SAVORY CRAB CHEESECAKE

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This was a winner in the Pillsbury Bake-off. Great appetizer! Time includes bake time and chill time.

Provided by jovigirl

Categories     Crab

Time 4h20m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons butter, melted
20 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon seafood cocktail sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons dried creole seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 eggs
1 (6 ounce) can lump crabmeat, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F In small bowl, mix crust ingredients. Press mixture in bottom of ungreased springform pan. Bake 5-9 minutes (until light golden brown).
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat filling ingredients except eggs and crabmeat on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each. Stir in crabmeat. Pour filling over crust. Bake an additional 40-50 minutes (use 9" pan). Cool for 30 minutes.
  • With a knife, loosen edges of cheesecake. Cool an additional 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Serve with cocktail sauce and crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.2, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 87.2, Sodium 227.9, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 5.9

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