Savory Cheesecakes on Greens

Mini Cheesecakes

* 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened
* 1 slice bread, processed in a food processor to make 1/2 cup bread crumbs
* 1 cup (one 8-ounce container) whipped cream cheese
* 2 large eggs
* 1/4 cup sour cream
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
* 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, like Stilton or Roquefort

The original recipe called for this to be served on a nice well-dressed, Italian salad. I wanted pizza flavored so I omitted the bleu cheese and added diced tomatoes, basil and grated parmesan. Tasted just like pizza!


Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Generously coat four small (3/4-cup) soufflé molds with the butter. Divide the bread crumbs among the molds and coat the bottoms and sides heavily with the crumbs, pressing them onto the buttered dish so they stick.

Put the cream cheese in a medium bowl and add the eggs, sour cream, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of the parsley. Mix well with a whisk and divide among the soufflé molds. Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese on top of the cream cheese mixture in the molds. Top with the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.

Arrange the molds on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes. The cheesecakes will still be slightly wet and soft in the center. Let cool for 10 minutes before unmolding.