CREAMY CRAB CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter.
• Press onto the bottom of a greased 9 inch springform pan.
• Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
• Cool on a wire rack.
• Reduce heat to 325°.
• In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sour cream until smooth.
• Add eggs; beat on low just until combined.
• Add onion, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, hot pepper sauce, and pepper; beat just until blended.
• Fold in crab.
• Pour over crust.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until center is almost set.
• Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
• Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen.
• Cool 1 hour longer.
• Spread remaining sour cream over top.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Remove sides of pan.
• Let stand at room temp for 30 minutes before serving.
• Sprinkle with seafood seasoning if desired.
• Serve with assorted crackers, etc.