CAJUN CRAB CHEESECAKE

Cajun Crab Cheesecake image

Provided by GingerlyJ

Categories Crab

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 cheesecake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1/2 cup butter
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1/4 cup dried sherry wine
2 eggs
12 ounces crabmeat
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon diced red pepper

Steps:

heat oven to 325.
in a bowl wix melted butter, breadcumbs, 2 tablespoos cajun seasoning, press into bottom of 9 inch springform pan.
in a larger bowl combine cream cheese, parmesean cheese, 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning, and horseradish and beat with electric mixer until smooth.
add sherry and beat for 2 minutes, add eggs one at a time beating until each egg is combined.
add hot pepper sauce and crab and mix lightly.
bake 1 hour until filling is set.
chill for 4-24 hours.
just before serving top with red pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 84.5, Sodium 452.2, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 9.7