Gorgonzola Cheesecake wth Polenta Crust Recipe

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I adapted this recipe to make mini-cheesecakes using four inch springform pans. The recipe makes 4-6 mini-cheesecakes which can be frozen and used later. I served with grilled bread and toppped with fig or sour cherry jam. The Gorgonzola Dolce is a creamy, mild Italian cheese. You could use a stronger Gorgonzola, but this is my favorite. You can also make it without the polenta crust.

Ingredients:

Crust;

1-1/2 cup chicken stock or water

1/2 cup polenta

1-1/2 tsp salt

1 tbls dry thyme

1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese

For The Filling;

8 oz Gorgonzola Dolce

10oz softened cream cheese

2 eggs, beaten

6 cloves of roasted garlic, chopped

Directions;

For the crust, bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add next 4 ingredients and reduce heat to a simmer, stirring as necessary for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Press polenta into the bottom of springform pans.

For the filling, combine the ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. Spoon mixture into the pans and tap on counter to remove air bubbles. Place in a preheated 325 degree oven for about 40 minutes. Remove from heat and place on cooling rack until just warm. Unmold, slice and serve.