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Warm Creole Cream Cheese And Goat Cheese Cakes

Courses: Starters and appetizers
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

3   Garlic cloves
3 1/2 oz 99gDrained sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup 118mlExtra-virgin olive oil - plus
2 tablespoons 30mlExtra-virgin olive oil
5 1/2 oz 156gHerbed goat cheese - softened
6 oz 170gHomemade Creole Cream Cheese - (see recipe)
4 oz 113gEggs - beaten (large)
1/2 cup 118mlFinely-grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon 5mlSalt - plus more to
  Season salad greens
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlFreshly-ground black pepper - plus more for
  Seasoning salad greens
2 tablespoons 30mlUnsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons 45mlBread crumbs
3 cups 330g / 11ozMixed salad greens
  Basil Pesto
1 1/2 cups 60g / 2.1ozFresh basil leaves - (packed)
2 tablespoons 30mlGrated Parmesan
2 tablespoons 30mlToasted pine nuts
1 teaspoon 5mlChopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlSalt
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlFreshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup 118mlExtra-virgin olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In the bowl of a food processor, puree the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes on high speed. Slowly add the oil through the feed tube as the machine is running and process until smooth. Add the goat cheese and Creole Cream Cheese and process until smooth. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add the eggs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper, and whisk well to combine.

Using a pastry brush, grease 6 (6-ounce) ramekins with the melted butter and sprinkle the inside of each with the bread crumbs to lightly coat. Divide the cheese batter among the ramekins. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cooked through and risen. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, toss the greens with the remaining 2 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Divide the greens among 6 serving plates, and invert one cheesecake onto each, shaking gently to release. Drizzle each cake with basil pesto, and garnish with remaining sun-dried tomato puree, if desired. Serve immediately.

For the Basil Pesto: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the basil, cheese, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper. Puree on high speed. Slowly add the oil through the feed tube and process until a smooth paste forms. Pour into a bowl until ready to use. (Makes a generous 1/2 cup)

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Source:
ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse - (Show # EE-2B20) - from the - TV FOOD NETWORK

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