Crabmeat Cheesecake
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Crabmeat Cheesecake, a unique dish that combines the elegance of cheesecake with savory crabmeat. This creamy delight is perfect for holiday gatherings, family dinners, or festive parties. With its rich texture and unexpected flavor combination, this recipe will leave your guests raving and asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, you can serve it with crackers, fresh veggies, or even a zesty cocktail sauce for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 12
- Category: Savory Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Ritz crackers (1 sleeve)
- Butter (1/2 stick)
- Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup)
- Bacon (2 slices)
- Yellow onion (1 diced)
- Green onions (1 cup sliced)
- Cream cheese (3 packs – 8 oz each)
- Eggs (3)
- Whipping cream (1 cup)
- Crabmeat (16 oz)
- Swiss cheese (2 cups shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. For the crust, crush crackers and mix with melted butter and Parmesan cheese. Press firmly into a pie dish or springform pan.
- Cook bacon until crispy; reserve grease. Sauté diced onion in the remaining grease until translucent.
- In a stand mixer, combine cooked bacon, onions, cream cheese, eggs, whipping cream, and Swiss cheese until smooth.
- Gently fold in drained crabmeat.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and just set in the center.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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