Best 9 Crabmeat Cheesecake Recipes

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Crabmeat cheesecake is a delicious and unique dish that combines the flavors of the sea and the creaminess of cheesecake. It is a great appetizer or main course for any special occasion. This article will provide you with a guide to creating the perfect crabmeat cheesecake, from selecting the right ingredients to baking and serving it. With tips on choosing the freshest crabmeat, selecting the perfect cheese blend, and creating a delicious crust, this article will help you create a dish that is sure to impress your guests.

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CRABMEAT APPETIZER CHEESECAKE



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I found a lobster cheesecake recipe and decided to come up with my own version using crabmeat instead. It tastes great!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h25m

Yield 16-18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1/4 cup each chopped sweet red, yellow and green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
27 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups canned crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 10-in. springform pan; set aside. In a skillet, saute peppers and onion in butter until tender; set aside., In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the cream, crab, Swiss cheese, pepper mixture and salt. Pour over crust. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Cool for 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. , Remove sides of pan. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 35g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 158mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.

CRABMEAT CHEESECAKE



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Add some flair to your holiday spread with this crabmeat cheesecake recipe from Fleurty Girl founder Lauren LeBlanc Haydel!

Provided by rchauvin

Categories     Crab

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

A sleeve of Ritz crackers, or similar brand, plus more for serving
4 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan or Romano cheese
2 slices of bacon
1 yellow onion, diced
1 cup green onions, sliced
3 packs of 8 oz. cream cheese, room temp (full fat)
3 eggs
1 cup whipping cream
16 oz crabmeat (just buy a tub of Louisiana crabmeat from your grocery store or seafood market)
2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Crush one sleeve of crackers. Stir melted butter and Parmesan (or Romano) cheese into crushed crackers. Press mix into pie dish or spring pan to make crust.
  • Drain crabmeat and put on the side.
  • Cook bacon, reserving the grease. In leftover bacon grease, cook diced yellow onion until translucent.
  • Mix bacon, yellow onion, green onions, cream cheese, eggs, whipping cream, and Swiss cheese together in a stand mixer or with an electric whisk.
  • After everything's mixed fold in drained crab meat.
  • Pour mixture over crust and bake on 375 until solid and light golden brown. About 30 -40 minutes (will still be jiggly).
  • Let cool, then place in the fridge overnight. Serve with crackers and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts :

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.

CRABMEAT CHEESECAKE



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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     Bake

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Pecan Crust:
3/4 cup pecans
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
3 tablespoons ice water
Filling:
1/2 small onion, finely diced
4 ounces fresh lump crabmeat, picked over for shells
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3 ounces Creole cream cheese (or 3 tablespoons each plain yogurt and sour cream)
2 eggs
Salt and white pepper to taste
Crystal hot sauce to taste (or your favorite hot sauce)
Garnish:
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
4 ounces sliced mixed wild and exotic mushrooms
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 ounces Worcestershire sauce
1 ounce hot sauce
3 ounces heavy whipping cream (UK: single cream)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
24 crab claw fingers
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • For the pecan crust: Grind the pecans, flour and salt in a food processor until fine. Transfer to a bowl. Add the butter. Work the butter into the flour until you have crumbs about the size of a pea. Toss in the ice water, lifting up the dough with your fingers to incorporate evenly. The dough will remain fairly crumbly. Starting with the sides, and then the bottom, press the dough into a 9-inch tart pan. Bake the crust in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes. Allow the crust to cool before filling. Meanwhile, make the filling ... For the filling: Cook the onion in a bit of butter over medium heat until translucent. Add the crabmeat and cook just until heated through. Remove from heat and set aside. In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or by hand using a wooden spoon), blend the cream cheese until smooth. Add the Creole cream cheese and then the eggs one at a time. Fold in the crabmeat mixture. Season to taste with salt, white pepper and hot sauce. Pour the mix into the prepared cooled crust. Bake at 300°F for about 30 minutes until set and firm to the touch. For the garnish topping: Sauté shallots until translucent. Add the mushrooms and sweat until just cooked through. Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce, and reduce by 3/4. Add the heavy cream and reduce by half. Whisk in the butter. In a separate sauté pan, add crab claw fingers. Salt and pepper to taste, then pour the reduction over and keep warm. Each slice of cheesecake gets three crab claws and 2 tablespoons of sauce.

CRABMEAT APPETIZER CHEESECAKE



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I found a lobster cheesecake recipe and decided to come up with my own version using crabmeat instead. It tastes great!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h25m

Yield 16-18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1/4 cup each chopped sweet red, yellow and green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
27 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups canned crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

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  • In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 10-in. springform pan; set aside. In a skillet, saute peppers and onion in butter until tender; set aside., In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the cream, crab, Swiss cheese, pepper mixture and salt. Pour over crust. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Cool for 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. , Remove sides of pan. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Cholesterol 158mg cholesterol, Fat 35g fat (21g saturated fat), Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein., Sodium 434mg sodium

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.

SAVORY CRAB CHEESECAKE



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This was a winner in the Pillsbury Bake-off. Great appetizer! Time includes bake time and chill time.

Provided by jovigirl

Categories     Crab

Time 4h20m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons butter, melted
20 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon seafood cocktail sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons dried creole seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 eggs
1 (6 ounce) can lump crabmeat, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F In small bowl, mix crust ingredients. Press mixture in bottom of ungreased springform pan. Bake 5-9 minutes (until light golden brown).
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat filling ingredients except eggs and crabmeat on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each. Stir in crabmeat. Pour filling over crust. Bake an additional 40-50 minutes (use 9" pan). Cool for 30 minutes.
  • With a knife, loosen edges of cheesecake. Cool an additional 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Serve with cocktail sauce and crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.2, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 87.2, Sodium 227.9, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 5.9

CRABMEAT CHEESECAKE APPETIZER



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Fabulously delicious! Adapted from an Emeril recipe and submitted by Nancy Brokaw for An Afternoon In New Orleans.

Provided by Ex-Pat Mama

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup pecans
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
3 tablespoons ice water
1/2 small onion, finely diced
4 ounces fresh lump crabmeat, picked over for shells
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3 ounces creole cream cheese (or 3 tablespoons each plain yogurt and sour cream)
2 eggs
salt and white pepper
hot sauce
2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 ounces Worcestershire sauce
1 ounce hot sauce
3 ounces heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Using the first five ingredients (pecans to ice water) prepare the pecan crust: Grind the pecans, flour and salt in a food processor until fine. Transfer to a bowl. Add the butter. Work the butter into the flour until you have crumbs about the size of a pea. Toss in the ice water, lifting up the dough with your fingers to incorporate evenly. The dough will remain crumbly. Roll out dough and cut into circles. Bake the crust in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes. Allow the crust to cool before filling. Meanwhile, make the filling --
  • Using the next 7 ingredients (onion to hot sauce) prepare the filling: Cook the onion in a bit of butter over medium heat until translucent. Add the crabmeat and cook just until heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or by hand using a wooden spoon), blend the cream cheese until smooth. Add the Creole cream cheese and then the eggs one at a time. Fold in the crabmeat mixture. Season to taste with salt, white pepper and hot sauce.
  • Pour the mix into the prepared silicon tart pans. Bake at 300°F for about 30 minutes until set and firm to the touch. Once out of the oven place crust circle on top and let it sit for 5 minutes. Remove hors d'ouevres and place on a serving dish.
  • Using the last 8 ingredients (shallots to salt and pepper) prepare the garnish topping: Sauté shallots until translucent. Add the mushrooms and sweat until just cooked through. Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce, and reduce by 3/4. Add the heavy cream and reduce by half. Whisk in the butter.
  • In a separate sauté pan, add extra crab. Salt and pepper to taste, then pour the reduction over and keep warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.5, Fat 37.7, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 145.6, Sodium 535.8, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.4, Protein 9.9

CRABMEAT CHEESECAKE WITH PECAN CRUST (CREOLE)



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This recipe comes from the website gumbopages.com, & is said to be somewhat different from some other similar cheesecakes in that is uses a pecan nut crust, & this cheesecake is said to be THE appetizer at the Palace Cafe in New Orleans. [NOTE: The recipe actually calls for 3 ounces of Creole cream cheese, but also indicates that since that is not easy to obtain, 3 tablespoons each of plain yogurt & sour cream are a suitable substitute, & that's what I've listed in the recipe.]

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Crab

Time 1h43m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

3/4 cup pecans
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
3 tablespoons ice water
1/2 small onion, finely diced
4 ounces fresh lump crabmeat, picked over for shells
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 eggs
1 dash salt, to taste
1 dash white pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (to taste)
2 tablespoons shallots, chopped
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced (mixed wild & exotic)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 ounces Worcestershire sauce
1 ounce hot sauce
3 ounces heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
24 crab, claw fingers
1 dash salt, to taste
1 dash black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • FOR THE PECAN CRUST: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grind the pecans, flour & salt in a food processor until fine, then transfer to a bowl.
  • Add butter, working it into the flour until there are crumbs the size of small peas.
  • Toss in the ice water, & using fingers, lift up the dough to incorporate evenly. [The dough will remain fairly crumbly].
  • Starting with the sides, & then the bottom, press the dough into a 9" tart pan.
  • Bake crust for about 20 minutes, then allow it to cool before filling. Meanwhile, reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
  • FOR THE FILLING: Cook the onion in a little butter over medium heat until translucent.
  • Add crabmeat & cook just until heated through, then remove from heat & set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, using a wooden spoon, blend the cream cheese until smooth, then add the yogurt & sour cream. After that add the eggs one at a time.
  • Fold this cheese mixture into the crabmeat mixture, & season to taste with salt, pepper & hot sauce.
  • Pour this mixture into the prepared & cooled crust, then bake for about 30 minutes until set & firm to the touch.
  • FOR THE GARNISH: Saute shallots until translucent, then add mushrooms and 'SWEAT' until just cooked through.
  • Add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce & hot sauce, & cook until the mixture is reduced by 3/4.
  • Add heavy cream & cook until reduced by half, then whisk in the butter.
  • In a separate saute pan, add crab claw fingers. Salt & pepper to taste, then pour the reduced mixture over the crab claws & keep warm.
  • Each slice of cheesecake gets 3 crab claws & 2 tablespoons of the reduced sauce.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh crabmeat, cream cheese, and other ingredients will result in a better-tasting cheesecake.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cheesecake tough.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath: This will help prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Chill the cheesecake thoroughly before serving: This will help the cheesecake set properly.
  • Garnish the cheesecake with fresh herbs or vegetables: This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Crabmeat cheesecake is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, savory crab flavor, and beautiful presentation, crabmeat cheesecake is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special dish to serve, give crabmeat cheesecake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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