Chile Cheesecake, A Mexican Cheesecake Recipe
Discover a bold and flavorful twist on classic cheesecake with our Chile Cheesecake, A Mexican Cheesecake Recipe. This savory delight combines creamy textures and zesty southwestern ingredients for an appetizer that will steal the spotlight at your next gathering. With a crunchy tortilla chip crust and a filling enriched by fire-roasted green chiles and jalapeños, this unique dish is perfect for sharing. Simple to prepare yet impressive to serve, it can be customized with your favorite toppings like fresh avocado or tangy sour cream. Dive into an unforgettable culinary experience that will leave your guests craving more!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 Cup crushed tortilla chips
- 3 Tablespoons butter (melted)
- 16 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2 eggs
- 4 ounces fire roasted diced green chiles
- 1 fresh jalapeno (cored, seeded and diced)
- 4 ounces Colby cheese (shredded)
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a food processor, crush tortilla chips and mix with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes, then let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, blend room-temperature cream cheese and eggs until smooth. Fold in green chiles, jalapeño, and cheeses.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for 30 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool for 10 minutes before serving with your choice of toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg