Shrimp and Gruyere Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Gruyere Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups butter flavored crackers, crushed; ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine, melted; 1 12 lbs fresh shrimp (med. size); ⅓ cup green pepper, minced; ⅓ cup red pepper, minced; ¼ cup onion, minced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; ½ cup mayonnaise; 4 large eggs; ⅓ cup milk; 1 ¼ cups gruyere cheese (about 5 oz.) or 1 ¼ cups swiss cheese, shredded (about 5 oz.)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups butter flavored crackers, crushed
¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine, melted
1 12 lbs fresh shrimp (med. size)
⅓ cup green pepper, minced
⅓ cup red pepper, minced
¼ cup onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
4 large eggs
⅓ cup milk
1 ¼ cups gruyere cheese (about 5 oz.) or 1 ¼ cups swiss cheese, shredded (about 5 oz.)

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cheese (about 5 oz.)
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1 Tsp.
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pepper --GARNISHES IF DESIRED:-- Red pepper strips Whole cooked shrimp Basil leaves --TOMATO SAUCE:-- 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 Clove crushed garlic 1 Tbsp.
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olive oil 2 (14 Oz.)
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cans whole tomatoes 1 1/2 Tsp.
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dried Italian seasoning 1 bay leaf Serve with tomato sauce, recipe to follow.
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Combine cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup melted butter.
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Press into bottom of 9 inch springform pan.
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Chop cooked and cleaned shrimp.
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Saute peppers, onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons melted butter for 4-5 minutes until tender, add chopped shrimp and saute another minute.
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Drain well and set aside.
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Beat cream cheese and mayonnaise at high speed until light and fluffy, add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Gradually add milk beating on low speed just until blended.
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Stir in shrimp mixture, shredded Gruyere or Swiss and 1 teaspoon pepper.
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Pour mixture into pan.
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Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until set.
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Turn oven off and open oven door partially leaving cheesecake in oven for 1 more hour.
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Cool on rack.
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Cover and chill or serve at room temperature with hot tomato sauce.
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Sauce: Saute onion and garlic in hot oil until tender.
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Add t omatoes (break up with hands or spoon) and rest of ingredients, simmer about 20 minutes, uncovered until of desired consistency.
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Remove bay leaf.
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Serve hot over slices of chilled or room temperature cheesecake.
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P.S.
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I have used both shrimp already cooked and shrimp I have had to cook depending on the price at the time.

1504

kcal

Calories

151

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups butter flavored crackers, crushed, ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine, melted, 1 12 lbs fresh shrimp (med. size), ⅓ cup green pepper, minced, and more.

Yes, Shrimp and Gruyere 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp and Gruyere Cheesecake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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