Smoked Salmon Cheesecake

By cindygwest

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 packages (three 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 eggs
• 5 ounces smoked salmon, diced
• 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• Assorted crackers

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-in. springform pan. Combine the bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese; sprinkle into pan, coating bottom and sides. Set aside.
In a skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender; set aside. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in the cream, pepper and remaining Parmesan cheese. add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in the onion mixture, salmon and Swiss cheese.
Wrap a double thickness of heavy-duty foil around bottom of prepared pan. Pour salmon mixture into pan. Place in a large baking pan. Fill larger pan with hot water to a depth of 1-1/2 in. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight.
Remove foil and sides of pan. Serve with crackers. Yield: 12-14 servings.