Salmon-Dill Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Salmon-Dill Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 3 eggs; ½ cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 4 ounces smoked salmon, coarsely chopped; 6 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh dill; 1 tablespoon capers, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons flour
1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 ounces smoked salmon, coarsely chopped
6 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh dill
1 tablespoon capers, chopped (optional)

1
Heat oven to 325F Coat bottom and sides of an 8-in springform pan with nonstick spray.
2
Add bread crumbs; tilt and rotate to cover bottom and sides with crumbs.
3
Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with mixer on medium 1 minute, or just until smooth.
4
Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until just blended.
5
Beat in sour cream, flour, zest, salt and pepper until combined.
6
Stir in salmon, scallions and dill.
7
Pour into prepared pan.
8
Bake at 40 minutes or until center is just set.
9
Remove pan to a wire rack to cool completely, then cover and move to a refrigerator.
10
Shortly before serving, remove sides of pan, bring to room temperature and cut into wedges.

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs, 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, 3 eggs, ½ cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Salmon-Dill 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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Salmon-Dill Cheesecake

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Variations & substitutions

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