SALMON-DILL CHEESECAKE

SALMON-DILL CHEESECAKE image

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 c. finely crushed crispy rye or sesame crackers
6 T. butter, melted
2 T. grated Parmesan
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1/2 of 8 oz. tub of cream cheese w/ salmon
1 T. white vinegar or lemon juice
8 oz. sour cream
4 oz. dry-smoked salmon, flaked
1 T. snipped fresh dill
Dill sprigs
Salmon caviar

Steps:

For crust, combine crushed crackers, melted butter and Parmesan in mixing bowl. Press evenly on bottom and 1" up sides of a 9" springform pan. For filling, beat softened cream cheese in large mixing bowl until smooth. Add eggs. Beat on low speed until combined. Add tub cream cheese and vinegar or lemon juice, beating on low speed until just combined. Stir in sour cream, smoked salmon and snipped dill. Pour into pan. Place pan on shallow baking pan. Bake at 350 °F for 30-35 minutes or until center appears nearly set when shaken. Remove from baking pan; cool 15 minutes. Loosen crust & remove springform pan. Cool & chill. Garnish with dill sprigs and caviar.