Chevre Torte with Mango and Sweet Pepper Salsa for #SundaySupper
#SundaySupper is here again and what a great one this is. Huge variety!!! It is Cheese, Cakes, and Cheesecakes. What fun!! I decided to do a Chevre Torte with Mango and Sweet Pepper Salsa for #Sunday Supper, savory cheesecake.
One that I have made many times before and makes a great sit down appetizer. The pairing of the cheese with the sweet salsa is fabulous.
You can make it in a small springform pan and it will be thicker or if you make it in a larger one as I did you have more to go around and it is not quite as filling for an appetizer. Appetizers are one of my favorite things to make and this one you can either dress up or dress down for the occasion.
It can be served warm, at room temperature or a little chilled, your choice. It can be made ahead along with the salsa and chilled until ready to serve.
The recipe is from the Chatelaine Food Express Starters cookbook which has many other great recipes that I have tried. Try this one on for size for your next dinner party or gathering.
Happy #SundaySupper!!!
Chevre Torte with Mango and Sweet Pepper Salsa for #SundaySupper
Yield:
10 Servings
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour
Total Time:
1 hour 30 minutes
A wonderful savory cheesecake!!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 3 Tbsp. hazelnuts
- 140 gm. chevre cheese, plain
- 250 gm. package light cream cheese
- 3 eggs
- 2 small cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp. chives, chopped
- 1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper
- Butter for the springform pan
Salsa
- 3 red peppers, halved and seeded
- 2 jalapenos, halved and seeded
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Crackers for serving
Instructions
- For the salsa, preheat the broiler. Broil the peppers and jalapenos on a baking sheet until just slightly singed on the edges.
- Turn and continue to broil until softened about 15 to 20min. You might not want to have the pepper really close to the broiler element as you don't want them blackened.
- In a bowl stir together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt and pepper. Add the mango.
- Without peeling coarsely chop the red pepper and finely chop the jalapenos. Stir into the mango mixture and add the cilantro.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat oven to 350F. Generously coat an 8 1/2" springform pan with butter.
- In a food processor whirl the bread crumbs and the hazelnuts. Press lightly into the buttered pan. Coat up the sides of the pan also about 1".
- Wipe out the processor and whirl together the chevre and cream cheese. Add the eggs, garlic, chives and salt and pepper, and whirl to mix well.
- Pour over crumbs and spread evenly. Bake for 35-40 min. until the center seems firm when jiggled. Let cool at least 10 min.
- About 20 min. before serving let the salsa come to room temperature. Serve slices of the chevre torte with the salsa and Melba toasts like crackers.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 239Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 337mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 8gProtein: 9g
Recipe calculation was provided by Nutritionix and is estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
Adapted from Chatelaine Food Express Starters Cookbook
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Comments & Reviews
Lyn @LovelyPantry says
This is very interesting to me. Never had a savory cheesecake before. The salsa has me just as intrigued! It looks quite lovely!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Lyn for coming over!!
Renee says
I recently had my first savory cheesecake. A friend made one with blue cheese. It made me want to try more and I think the next one would have to be this. Love the salsa to go with it too. Perfect appetizer.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Renee, I hope you do try it.
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says
oh nice!! what a great appetizer!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Angie!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I love the salsa, oh my gosh!! Looks so good!!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Jennifer
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
Gorgeous! And this is my kinda torte!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Jen!
Soni says
This looks and sounds absolutely delicious and a great idea to start off a party!Such lovely colors and flavors 🙂
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Soni!
Heather @girlichef says
This sounds like a fantastic combination…perfect for a light brunch with a green salad and some crisp white wine!
Noshing with the Nolands says
That would be great for a brunch too, good idea!!
Nicole @ The Daily Dish says
This is simply stunning. So gorgeous and sounds delicious!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Ah, thanks Nicole!!
Liz says
What a fabulous appetizer!!! Yummy on its own, but your salsa makes it a show stopper! Another fun idea to serve my book club 🙂
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Liz, I hope you enjoy it!!
Christi Silbaugh says
We entertain a lot and this looks like a great alternative to our regular boring cheese tray. Yum, I love mango salsa!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Christi, enjoy!!
Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) says
This is my kind of cheesecake! Also love the addition of the mango in the sweet pepper salsa!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Yes Amy I love mango and pepper, it is a great combination!!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
Chevre is probably my favorite cheese ever, and with hazelnuts is even better, if that´s possible. What a wonderful recipe Tara!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Paula!!
Susan says
Lovely! Really, anything made with goat cheese is delicious.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Susan!
The Ninja Baker says
Genius! A savory cheesecake as appetizer =) And most love soft cheese and salsa so you’re almost guaranteed a winner. Congratulations, Tara!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Kim!
Family Foodie says
This is one torte that I just can’t wait to try. Thank you for sharing during #SundaySupper!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Isabel!!
Katy says
Savory cheesecake – great idea! This looks like a wonderful appetizer, especially with that salsa – I can’t wait to try this!
Noshing with the Nolands says
I hope you do try it Katy, thanks.
Diana @GourmetDrizzles says
What an incredible recipe and beautiful photo! I do lots of tastings with various cheeses, and this would be a perfect addition to my next party. Thank you!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Diana!!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
That salsa sounds very interesting – what a unique combination of flavors!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Erin, I love the sweet and savory flavor in this appetizer!!
Conni @FoodieArmyWife says
Oh my, this looks absolutely sublime! And there’s even hazelnuts in there. Ohh…..I’m saving this one! Thanks Tara!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Conni, I took to friends for dinner last night and they loved it!!
Sarah says
LOVE goat cheese, this is fantastic!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much for coming over Sarah!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Yup, I’m going to be craving this all night. It looks delish!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Jennie!!
Bea says
Tara – this torte looks fantastic!!! I want to be at the party you are hosting 🙂 your presentation is – as always – amazing!!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Bea!!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I have wanted to try a savory goat cheese cheesecake for ages! This sounds so good!
Noshing with the Nolands says
We really like this recipe and have made it often.
Stacy says
This is so lovely with the riot of colors in the salsa, Tara! I would love to have that on my plate for starters. Or an afternoon snack. Oh, heck, who am I kidding? I’d eat this for breakfast too.
Noshing with the Nolands says
LOL Stacy, I am glad you liked it!!
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
very different Tara!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Cindys!
Kim Bee says
This is wonderful Tara. I love the photos, I love the recipe and the salsa is amazing.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Kim!!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says
I have never had a savory cheesecake. But, this looks delicious. I’m excited to try it out!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Sarah!
Lane @ Supper for a Steal says
This combination sounds awesome. I bet it tastes amazing. Yummmy!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Lane!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
Mmm…sweet, salty, spicy…this torte has it all, Tara! Give me a loaf of bread and I’m calling this dinner.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks for always coming over Nancy, I so appreciate it!!!