
Cheddar Shortbread crust:
1¾ cups cake flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
227g grated old or extra old Cheddar cheese
Cheesecake:
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, sliced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
Salt & pepper
250g cream cheese, softened
1 large egg yolk
1 large egg
170g grated old or extra old Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley