SAVORY CHEESECAKE IN A GLASS single serving with shrimp cocktail and arugula, a very simple and delicious appetizer or finger food, perfect for a seafood menu.
The SAVORY CHEESECAKE IN A GLASS with shrimp cocktail and arugula is that delicious appetizer you can prepare in 10 minutes and that instantly makes your menu look super chic, even though you’ve just blended two ingredients and layered it all in a small glass. It’s a unique finger food, fresh, creamy, light, and perfect for a seafood menu, especially when you want something spectacular without stress.
The beauty of savory cheesecakes is that you can make them at the last minute or prepare them in advance and keep them in the fridge without them falling apart. Here we have a crunchy base made with crushed crackers or breadsticks (feel free to use whole grain or multi-cereal if you want to feel healthy 🤣), a shrimp cocktail sauce that makes everything wow… along with the arugula that gives that fresh and slightly fancy touch like “I can cook but without too much effort”.
These single-serving savory cheesecakes are perfect for Christmas, New Year, birthdays, buffets, impromptu aperitifs, and even as a pre-appetizer when you want to impress friends. They’re fast, economical, spectacular, really quick to prepare, and you can customize them however you like: with salmon, tuna, avocado, cherry tomatoes, salted pistachios, olives… whatever your pantry inspires.
And yes, they are also vegetarian friendly if you remove the shrimp and add grilled vegetables, chickpea cream, or arugula pesto: basically a versatile recipe that pleases everyone.
Follow me in the kitchen today with the savory cheesecake in a glass.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 4 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: New Year's, Christmas
Ingredients
- 4.2 oz crackers
- 2.1 oz butter
- 8.8 oz shrimps
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- drops brandy
- pepper
- salt
- 1.8 oz arugula
- 0.7 oz pine nuts
- 1.4 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 oz extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- shrimps
- pink peppercorns
- leaves arugula
Steps
Finely chop the crackers, mix with melted butter until you get a sandy mixture and place it in 4 glasses, compacting slightly. Refrigerate for 20-30 min.
Cut the shrimps into pieces (leaving 4 whole for decoration), mix mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire, and (if you like) a splash of brandy.
Combine the shrimps and mix, season with salt and pepper.
Blend arugula, pine nuts, Parmesan, and oil until you get a smooth pesto (not too thick). Adjust salt.
On the (already prepared) bottom of the glasses, insert a layer of shrimp cocktail, add a heaping tablespoon of arugula pesto.
Decorate with a whole shrimp, fresh arugula, pink pepper, and a slice of lime.
Bon appétit
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SAVORY CHEESECAKE IN A GLASS single serving
Smart tips to make them perfect
For a more intense taste, add lemon zest or pink pepper to the cream.
Use transparent glasses to highlight the different layers (Google loves the “spectacular” as much as guests do).
Prepare the cream a few hours in advance to make it more compact.
If you want to make them even lighter choose Greek yogurt instead of cheese.
For long buffets prefer well-dried shrimps: we don’t want liquid on the topping.
If you need to transport them, cover with plastic wrap and assemble the final part directly on site.
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FAQ SAVORY CHEESECAKE IN A GLASS single serving
How can I prepare the savory cheesecake in advance?
You can prepare the base and cream the day before, assemble everything in the glasses and add the shrimps only before serving.
Can I substitute the shrimps?
Absolutely! Smoked salmon, tuna, octopus, avocado, bresaola, grilled zucchini, cherry tomatoes… it’s a versatile recipe.
Is it a gluten-free recipe?
Only if you use certified gluten-free crackers or breadsticks.
What type of glasses to use?
Small buffet glasses, transparent cups, or actual water glasses for a wow effect are fine.
Can I make a vegetarian version?
Absolutely yes: remove the shrimps and use grilled vegetables, chickpea cream, hummus, or pesto.
