Emeril's Lobster Cheesecake

Health score
31%
Emeril's Lobster Cheesecake
90 min.
8
1020kcal

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with Emeril's Lobster Cheesecake, a dish that beautifully marries the richness of cream cheese with the luxurious flavors of lobster and caviar. This decadent cheesecake is not your average dessert; it’s a savory delight that will impress your guests and elevate any special occasion. With a creamy texture and a hint of smokiness from the Gouda, each bite is a celebration of gourmet ingredients.

Imagine the aroma of sautéed onions and vibrant bell peppers wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this stunning dish. The combination of fresh parsley and the delicate sweetness of lobster meat adds a refreshing touch, while the buttery crust provides the perfect foundation. Topped with a dollop of exquisite black caviar and served alongside a smooth crème fraîche, this cheesecake is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking to impress a loved one, Emeril's Lobster Cheesecake is sure to be the star of the meal. With a preparation time of just 90 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality dish right in your own home. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave everyone raving about your cooking skills!

Ingredients

  • cup breadcrumbs 
  • ounces caviar black (like oestra)
  • 1.8 lbs cream cheese at room temperature
  • cups crème fraîche 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • tablespoon parsley fresh finely chopped
  • cup gouda cheese smoked grated
  • teaspoon pepper fresh black
  •  hardboiled eggs finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • cups live maine lobsters cooked roughly chopped
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • cup onion chopped
  • cup parmesan freshly grated
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper red chopped
  • 0.3 cup onion diced red
  • teaspoons salt 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted melted
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper yellow chopped

Equipment

  • oven
  • knife
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.In a mixing bowl, combine the Parmesan, bread crumbs, and butter, blend thoroughly. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions, and the peppers. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Saute for 2 minutes, remove from the heat.Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. With the machine running, add the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Beat in the cream, Gouda, and sauteed vegetables until fully incorporated, about 2 minutes.Fold in the lobster meat and the parsley.
  3. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake until firm, about 1 hour.
  4. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature. If you refrigerate the cake before serving, allow to come to room temperature before serving.To serve, cut the cake into wedges with a warm knife.
  5. Serve each wedge with the creme fraiche, sprinkled with parsley and onions.
  6. Garnish with a dollop of caviar.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1020kcal
Protein16.63%
Fat73.85%
Carbs9.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.88
Glycemic Load
2.47
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
39.883912895037%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
9.16mg
Luteolin
0.21mg
Isorhamnetin
1.25mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Myricetin
0.66mg
Quercetin
5.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1019.76kcal
50.99%
Fat:84.66g
130.25%
Saturated Fat:46.55g
290.96%
Carbohydrates:24.57g
8.19%
Net Carbohydrates:23.06g
8.38%
Sugar:9.45g
10.5%
Cholesterol:584.27mg
194.76%
Sodium:2134.91mg
92.82%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:42.89g
85.78%
Selenium:87.32µg
124.75%
Vitamin B12:7.1µg
118.36%
Vitamin K:78.18µg
74.46%
Vitamin A:3625.07IU
72.5%
Phosphorus:701.7mg
70.17%
Calcium:700.19mg
70.02%
Vitamin B2:0.91mg
53.78%
Copper:0.96mg
47.87%
Vitamin C:37.12mg
44.99%
Magnesium:144.33mg
36.08%
Zinc:5.34mg
35.57%
Vitamin B5:3.42mg
34.24%
Iron:5.12mg
28.46%
Vitamin E:3.46mg
23.07%
Folate:88.46µg
22.11%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.6%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.84%
Potassium:610.47mg
17.44%
Manganese:0.3mg
14.87%
Vitamin D:2.16µg
14.37%
Vitamin B3:2.37mg
11.83%
Fiber:1.52g
6.06%
Source:Food.com