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Florentine Cheesecake Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Lacrenshaw / All my dishes 10 months, 2 weeks ago From recipezaar via Red Hot Housewife, this could serve as a lunch dish, brunch fare or a party appetizer. Prep:20m Cook:90m Servings:12	Lacrenshaw
	spinach cheese cream dijon gruyere parmesan

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Ingredients

2 cups dry breadcrumbs, preferably from brioche bread

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach

24 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup whipping cream

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

4 large eggs

1 1/4 cups gruyere cheese, grated

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

1/4 cup scallions, chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine breadcrumbs and melted butter on bottom and up sides of a 9" springform pan.

Bake for 8 to 12 minutes OR until very lightly browned.

Set aside to cool.

Cook spinach according to package directions, place in strainer and press out all the liquid.

In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, cream, salt and Dijon until smooth.

Add the eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition.

Add the spinach, grated cheeses, paprika, cayenne and scallions.

Beat on low speed until well combined.

Pour mixture into prepared crust.

Bake 65 minutes OR until filling is set and browned.

Cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack.

**Serve with sliced fresh fruit and a green salad with vinaigrette dressing.

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Comments

midgelet 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Wow!

sparow64 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
This sounds fabulous! Can't wait to try!

lacrenshaw 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
I love spinach anything! Thanks for your fives, guys.
Lorraine

trigger 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Making a brioche from scratch is time consuming so I will pick one up at my french bakery to try with this recipe. I like the flavors going on here.
Five forks and a smile :)

dragonwings647 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
SOUNDS WOUNDERFULL. HAVE TO GIVE IT A TRY

minitindel 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Wow these are really different lorraine great posts my friend
five

tink

lacrenshaw 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
I am neither silly nor self-punishing enough to make MY own brioche either, michael. I buy it too. Let me know what you think, OK?
Happy New Year one more time....
L

lacrenshaw 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Thank you so much, dragon. I hope you enjoy this one! Happy New Year...
Lorraine

lacrenshaw 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Oh, tink! lol I'm always so proud when you give me a five. hehhe Thanks so much. These ARE truly delightful recipes, aren't they? Happy New Year,
Lorraine

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