SHRIMP SCAMPI CHEESECAKE APPETIZER

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Rich cheesecake with a seafood surprise. Decadent and smooth for adult tastes.

Provided by Betty L. Ince

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion
6 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 shells puff pastry, baked
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
4 eggs
½ cup heavy cream
16 ounces smoked Gouda, grated
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet over medium-low heat, warm oil and saute onions and garlic until onions are translucent; set aside to cool. When cool, pour off liquid reserving garlic.
  • Cut shrimp into 1/2 inch pieces, reserving 12 uncut for garnish. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter and add reserved garlic and all shrimp; cook shrimp for 2 to 4 minutes or until done.
  • Remove center circle and a small portion of inside of cooled puff pastry shells.
  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy; add one egg at a time and beat until well mixed. Add cream, Gouda, onions, shrimp and salt.
  • Spoon filling into puff pastry shells.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is browned on top. Garnish with whole shrimp and chopped chives; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 248 mg, Fat 56.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 26.7 g, Sodium 1075.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Samson Defabachew
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The shrimp scampi cheesecake appetizer was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I will reduce the amount of salt next time I make it.


Prince Amin
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This appetizer was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The shrimp scampi cheesecake appetizer was delicious and my guests loved it. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Archana Kumari
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The shrimp scampi cheesecake appetizer was very tasty. I would definitely make this again.


Asral Paco
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The shrimp scampi cheesecake appetizer was easy to make and very delicious. I loved the creamy texture of the cheesecake and the crispy crust. I will definitely be making this again.


Cina Ramaisa
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp scampi cheesecake appetizer turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my party. I will definitely be making this again.


sufiyanu Muhammad
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The shrimp scampi cheesecake appetizer was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think it would be a great appetizer for a party.


Dal Head
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This appetizer was easy to make and very impressive. My guests loved it. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Abdou Khl
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I loved the shrimp scampi cheesecake appetizer! It was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ibrar G
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The shrimp scampi cheesecake appetizer was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I will reduce the amount of salt next time I make it.


Sgj UhhubHhj
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This appetizer was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The shrimp scampi cheesecake appetizer was delicious and my guests loved it. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Nisir Ayinoch
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The shrimp scampi cheesecake appetizer was very tasty. I would definitely make this again.


Muhammad hussain Rahi
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The shrimp scampi cheesecake appetizer was easy to make and very delicious. I loved the creamy texture of the cheesecake and the crispy crust. I will definitely be making this again.


Roman SayedAhmed
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp scampi cheesecake appetizer turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my party. I will definitely be making this again.


John Kungu
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The shrimp scampi cheesecake appetizer was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think it would be a great appetizer for a party.


Abaya Israel
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This appetizer was easy to make and very impressive. My guests loved it! I will definitely be making this again.


Melissa Yoder
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The shrimp scampi cheesecake appetizer was delicious. The flavors were perfect and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Murtaza Ali
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This shrimp scampi cheesecake appetizer was a hit at my last party! The combination of shrimp, cheese, and bread is always a winner. I loved the creamy texture of the cheesecake and the crispy crust. I will definitely be making this again.