SINGLE-SERVE SAVORY CHEESECAKE, an easy and quick appetizer or finger food without baking, perfect idea for a summer buffet made in no time.
The single-serve savory cheesecake with pistachio cream, feta, and cherry tomatoes is an elegant and tasty proposal for summer appetizers or aperitifs. Easy to prepare, no baking, perfect to impress guests with a recipe different from the usual.
The base, usually crunchy, is made with crushed crackers or taralli, bound with cream cheese or butter. The rich and flavorful cream combines the sweetness of pistachios with the saltiness of feta and is topped with fresh cherry tomatoes and olives.
A cold dish that can be prepared in advance and served directly in glasses or single-serve molds. Ideal also for outdoor buffets or terrace lunches.
Join me in the kitchen today for single-serve savory cheesecake.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 Pieces
- Cooking methods: No baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Fall
Ingredients
- 2.8 oz crackers
- 1.4 oz butter
- 7.1 oz feta
- 1.1 oz pistachios
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cherry tomatoes
- 4 black olives
Steps
Finely chop the taralli (or crackers) in a mixer, add the cream cheese or the melted butter, and mix until you get a moist and sandy mixture.
Distribute it in the glasses, pressing lightly with the back of a spoon. Place in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
Blend the pistachios with a drizzle of oil and a sprinkle of black pepper. Use a mixer or a fork until you get a smooth cream.
Fill the glasses with crumbled feta, pistachio cream, add diced cherry tomatoes, an olive, and feta for decoration.
Let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Bon appétit
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SINGLE-SERVE SAVORY CHEESECAKE
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FAQ (Questions and Answers) SINGLE-SERVE SAVORY CHEESECAKE
Can I substitute the feta?
Yes, you can use goat cheese, robiola, or ricotta for a milder version.
What type of pistachio should I use?
Use a 100% pistachio cream without sugar, preferably from Bronte or artisanal.
Does the base need baking?
No, it is a cold savory cheesecake, the base firms up in the fridge.
How far in advance can I prepare it?
You can make it even 1 day in advance, it keeps perfectly in the refrigerator.
Can the single-serve savory cheesecake also be served as a main course?
Better as an appetizer or finger food, but it can elegantly start a meal.
