Willa's Red Pepper Jelly Cheesecake

As soon as Willa put this out, Josh and I claimed it for our own. That is, he claimed it as his, I claimed it as mine. We worked out a detente without bloodshed, and we even agreed to save some for Gwen. Not sure that Gwen ever actually saw it...


8 oz. package cream cheese
1 egg
2 (or more) cloves garlic crushed
5 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese ( use ½ to ¾ pkg. Imperial cheese)
4 oz. (1/2 cup) spicy red pepper jelly


Mix all ingredients except jelly in food processor.
When ingredients are well mixed, add in red pepper jelly.
Pour into an oiled 6" spring form pan -- or use two large ramekins).
Set into pan of water and then bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes until browned on top.
Cool in refrigerator for several hours.
Drizzle additional pepper jelly over top
Serve with crackers.

PS. Freezes well