Crab and Wild Mushroom Cheesecake with a Green Onion Coulis

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the Parmesan, bread crumbs and butter until thoroughly blended, and press into a 9-inch springform pan.

2. 2

   In a saute pan, heat the olive oil.

3. 3

   Add the onions, shallots, garlic and peppers, and saute for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper, saute for 1 to 2 minutes, and remove from heat.

5. 5

   Using an electric mixer beat the cream cheese with the eggs in a large bowl until very thick, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Beat in the cream, Gouda, Sauteed vegetables and crab meat.

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   Mix until thoroughly incorporated and creamy, for about 2 minutes.

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   Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan and bake until firm, for about 1 hour.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature.

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    For the sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients together, mix to incorporate.

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    Season with salt and pepper.

12. 12

    Chill.

13. 13

    Spoon a pool of the coulis in the center of a plate.

14. 14

    Place a piece of the cheesecake in the center of the coulis.

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    Garnish with the egg yolks, egg whites, chives, long chives, capers and red onions.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.