CREAMY CRAB CHEESECAKE

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A savory appetizer cheesecake such as this one, dotted with tender crabmeat, is sure to grab the attention and tempt the taste buds of party guests. It's an elegant spread that you make ahead, so there's no last-minute fuss.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 20-24 appetizer servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 25 crackers)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sour cream, divided
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons grated onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
2 drops hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
Additional seafood seasoning, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of the greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 325°. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sour cream until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low just until combined. Add onion, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, hot pepper sauce and pepper; beat just until blended. Fold in crab. Pour over crust. Return pan to baking sheet. , Bake for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Cool 1 hour longer. Spread remaining sour cream over top. Refrigerate overnight. , Remove sides of pan. Let cheesecake stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with seafood seasoning if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Vuyisani Mabusela
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cheesecake was light and fluffy, with a generous amount of crab meat. The Old Bay seasoning added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this cheesecake agai


Mohammed Ali
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This cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves crab cakes and cheesecake, but I would suggest cutting the amount


Moodlez
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This cheesecake was a bit more work to make than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cheesecake that was perfect for a special occasion. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves crab cakes


Malik Saleem
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I'm not a fan of crab cakes, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The cheesecake was surprisingly delicious. The crab flavor was mild and delicate, and the cheesecake itself was light and fluffy. I would definitely make th


MD abudhid
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cheesecake was light and fluffy, with a generous amount of crab meat. The Old Bay seasoning added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this cheesecake agai


MOOD BOI
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This cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves crab cakes and cheesecake, but I would suggest cutting the amount


Abu Sufyan786
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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. The crust was perfectly crispy, and the filling was rich and creamy. The crab flavor was subtle, but it really came through in the af


Zera Silva
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This cheesecake was a bit more work to make than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cheesecake that was perfect for a special occasion. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves crab cakes


Susanna Aguilar
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The cheesecake was surprisingly delicious. The crab flavor was mild and delicate, and the cheesecake itself was light and fluffy. I would definitely make


Erin Noaid
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I love crab cakes, but I've never had them in a cheesecake before. This recipe was a great way to try something new, and it didn't disappoint! The cheesecake was rich and creamy, with a generous amount of crab meat. The Old Bay seasoning added a nice


Md Tosar
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This creamy crab cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors of the crab, cream cheese, and herbs blended perfectly, and the crust was crispy and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.


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