CRAB AND WILD MUSHROOM CHEESECAKE

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Categories     Food Processor     Mushroom     Bake     Cocktail Party     Buffet     Cream Cheese     Gouda     Parmesan     Bell Pepper     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 16 to 20 as an appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 19

For crust
1 3/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs from French bread
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, melted
For filling
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
4 cups coarsely chopped assorted fresh wild mushrooms (such as crimini, oyster and stemmed shiitake)
3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 4-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 large eggs
1/2 cup whipping cream
10 ounces crabmeat (about 2 cups), drained well, picked over
1 cup (about 4 ounces) grated smoked Gouda cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 French bread baguette, sliced, toasted

Steps:

  • Make crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients in medium bowl until well blended. Press mixture onto bottom (not sides) of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Bake crust until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool crust while preparing filling. Maintain oven temperature.
  • Make filling:
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper and sauté 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté until liquid evaporates and mushrooms begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Cool.
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, salt and pepper in large bowl until mixture is fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, then whipping cream. Mix in vegetable mixture, crabmeat, smoked Gouda and chopped parsley.
  • Pour filling over crust. Place cheesecake on baking sheet. Bake until cake puffs and browns on top but center moves slightly when pan is shaken, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Transfer pan to rack and cool. (Cheesecake can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Run small sharp knife around pan sides to loosen cheesecake. Release pan sides. Transfer cheesecake to platter. Serve cold or at room temperature with baguette slices.

Kaji hayat
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I'm not a fan of cheesecake, but I really enjoyed this one. It was light and fluffy, and the crab and wild mushroom flavor was unique and delicious.


Jesmin Afroz
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.


Robert Jean Louis
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I'm allergic to crab, so I substituted shrimp in this recipe. It turned out great!


Sarah Pingel
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This cheesecake was a bit too rich for me. I couldn't finish a whole slice.


Ella Dike
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I thought this cheesecake was just okay. The crab and wild mushroom flavor was a bit too strong for me.


Ronnie Lalemo
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up making a few mistakes and the cheesecake didn't turn out as well as I hoped.


Mexican Bandito
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The crab flavor was subtle and the wild mushrooms added a nice earthy flavor.


Priscilla Guerra
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This cheesecake was delicious! The crab and wild mushrooms added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. The cheesecake was also very creamy and smooth.


Teki Hoxha
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I love this recipe! The cheesecake is always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, parties, and even just for a weeknight dinner. It's always a hit.


Eros Olea
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cheesecake turned out great! I used a store-bought pie crust, which made it even easier. The cheesecake was a big hit with my family.


Sahr Nyandemo
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I've never had a cheesecake like this before. The crab and wild mushrooms gave it a savory flavor that I really enjoyed. The cheesecake was also very creamy and smooth.


Xitlaly Reyes
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This crab and wild mushroom cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors was unique and delicious, and the cheesecake was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.