LOBSTER CHEESECAKE

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Very Rich, Very Pricy, Very Good I have no idea where this originaly came from. I found it in my Dad's recipe collection. Hand written, but not in his hand.

Provided by Poll_of_the_Purple_

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 9inch cake, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 3/4 lbs cream cheese, at room temperature
4 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated smoked gouda cheese
1 lb cooked lobster meat, roughly chopped (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cups creme fraiche
2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup small-diced red onion

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and butter, blend thoroughly.
  • Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the onions and the peppers.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Saute for 2 minutes, remove from the heat.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  • With the machine running, add the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated.
  • Beat in the cream, Gouda cheese and sauteed vegetables until fully icombined, about 2 minutes.
  • Fold in the lobster meat and the parsley.
  • Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • If you refrigerate the cake before serving, allow to come to room temperature before serving.
  • To serve, cut the cake into wedges with a warm knife.
  • Serve each wedge with the Creme Fraiche and traditional garnishes Yield: 12 to 16 servings.

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