Smoked Salmon Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Smoked Salmon Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup breadcrumbs (fine, dry); 1 large onion, peeled and chopped; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 8 ounces smoked salmon, chopped; 4 eggs; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh is best); 1 tablespoon dill or ¾ teaspoon dried dill, minced; fresh dill sprig; lemon slice; smoked salmon (strips)

Servings: persons

½ cup breadcrumbs (fine, dry)
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
8 ounces smoked salmon, chopped
4 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh is best)
1 tablespoon dill or ¾ teaspoon dried dill, minced
fresh dill sprig
lemon slice
smoked salmon (strips)

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["Preheat oven to 325F.", "Sprinkle bread crumbs into a greased 8"" springform pan.", "Tilt and rotate pan to coat bottom and sides halfway up; refrigerate.", "In a small skillet, cook onion in butter over medium heat until tender; remove from heat.", "Process cream cheese infood processor until smooth.", "Add the salmon, cooked onion, eggs, lemon juice and dill; process until completely smooth.", "Pour into prepared pan; place filled springform pan into a larger pan and pour hot water into baking pan to come halfway up the sides of springform.", "Bake for an hour; turn oven off and let cheesecake cool in oven for another hour with door slightly ajar.", "Remove springform pan from baking pan and cool completely on a cooling rack.", "Refrigerate.", "When ready to serve, remove sides of springform and garnish as desired.", "Serve at room temperature."]

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup breadcrumbs (fine, dry), 1 large onion, peeled and chopped, 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Smoked Salmon 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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Smoked Salmon Cheesecake

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Variations & substitutions

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