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Round white plate with the no-bake cheesecake with pear and prosciutto on top

Pear Cheesecake with Prosciutto (No-Bake Appetizer)

A no-bake, sweet-and-savory appetizer featuring a buttery Ritz cracker crust, creamy honey-lime cream cheese filling with ripe pear, and salty prosciutto on top. Perfect for elegant entertaining or a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 ripe D’Anjou pear peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1/2 tsp fresh lime zest
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/2 sleeve Ritz crackers
  • 2 slices prosciutto torn
  • Extra honey and lime zest for garnish

Method
 

  1. Add Ritz crackers to a food processor and blend until finely crushed. Add melted butter and pulse until combined.
  2. Press the crumb mixture into a 6” ring mold or small springform pan. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, yogurt, lime zest, and honey until smooth. Stir in diced pear.
  4. Spread the cheese mixture over the chilled crust and smooth the top. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Carefully remove from the mold. Top with torn prosciutto, extra honey, and lime zest.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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