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![Sesame-Flavored Shrimp and Caramelized Onion Cheesecake with Asian Barbecue Sauce at Animator’s Palate on the Disney Dream](https://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/media/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/cke954324SMALL.jpg)
INGREDIENTS LISTS:
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
- 6 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Shrimp Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 1/4 pounds raw shrimp, cleaned
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 28 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup liquid eggs
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded smoked Gouda
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Micro greens, for garnish
For the Asian Barbeque Sauce:
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Asian barbecue sauce*
- 1 teaspoon hot bean sauce*
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce*
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
Preparing the crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine all ingredients in medium bowl, stirring until well blended. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan. Bake crust until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- Cool completely before filling.
Preparing the shrimp cheesecake filling:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and sauté until caramelized. Add shrimp, and sauté until just opaque. Stir in sesame seeds. Set aside to cool.
- Combine cream cheese, salt and pepper in large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time; add cream, beating until well combined. Stir in smoked Gouda and chopped parsley.
- Spoon filling into crust. Place cheesecake on a baking sheet. Bake until cake puffs and top browns, but the center wobbles just slightly when pan is shaken, about 1 1/2 hours. Transfer pan to rack and cool. (Cheesecake can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Run a long, thin knife around pan sides to loosen cheesecake. Carefully remove ring, and cut into 14 pieces.
- Serve at room temperature with barbecue sauce and micro greens.
Preparing the Asian barbeque sauce:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine vegetable oil, shallots and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add Asian barbecue sauce, hot bean sauce and hoisin sauce; cook for 3 minutes. Add sherry and cook for 1 minute. Add soy sauce, sugar and stock; cook for 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a blender and process until liquefied. Let cool.
*Asian barbeque sauce, hot bean sauce and hoisin sauce are all typical condiments used in Asian cooking. They are available at Asian-foods stores, and in many grocery stores.
Makes 1 (9-inch) cheesecake
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