Pepper Cheesecake Recipes

PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Stir cookie crumbs and margarine in a bowl until evenly moistened; press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly darkened, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature; about 30 minutes.
• Stir gelatin and cold water in a small saucepan over low heat until gelatin dissolves completely, about 3 minutes.
• Beat cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add gelatin mixture, milk, and peppermint candy; mix until well-blended. Chill filling until thickened, about 2 hours.
• Fold whipped cream and chocolate into filling. Pour filling into crust; chill until firm, about 1 hour.

BLACK-PEPPER CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Butter an 8-by-2-inch round cake pan, line the bottom with a round of parchment paper, and butter the parchment paper; set aside.
• Blanch peppercorns in a small saucepan of boiling water for 1 minute; drain. Repeat two more times. Pat peppercorns dry with paper towels
• Spread peppercorns evenly in a small baking pan. Transfer to oven until thoroughly dry, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, and let cool. Increase the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
• In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, grind peppercorns to medium-fine; set aside.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and sugar on medium-high speed until very smooth, about 3 minutes. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean, and add to the cream cheese mixture with reserved pepper. Reserve the pod for another use. Beat in creme fraiche and lemon juice. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, and scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Beat in cream.
• Pour batter into the prepared pan. Place the pan in a large roasting pan. Add enough hot water to come 1 inch up the sides of the roasting pan. Bake until edges are set and center shivers slightly when shaken, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove the cake pan from the roasting pan, and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• When cool, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• To unmold cheesecake, run a thin knife or spatula around the edges to loosen. Then carefully place the pan over a hot burner, shaking gently from side to side, for about 20 seconds. Invert the cake onto a serving plate, peel off parchment paper, and serve with pineapple, if desired.

CHEESESTEAK-STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• Cut the flank steak against the grain into ⅛-inch (3-mm) thick slices.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil, until shimmering. Add the steak, paprika, garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, and the Worcestershire sauce.
• Mix to coat the meat with the spices and cook until the meat is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer the meat a bowl, leaving the juices in the pan. Cover and set aside until ready to use.
• Add the butter to the pan with the meat juices. Add the onions and cook until tender and shiny, about 10 minutes. Add the green bell peppers and the remaining ½ teaspoon of pepper and teaspoon of salt, and cook until the onions and peppers are caramelized, about 10 minutes.
• Cut the top off of a red bell pepper. Cut around the seed pod, then pull it out of the pepper. Remove any remaining seeds. Repeat with the rest of the peppers.
• Cut 9 of the provolone slices in half.
• Place the peppers in a 9x13-inch (23x33-cm) baking dish, cut side up. Scoop a bit of steak filling into each pepper, followed by the peppers and onions, then 3 half slices of provolone. Repeat with the rest of the steak, then the rest of the peppers and onions. Place a whole slice of provolone on top of each pepper.
• Bake for 30 minutes, until the skin of the peppers is shriveling, and the cheese is golden.
• Top with parsley.
• Enjoy!

HERB & ROASTED PEPPER CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan., Place cream cheese, ricotta cheese, salt and pepper in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Add eggs; pulse just until combined. Add red peppers, herbs, bacon and garlic; cover and pulse just until blended. Pour filling into prepared pan. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to larger pan., Bake 35-45 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes; loosen edges from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., Remove rim from pan. Just before serving, drizzle cheesecake with oil; top with red pepper strips and chives if desired. Serve with pita chips.

PEPPER CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Beat the cream cheese, shredded cheese, and taco seasoning mix until fluffy. Stir in 1 cup of sour cream. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then fold in the chilies and the red pepper.
• Pour in a greased spring-form pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes on wire rack.
• Combine the remaining sour cream with the salsa and spread on top. Bake for 5 minutes more.
• Refrigerate over night.
• To serve, unmold and spread with the guacamole or avocado dip. Garnish with fresh tomatoes, olives, or cheese. serve with taco chips.

PEPPER JELLY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in food processor.
• Spray individual pie pan or 6" spring form pan with nonstick cooking spray. (I found 4" spring forms and I divide into 2).
• Pour mixture into pan(s).
• Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes.
• Cool in refrigerator for several hours.
• Spread top with more pepper jelly. Serve with crackers.

PEPPER CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Beat cream cheese, shredded cheese, and taco seasoning until fluffy; stir in 1 cup sour cream. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Fold in chilies and red peppers. Pour in greased springform pan and bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes on wire rack. Combine remaining sour cream with salsa and spread on top. Bake for 5 minutes. Refrigerate overnight. To serve, unmold and spread with guacamole or avocado dip. Garnish with fresh tomatoes, olives, or cheese. Serve with taco chips.