Creamy Crab Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Creamy Crab Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup crushed butter flavored cracker (about 25 crackers, Ritz or Club); 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup sour cream, divided; 3 eggs; 2 teaspoons grated onions; 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; seafood seasoning (optional); assorted cracker; bagel chips; toasted bread

Servings: persons

1 cup crushed butter flavored cracker (about 25 crackers, Ritz or Club)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sour cream, divided
3 eggs
2 teaspoons grated onions
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
seafood seasoning (optional)
assorted cracker
bagel chips
toasted bread

1
In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter.
2
Press onto the bottom of a greased 9 inch springform pan.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes.
4
Cool on a wire rack.
5
Reduce heat to 325u00b0.
6
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sour cream until smooth.
7
Add eggs; beat on low just until combined.
8
Add onion, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, hot pepper sauce, and pepper; beat just until blended.
9
Fold in crab.
10
Pour over crust.
11
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until center is almost set.
12
Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
13
Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen.
14
Cool 1 hour longer.
15
Spread remaining sour cream over top.
16
Refrigerate overnight.
17
Remove sides of pan.
18
Let stand at room temp for 30 minutes before serving.
19
Sprinkle with seafood seasoning if desired.
20
Serve with assorted crackers, etc.

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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 crushed butter flavored cracker (about 25 crackers, Ritz or Club), 3 tablespoons butter, melted, 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, 3/4 cup sour cream, divided, and more.

Yes, Creamy Crab 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.

Creamy Crab Cheesecake

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