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Savory Dill Pickle Cheesecake

Savory Dill Pickle Cheesecake

This Savory Dill Pickle Cheesecake is a creamy, tangy, and unique appetizer perfect for pickle lovers! Blending cream cheese, sour cream, fresh dill, and chopped pickles on a buttery cracker crust, it’s a fun twist on classic cheesecake that pairs beautifully with crackers, breadsticks, or fresh veggies for dipping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 10
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • For the Crust:
  • 1 ½ cups crushed buttery crackers like Ritz
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • For the Filling:
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup chopped dill pickles
  • 2 tbsp pickle juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • For Garnish optional:
  • Extra chopped dill pickles
  • Fresh dill sprigs
  • Crushed crackers or breadcrumbs

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix crushed crackers, melted butter, and garlic powder until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, pickle juice, dill, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
  4. Fold in the chopped dill pickles.
  5. Pour the mixture over the prepared crust and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  7. Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
  8. Garnish with extra pickles, fresh dill, and crushed crackers before serving. Slice and serve chilled with crackers or veggies.

Notes

  • Use extra tangy pickles like kosher dills for the best flavor.
  • Can be baked in mini muffin tins for bite-sized appetizers.
  • Let it chill fully this helps the flavors meld and firm up the texture.
  • Serve with pretzels, pita chips, or even crispy bacon strips for dipping.