Description
Feta cheesecake is a delightful fusion of creamy sweetness and savory tang, perfect for impressing guests at any gathering. This unique dessert features a luscious blend of feta and cream cheese, creating a rich and smooth texture with a hint of Mediterranean flair. Whether served at a dinner party or enjoyed on a quiet night in, this cheesecake is bound to be a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter until moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and crumbled feta until creamy. Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, ensuring each is blended before adding the next. Stir in fresh lemon juice.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off the oven and let cool inside with the door ajar for about an hour.
- Refrigerate overnight for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg