Shrimp-Gruyere Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Shrimp-Gruyere Cheesecake

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheesecakes Lunch
Seafood

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/4 Cups Crushed Round Buttery Crackers
1/4 Cup Butter -- melted
1 1/2 Lbs. Unpeeled Medium-Sized Fresh Shrimp
1/3 Cup Minced Green Pepper
1/3 Cup Minced Sweet Red Pepper
1/4 Cup Minced Onion
1 Large Garlic Clove -- minced
3 Tbsp. Butter -- melted
16 Ounces Cream Cheese -- softened
1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
4 Large Eggs
1/3 Cup Milk
5 Ounces Shredded Gruyere -- or Swiss cheese
1 Tsp. Ground White Pepper

Combine cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup melted butter; press mixture evenly onto
the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside

Peel, devein, and chop shrimp. Cook shrinp, green pepper, red pepper, onion,
and garlic in the 3 Tbsp. of butter in a large skillet over medium-high
heat, stiring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are done and
veggies are tender. Drain well and set aside.

Beat cream cheese and mayonnaise at high speed until creamy; add eggs, one
at a time, beating after each addition. Gradually add milk, beating well at
low speed just until blended. Stir in shrimp mixture, Gruyere cheese,

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