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Shrimp Scampi Cheesecake Appetizer

SUBMITTED BY: Betty L. Ince

"Rich cheesecake with a seafood surprise. Decadent and smooth for adult tastes."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 52 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  45 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 6 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 12 shells puff pastry, baked
  • 4 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 16 ounces smoked Gouda, grated
  • 2 teaspoons salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, warm oil and saute onions and garlic until onions are translucent; set aside to cool. When cool, pour off liquid reserving garlic.
  3. Cut shrimp into 1/2 inch pieces, reserving 12 uncut for garnish. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter and add reserved garlic and all shrimp; cook shrimp for 2 to 4 minutes or until done.
  4. Remove center circle and a small portion of inside of cooled puff pastry shells.
  5. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy; add one egg at a time and beat until well mixed. Add cream, Gouda, onions, shrimp and salt.
  6. Spoon filling into puff pastry shells.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is browned on top. Garnish with whole shrimp and chopped chives; serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by LYNNEV
Don't let the "cheesecake" title keep you away!! This is great. I used the little phylo... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2007 by joypip
I made these in the prebaked fillo cups for two Christmas parties. At the one they ate every... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2005 by VORCHA
Absolutely decadent and honestly far easier than anyone would ever believe. I used the phyllo... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2005 by MMONSIEGNEUR
I thought this was a very rich recipe, but I loved it. This recipe makes A LOT, but I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2005 by MSHELLZ2U
My family LOVED these. Not only was it easy to make, it freezes really well. It does cost a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2004 by OMAHAKATE
Oh. My. Goodness. Since I was taking these to a party, I did as other reviewers suggested and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by KRAUSHAARAM
This appetizer was terrific and very easy. Non-seafood lovers even enjoyed. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2004 by STEPHIEWALKER
I served the filling in the small phyllo pastry cups as suggested by another reviewer and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2006 by OZAHIRU
i made this today for our work potluck. i only use half of the recipe and also put it on mini... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2004 by VICKIKEN2