Crawfish Or Shrimp Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Crawfish Or Shrimp Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese; 1 cup fine dry breadcrumb; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 cup onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup green sweet pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded (4 ounces); 3 eggs; 1 lb crawfish tails cooked and shelled with juice (OR 1 pound medium shrimp, deveined cooked and coarsely chopped); 1/2 cup whipping cream; crackers or toasted baguette, slices

Servings: persons

1 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup green sweet pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded (4 ounces)
3 eggs
1 lb crawfish tails cooked and shelled with juice (OR 1 pound medium shrimp, deveined cooked and coarsely chopped)
1/2 cup whipping cream
crackers or toasted baguette, slices

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
For crust: In a medium bowl, combine Parmesan, bread crumbs, and melted butter. Press Parmesan mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
3
In a medium skillet, cook onion and sweet peppers in hot oil over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add salt and black pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Remove from heat; set aside.
4
For filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and Gouda with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs; beat just until combined. Do not overbeat. Stir in the onion mixture, crawfish tails with juice or shrimp and whipping cream.
5
Pour filling into crust. Bake in preheated oven for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until center appears nearly set when shaken. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover; chill at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
6
To serve, remove sides of pan. With a warm knife, cut into wedges. Serve with crackers or toasted baguette slices.

967

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese, 1 cup fine dry breadcrumb, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, 1 cup onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Crawfish Or Shrimp Cheesecake falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Crawfish Or Shrimp Cheesecake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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