Cashel Blue Cheesecake With Pickled Pears

Cashel Blue Cheesecake With Pickled Pears


1. Combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper and peppercorns in a jar.

2. Cover tightly and shake until well-blended.

3. Place pears in a glass bowl and pour the dressing over them.

4. Cover and refrigerate 2-4 hours.

5. Preheat oven to 350°.

6. Combine biscuit crumbs and scallions in a small bowl.

7. Blend in butter.

8. Press into the bottom of a lightly buttered 9" springform pan (or eight 4" springform pans).

9. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes.

10. Let cool on a rack for 20 minutes.

11. Sprinkle blue cheese over base.

12. Place eggs, cream cheese, chives and green onions in a food processor.

13. Process until smooth, 10-20 seconds.

14. Sprinkle with pepper.

15. Spoon over the blue cheese.

16. Bake until browned and set, about 25-30 minutes.

17. Let cool on a rack for 25-30 minutes.

18. Remove sides of pan(s).

19. To serve, place slices or individual cheesecakes on a plate, and surround with greens and pears.

20. Drizzle some of the pear juice over the greens.

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