Savory Swiss Cheesecake Recipe

Savory Swiss Cheesecake Recipe

  • 1 cup finely crushed thin wheat crackers
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 2 (8 ounce) containers reduced-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
  • Assorted crackers
  1. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the yogurt, egg, egg yolk, basil and rosemary; beat on low speed just until blended. Stir in Swiss cheese.
  2. Pour into prepared crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
  3. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Cut into wedges; serve with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.