Shrimp Scampi Cheesecake

 Shrimp Scampi Cheesecake

1 tbsp olive oil

3 tsp Garlic, minced 

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 

12 puff pastry shells, baked 

4 tbsp butter

1 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened 

1 egg

1/4 cup heavy cream 

6 oz smoked Gouda cheese, grated 

2 tsp salt 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  

In a large skillet over medium/low heat, warm oil. Add onions and garlic and sauté until translucent. Set aside to cool. When cool, pour off liquid, reserving garlic/onions. Set aside.  

Return skillet to stove and over medium low heat melt butter, add reserved onion/garlic and shrimp. Cook shrimp for 2 - 4 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer shrimp to a cutting board and dice, reserving 12 uncut for garnish. 

Remove centre circle and a small portion of cooled puff pastry shells. 

In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add egg and beat until well combined. Add cream, Gouda, onions, sliced shrimp and salt. Mix until well combined. 

Spoon filling into puff pastry shells. 

Bake in oven for 20 - 30 minutes or until filling is browned on top. Garnish with whole shrimp and serve.