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The Dishing team had several amazing meals at Turpin Meadow Ranch‘s Trails End Restaurant and Bar this past summer, and we can’t wait to head back this winter. We enjoyed a savory cheesecake as a starter and thought this would be a great recipe to share.
Ask For It: Trails End Restaurant and Bar’s Gorgonzola Cheesecake
December 22, 2025
Category
Appetizers & Sides
Ask For It
Daily Dish
Recipes
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups water or stock
- 1/2 cup polenta
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- For the filling:
- 8 ounces gorgonzola dolce
- 10 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 6 cloves garlic, roasted and chopped
Instructions
- For the crust:
- Bring water or stock to a boil in a saucepan. Add the next four ingredients and reduce heat to a simmer, stirring as needed, for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Press polenta evenly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- For the filling:
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. Spoon the mixture into the pan on top of the polenta and tap on the counter to remove air pockets. Bake in a preheated oven at 325 F for about 40 minutes, or until set. Remove from oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm or refrigerate until cooled, then rewarm to serve.
