Doanleigh Inn Savory Crab Cheesecake

Ingredients

Crust

• 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
• 3/4 cup butter, melted

Filling

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 32 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, grated
• 1 pound (2 cups) crab meat, cooked

Instructions

Crust

1. Combine ingredients and press into bottom of 12 inch springform pan. Set aside.

Filling

1. Heat oil in skillet. Add onions, peppers, salt and pepper. Cook until peppers are soft, about 3 minutes
2. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and eggs until very thick and frothy, about 4 minutes.
3. Beat in the cream, Gouda, cooked vegetables and crab. Beat until creamy, about 2 minutes.
4. Pour filling over crust and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
5. Allow to cool to room temperature.
6. Serve with crackers or toasted baguettes.

Attribution

Doanleigh Inn - Kansas City, Missouri