bite-size wedges
Combine the brown sugar, water, rum, and vanilla beans in a saucepan over medium heat. Squeeze the lemon juice into the pan and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, add the pineapple and stir until well mixed. Simmer until the liquid has reduced to a syrupy consistency and the pineapple is soft.
Let cool and serve as an accoutrement to yummy desserts like goat cheese cheesecake!
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By sheila rosenberg
on April 16, 2013
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This was incredible, My husband doesn't like goat cheese and he begged for a second piece!
I used sour cream instead of creme fraiche , and I had bought a case of mexican mangos so I used them instead of pineapple in the compote,I also put chopped pecans in the gingersnap crust!
I can't wait to make this again, I love recipes that you make ahead, YUMMMM!!!!!!!
By ZitaKD
Carrollton, TX
on January 20, 2013
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Different than your usual cheesecake. I've made this several times at home and for clients. It always receives many compliments.
By gmustoe_7167552
Westford, MA
on July 07, 2012
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So tasty - so easy - this is a keeper! I am going to share this one with family and I can hardly wait! Or wait a minute - maybe I should just keep this recipe to myself? LOL
I used honey graham crackers for the crust instead. So creamy and tangy from the goat cheese - Anne - you are a genious! Thanks for sharing!
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