Crawfish Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups finely crushed butter crackers or saltine crackers
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pound cooked crawfish tails, peeled and deveined
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt to taste
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
• A few whole crawfish tails (optional, for garnish)
• Hot sauce or paprika, for light sprinkling