Smoked Salmon Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Smoked Salmon Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 (1 cup) rye whole wheat or whole wheat crackers, crushed; 1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, melted; 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 2 Land O Lakes Eggs; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard; 2 teaspoons dried dill weed; 8 ounces (2 cups) smoked salmon, skinned, boned, finely flaked*; 1/4 cup sliced green onion; Fresh dill springs, if desired; Sliced breads or crackersSliced cucumbers, if desired

Servings: persons

12 (1 cup) rye whole wheat or whole wheat crackers, crushed
1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, melted
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 Land O Lakes Eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
8 ounces (2 cups) smoked salmon, skinned, boned, finely flaked*
1/4 cup sliced green onion
Fresh dill springs, if desired
Sliced breads or crackersSliced cucumbers, if desired

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Combine all crust ingredients in bowl; stir until well mixed.
3
Press onto bottom of ungreased 9-inch springform pan.
4
Beat cream cheese in bowl at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
5
Add eggs; continue beating until well mixed.
6
Add lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard and dill weed.
7
Continue beating until well mixed.
8
Stir salmon and onions into cream cheese mixture; spread evenly over crust.
9
Bake 30-35 minutes or until set 3 inches from edge of pan.
10
Cool 15 minutes; remove side of springform pan.
11
Cool on rack 1 hour.
12
Loosely cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm.
13
Garnish with fresh dill sprigs at serving time, if desired.
14
Serve with sliced breads or crackers and cucumbers, if desired.
15
Store refrigerated.

471

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 (1 cup) rye whole wheat or whole wheat crackers, crushed, 1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, melted, 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, 2 Land O Lakes Eggs, 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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