Savory Crab Cheesecake
- Prep time:20 min
- Total time:4 hr 30 min
- Ingredients:18
- Servings:20
- Calories per serving:260
Savory Crab Cheesecake
- Prep time:20 min
- Total time:4 hr 30 min
- Ingredients:18
- Servings:20
- Calories per serving:260
Valerie Doe
Cartersville, Georgia
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Bake-Off® Contest 41, 2004
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This appetizer cheesecake combines bold, spicy flavors with cream cheese and luscious crabmeat.
Savory Crab Cheesecake
- Prep time:20 min
- Total time:4 hr 30 min
- Ingredients:18
- Servings:20
- Calories per serving:260
Ingredient
Crust
- 1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian Style Bread Crumbs
- 1 oz. (1/4 cup) shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Filling
- 20 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions (2 medium)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dry ground mustard
- Dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon cocktail sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
- 4 eggs
- 1 (6-oz.) can lump crabmeat, drained
Garnish and Serve with
- Sprigs fresh parsley or leaf lettuce
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup cocktail sauce
- Assorted crackers
Instructions
- Step 1Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix all crust ingredients. Press mixture in bottom of ungreased 8- or 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350°F. for 5 to 9 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Step 2Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat all filling ingredients except eggs and crabmeat with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in crabmeat.
- Step 3Remove partially baked crust from oven. Pour filling over crust. Return to oven; bake an additional 60 to 70 minutes for 8-inch pan or 40 to 50 minutes for 9-inch pan or until filling is set. Cool 30 minutes.
- Step 4With small metal spatula or knife, loosen edges of cheesecake. Cool an additional 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
- Step 5To serve, remove sides of pan; place cheesecake on serving platter. Arrange parsley around outer edge. Serve with cocktail sauce and crackers.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories260
- Total Fat19g
- Protein7g
- Total Carbohydrate15g
- Sugars4g
Servings: 20
Serving Size: ½0 of Recipe
Amount Per Serving Calories : 260
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 410mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugars | 4g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 7g | % Value Not Available |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Very Lean Meat ½,
- Fat 3&½
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice1
