CRAB PESTO CHEESECAKE
This savory cheesecake is a sure hit for entertaining. Serve it with crackers or baguette slices. Pesto brings out the best in the crabmeat. -Carolyn Butterfield, Lake Stevens, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h25m
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan., In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, Asiago cheese, pesto, lemon zest and salt until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in crab and artichokes. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 325° until center is just set and top appears dull, 55-65 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., Remove sides of pan. Drizzle with additional pesto; serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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mamun sheikh
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
Christian Louisah
[email protected]I would recommend using fresh crab meat for this recipe. It makes a big difference in the flavor.
Lain G Lain
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
micah Good
[email protected]I'm not a fan of crab, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The flavors were well-balanced.
Sulman Haider
[email protected]This is the best cheesecake I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.
Nims Medico Clinic
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
SADAQAT Ali
[email protected]The pesto sauce is the star of this dish. It's flavorful and adds a nice pop of color.
Melissa Avila
[email protected]This cheesecake is a great way to use up leftover crab meat. It's also a fun and easy recipe to make.
Barasa lydia
[email protected]I was skeptical about the combination of crab and cheesecake, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors melded together perfectly.
Aqsa Priencess
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's a showstopper and it's sure to impress your guests.
Timothy Herrera
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cheesecake was creamy and flavorful, and the crab pesto was a delicious topping.
Sagarmatha Mobile
[email protected]Wow! This crab pesto cheesecake was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how unique and delicious it was.