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 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

Servings: persons

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

1
In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of the greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on
2
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 325u00b0.
3
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
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.
5
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.
6
Remove sides of pan. Let cheesecake stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with seafood seasoning if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

1035

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, 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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