Description
Experience the delightful fusion of creamy feta and sweet honey in this exquisite Feta Cheesecake. With a buttery graham cracker crust, each slice offers a balanced blend of savory and sweet flavors that will surprise and impress your guests. Perfect for any occasion, this visually stunning dessert is sure to be the star of your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until it resembles moist sand. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- In an electric mixer, blend feta cheese and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add honey and sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 45-50 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven, crack open the door, and let the cheesecake cool for about an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Slice, garnish if desired, and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg