Savory Blue Cheesecake

12 oz cream cheese; room temperature 
6 oz Ricotta cheese; room temperature 
8 oz blue cheese Roquefort or Gorgonzola; Not Danish or American Blue 
3 large eggs; room temperature 
1 1/4 cups sour cream 
1/8 teaspoon Ground black pepper 
8 strips anchovies, fresh fruit, roasted red; garnish 

Preheat oven to 350 F.  Butter springform pan. 

Beat all cheeses until well blended.  Add eggs one at a time and blend each one in well.  Add 1/2 cup sour cream and pepper.  Pour into springform.  Place pan on a baking sheet, bake for 45 min. or until top is golden.  Remove from oven and spread remaining 3/4 cup sour cream over top.  Return to oven, bake an additional 10 min.  Remove to a wire rack and cool completely. Refrigerate  overed, if desired.  Bring to room temperature before serving.  Remove from springform, garnish as desired and serve in wedges. 
  
Suggested garnishes:
Anchovies
Roasted red pepper strips
Crisp bacon

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