CAJUN CRAB CHEESECAKE

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Pick up traditional spicy-hot Bayou seasonings in this surprising appetizer, with and easy canned crab meat filling in a bread-crumb crust.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 5h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups Progresso™ Plain Bread Crumbs
2 teaspoons dried salt-free Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried salt-free Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1/4 cup dry sherry
2 eggs
2 (6-oz.) cans crabmeat, well drained
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Frank's™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce
1 tablespoon diced red bell pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. In medium bowl, combine all crust ingredients; mix well. Press in bottom and 1 inch up sides of ungreased 9-inch springform pan.
  • In large bowl, combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning and horseradish; beat with electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add sherry; beat well. Beat mixture at high speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in crabmeat and hot pepper sauce just until combined. Pour into crust-lined pan.
  • Bake at 325°F. for 50 to 60 minutes or until filling is set. Cool in pan on wire rack for 30 minutes. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours before serving.
  • Just before serving, remove sides of pan; place cheesecake on serving platter. Garnish with bell pepper. Serve immediately, or let stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with assorted crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 3, ServingSize 1/16 of Recipe

thuli mdluli
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This recipe is a keeper!


Gennady Medvedkin
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I'm going to make this for my next party.


Anyanwu Mariagorethy
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This recipe looks delicious!


Cne Nokwe
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


wasim gill
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Minge Projects & Services
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I'll definitely be making this again soon.


paul olliebears
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This is one of the best cheesecakes I've ever had!


Craig Lawrence
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ethan Dennett
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Overall, I thought this cheesecake was a good recipe. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Francisco Romero
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The cheesecake didn't quite set properly in the middle, but it still tasted good.


Jaykishor sharma
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I found the cheesecake to be a bit too rich for my taste, but others at my dinner party loved it.


Adriana Clark
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Jonathan Gutierrez
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I loved the creamy texture of the cheesecake and the flaky crust.


Rajput Daniyal
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The Cajun spices in this cheesecake give it a unique and delicious flavor.


Ateca Mataitoga
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This cheesecake is definitely a crowd-pleaser. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


elietta almanza
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I wasn't sure about the combination of crab and cheesecake, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious!


The big enchilada
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Jan g Gggg
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I love the combination of crab and cream cheese in this cheesecake. It's so rich and delicious.


Casey Hernandez
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This Cajun crab cheesecake was a hit at my party! The flavors were amazing and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.