Savory crab cheesecake

70 min
hard
11 ingredients

Savory crab cheesecake

Savory cheesecake is a delicious variant of the traditional cheesecake that has won over palates in various parts of the world. In Latin America, although sweet cheesecake is more common, some regions have adopted savory versions with local ingredients. In countries like Mexico and Argentina, this dish can be found under the name "savory cheese tart" or "savory cheese pie," while in other places it is simply known as "savory cheesecake." The inclusion of ingredients like crab gives it a special touch, combining marine flavors with the typical creaminess of cheese. This recipe has its origins in American cuisine, where the use of crab is frequent in coastal dishes, but its adaptation into savory cheesecake versions has gained popularity internationally.

This preparation is ideal for appetizers or to enjoy at gatherings, as its combination of textures and flavors is delicate and sophisticated. Furthermore, the use of light ricotta cheese and other ingredients makes it a somewhat healthier and lighter option than traditional cheesecakes. Without a doubt, it is a recipe that reflects the fusion of culinary influences and the ingenuity to create unique dishes.

How to Prepare Savory Crab Cheesecake

Ingredients:

Onion, Garlic Clove, Butter, Light Ricotta Cheese, Light Cream, Dijon Mustard, Wheat Flour, Eggs, Frozen Crab Meat, Fresh Dill, Saltine Crackers.

Steps:

In a small skillet, cook the onion and garlic in butter for approximately 5 minutes or until tender.

Let it cool.

With an electric mixer, blend the ricotta cheese, milk, mustard, and flour until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until the mixture is homogeneous.

Incorporate the crab meat, green onions, 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, and the cooled onion mixture.

Pour the batter into a lightly greased 9-inch springform pan.

Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese.

Bake at 350 °F for 40 minutes or until the center is firm.

Cool on a wire rack until it reaches room temperature.

Refrigerate.

Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

Serve as a dip on saltine crackers.

Cheesecake salado de cangrejo

Ingredients (11)

  • Onion
  • Garlic Clove
  • Butter
  • Light Ricotta Cheese
  • Light Cream
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Wheat Flour
  • Eggs
  • Frozen Crab Meat
  • Fresh Dill
  • Salty Cracker

Instructions (22 steps)

  1. 1 In a small skillet
  2. 2 cook the onion and garlic in butter for approximately 5 minutes or until tender
  3. 3 Cool
  4. 4 With an electric mixer
  5. 5 blend the ricotta cheese
  6. 6 milk
  7. 7 mustard
  8. 8 and flour until a homogeneous mixture is obtained
  9. 9 Add the eggs
  10. 10 one at a time
  11. 11 beating until a homogeneous mixture is obtained
  12. 12 Incorporate the crab meat
  13. 13 green onions
  14. 14 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese
  15. 15 and the cooled onion mixture
  16. 16 Pour the batter into a lightly greased 9-inch springform pan
  17. 17 Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese
  18. 18 Bake at 350 °F for 40 minutes or until the center is firm
  19. 19 Cool on a wire rack until it reaches room temperature
  20. 20 Refrigerate
  21. 21 Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving
  22. 22 Serve as a dip on crackers