Savory Gruyère Cheesecake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8.75 oz crackers
5 1/2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tbsp olive oil
2 None leeks, trimmed, finely sliced
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
8.75 oz cream cheese, softened
8.75 oz fresh ricotta, softened
2 None eggs, beaten
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
3.5 oz Gruyere cheese, grated + 2 tbsp
None None mixed greens, to serve

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F. Line an 8 inch springform pan with parchment paper.
In a food processor, process crackers to fine crumbs. Add butter and process to combine. Press firmly into base of prepared pan. Bake for 15 mins, until golden. Remove from oven. Reduce heat to 325\u00b0F.
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Saute leek and thyme for 4-5 mins, until tender. Let cool.
In a large bowl, whisk together cream cheese, ricotta, eggs, flour and mustard until smooth. Add 3.5 oz Gruyere and leek mixture. Transfer to prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 1 hour, or until set.
Serve warm or at room temperature with mixed greens.