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I Love Cheesecake
I Love Cheesecake
♥ cheesecake
MARY CROWNOVER
taylor trade publishing
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This Taylor Trade Publishing paperback edition of I Love Cheesecake is an
original publication. It is published by arrangement with the author.
Crownover, Mary.
I love cheesecake / Mary H. Crownover.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 1-58979-187-8 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1. Cheesecake (Cookery) I. Title.
TX773.C79 2005
641.8'653—dc22 2004030024
To my husband, Jack
I Love Cheesecake was only possible because of your loyalty, energy, hard work,
and encouragement.
I can vividly recall the day I met Mary on the way back to my office in the
Nutrition Clinic. As we walked together, she talked excitedly about the
cheesecake recipes she had been working so hard to perfect. She mentioned
she had been bringing two cheesecakes a week over the last year for people
to taste and critique. She invited me to participate in the tasting and
evaluation—a task I was most easily convinced to do, as I love cheesecake!
Still, I had to ask the question, since I had been teaching a great deal about
weight control that day, how she remained so slender while making all
those cheesecakes. She responded, as I hoped she would, that it was all in
eating it in moderation and compensating for the extra calories by eating
less in other places. It was so refreshing to hear this from someone besides
myself for a change.
You see, I am a firm believer that there is “no such thing as a fattening
food.” You may want to read that over in case you did not catch it the first
time. No food is solely responsible for anyone being overweight.
Overweightedness is a complex issue involving total caloric intake as well
as total caloric output through activities and exercise. You can maintain a
desirable weight through the proper combination of both of these; this
combination can include cheesecake.
Does this balance apply to those concerned about saturated fats and
heart disease? I believe it most certainly does. A diet that has a variety of
fibers, controlled calories, and choices high in unsaturated fats or oils will
tolerate cheesecake occasionally.
With these things in mind, I hope you will enjoy the recipes that Mary
has brought to us. As a cook, I appreciate and admire the work and
dedication Mary has put into bringing you her cheesecake recipes. As
someone with a modestly refined palate, I can guarantee you the recipes I
tasted were delightful. As a dietitian/nutritionist, I hope you will enjoy
these recipes as part of an overall healthy eating and exercise program. I
think then we can finally put to rest the postulate that states “anything good
is either illegal, immoral, or fattening!”
Mary Crownover
acknowledgments
Special thanks are due to the many people who encouraged and supported
me in the creation of these recipes. Their enthusiasm was overwhelming.
A special thanks goes to Rusty Foltz, R.D., for being a friend and for
offering to write the foreword for this book.
I want to thank the staff of Charlotte Dental Associates for testing the
recipes for this book. This group took their job seriously and was good
about giving me feedback on my recipes. This project would have been
very difficult without their help.
I especially want to thank my husband, Jack Gilbert, for being so
supportive and helpful. Jack ran more errands than I could count. And Jack
licked the bowl, beater, and spoons before the cakes were even baked!
Thank you Taylor Trade Publishing for offering me the great
opportunity of updating my best-selling cookbook Cheesecake
Extraordinaire. The Taylor staff is a joy to work with. Mandy Phillips, my
editor, is a ray of sunshine; any author would be privileged to work with
her. I must also include my production editor, Ginger Strader. She is
fantastic and has pulled my book together for me. Because of her guidance,
I have this lovely book.
success every time:
history & hints
appliances
MIXERS: A heavy duty mixer is the one luxury that every kitchen should
have. It saves time in mixing a batter uniformly. Further, the beating
produces a creamier texture in cheesecakes.
ingredients
CHEESE: The cheese is the most prominent ingredient in all cheesecakes
and so must be chosen with care. I prefer cream cheese, as it has a lower
water content than Neufchatel (60%), cottage cheese (78%), or ricotta
(72%). This, combined with its higher butter fat content, produces a
creamier texture.
SUGAR: Use granulated sugar unless otherwise directed. When brown
sugar is called for, pack it down when measuring.
PIPING WHIPPED CREAM: Fold back the top of a pastry bag and
spoon whipped cream into it. Unfold the top of the bag and twist closed.
Gently squeeze the bag to release the whipped cream. The design is
determined by the size of the tip you use.
This applies to fruit juices, liqueur, and extracts. Of course you may
substitute heavy cream for sour cream.
Interchanging fruits can be a little tricky; some have a higher water
content than others. Try to match them as closely as possible for an even
exchange. For example, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries are
interchangeable, as are strawberries and cherries, chopped apples and
chopped pears, pureed bananas and pureed pears. Oranges, tangerines,
peaches, and pineapple are also interchangeable.
Chocolate exchanging is a little more difficult. First, measure an equal
amount or weight of the chocolate of your choice. Next, when replacing
milk or semisweet chocolate with German chocolate, use slightly less
sugar; when replacing German chocolate with milk or semisweet chocolate,
add slightly more sugar to the recipe.
I do not recommend exchanging peanut butter or pumpkin for a
different ingredient. Both are tricky to work with.
Dark brown, light brown, or granulated sugar in equal amounts can be
exchanged.
As an example of substitutions, examine these recipes: Creamy Lemon,
Lemon Drop, Key Lime, and Limon. Note how similar these are. It was
easy to create all of these recipes by changing a few key flavors.
Feel free to also mix and match any of the crusts, cakes, or toppings.
Let your imagination run wild!
beverage based
AMARETTO CHEESECAKE
AMARETTO CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
AMARETTO WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
CHOCOLATE IRISH CREAM CHEESECAKE
COFFEE ’N CREAM CHEESECAKE
DAIQUIRI CHEESECAKE
EGGNOG CHEESECAKE
GRANDE PASSION CHEESECAKE
GRASSHOPPER CHEESECAKE
HAWAIIAN TROPICAL BLEND CHEESECAKE
IRISH CREAM CHEESECAKE
JAMAICAN BANANA CHEESECAKE
MAI TAI CHEESECAKE
MARBLED GRASSHOPPER CHEESECAKE
MARGARITA CHEESECAKE
MOCHA CHEESECAKE
NEAPOLITAN ROYALE CHEESECAKE
NUTTY COLADA CHEESECAKE
ORANGE PINEAPPLE ALOHA CHEESECAKE
PEACHY ORANGE CHEESECAKE
PINA COLADA CHEESECAKE
PINK LEMONADE CHEESECAKE
RUM RAISIN CHEESECAKE
STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE CHEESECAKE
SWISS WHITE CHOCOLATE COFFEE CHEESECAKE
VANDERMINT CHEESECAKE
WHITE CHOCOLATE ORANGE BIRTHDAY CHEESECAKE
AMARETTO CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Sprinkle almonds on top of crust. Set aside.
amaretto filling
24 ounces cream cheese
¾ cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 large eggs
1 egg yolk
½ cup Amaretto
2 teaspoons almond extract
½ teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
⅓ cup almonds, toasted and chopped
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in Amaretto and almond, lemon, and orange extracts. Stir until well blended.
Stir in almonds. Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
Combine chocolate chips, whipping cream, powdered sugar, and almond extract
in a heavy saucepan, stirring constantly over low heat until melted and smooth.
Sprinkle chopped almonds over each slice to be served and serve with some
warm sauce on top. Keep chilled.
AMARETTO CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and sour cream with an
electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Remove 1 cup of mixture and put into a small
bowl. Stir into this mixture cocoa and sugar. Set aside. Stir into original mixture
Amaretto, almond and lemon extracts, and almonds. Pour half of original
mixture onto crust. Spoon on 1 cup of cocoa mixture; spread this out making this
the second layer. Pour the rest of original mixture on top of cocoa mixture;
spread this out also. Spoon on rest of cocoa mixture. Without disturbing the
crust, swirl a knife handle through cake, creating a marbling effect. Bake at 350
degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
Beat cream until it starts to thicken then add powdered sugar, cocoa, and almond
extract. Beat until stiff. Spread topping on cake. Sprinkle almonds on top. Keep
chilled.
AMARETTO WHITE CHOCOLATE
CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make fine crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
Amaretto, sour cream, and melted white chocolate and continue stirring until
smooth. Stir in almond and orange extracts and continue stirring until well
blended. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
cream with marmalade topping
¾ cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons orange extract
2 envelopes whipped topping mix
¼ cup orange marmalade
almonds for decoration, toasted, whole or chopped
½ cup maraschino cherries, pitted and halved
In a medium bowl, beat cream, orange extract, and whipped topping mix with an
electric mixer until thickened and stiff. Carefully blend in orange marmalade and
continue stirring until evenly mixed. Spread topping over cake and place
almonds and cherries on top, creating a design. Keep chilled.
CHOCOLATE IRISH CREAM CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
dissolved coffee and butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom
of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
cream, Irish cream liqueur, vanilla extract, and coffee. Add melted chocolate and
gently, but thoroughly, mix together. Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees
for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
powdered sugar topping
Place a decorative stencil over the top of the cheesecake. Sift powdered sugar
over the stencil. Carefully remove stencil. Chill until serving time.
COFFEE ’N CREAM CHEESECAKE
Place vanilla wafer crumbs in medium mixing bowl, add dissolved coffee and
melted butter, mix well. Add sugar, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto
bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Sprinkle almonds on top of crust. Set
aside.
coffee filling
32 ounces cream cheese
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
2 rounded teaspoons instant coffee, dissolved in 2 teaspoons boiling water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1¼ teaspoons almond extract
¾ cup whipping cream
Note: For a stronger coffee flavor, substitute coffee liqueur for cream and
substitute 2 teaspoons of instant coffee dissolved in 2 teaspoons of boiling water
for 2 rounded teaspoons of instant coffee.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, cornstarch, and sugar with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
coffee and vanilla and almond extracts. Add cream, mix well. Pour filling onto
crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a bowl, beat cream, powdered sugar, and coffee mixture until stiff. Spread
over cake. Decorate with chopped almonds. Keep chilled.
DAIQUIRI CHEESECAKE
Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter and sugar, mix well. Press crumb
mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
daiquiri filling
32 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 large eggs
6 ounces frozen concentrated limeade, thawed
2 tablespoons light rum
2 drops green food coloring
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
limeade, rum, and food coloring. Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for
15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
lime glaze
½ cup frozen concentrated limeade, thawed
4 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon light rum
Grated zest of ½ lime for decoration
In a small heavy saucepan, stir together limeade, cornstarch, sugar, and rum.
Cook and stir over low heat until thickened and bubbly—about 2 minutes. Pour
this over cake while topping is still hot. Sprinkle lime zest on top. Keep chilled.
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add nutmeg
and butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
eggnog filling
32 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1½ teaspoons nutmeg
¼ cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons light rum
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
vanilla extract, nutmeg, cream, and rum, mix well. Pour filling onto crust. Bake
at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a bowl, beat cream and powdered sugar until it starts to thicken. Add vanilla
extract and nutmeg, beat until stiff. Spread over cake. Keep chilled.
GRANDE PASSION CHEESECAKE
coconut crust
2 cups coconut, flaked or freshly grated
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Place coconut in a mixing bowl and add butter, mix well. Press coconut mixture
evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Bake 12–15 minutes or
until golden. Set aside.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife around inside
edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2 hours. Chill
overnight.
Make a chocolate cookie crust either with chocolate mint sandwich creme filled
cookies or with chocolate sandwich creme filled cookies.
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife around inside
edge of pan. Turn oven off and return to oven for an additional 2 hours. Chill
overnight.
chocolate glaze
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening or butter
shaved white chocolate
In a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and shortening over low heat, stirring
constantly. Spread warm chocolate mixture over cheesecake. Garnish with
shaved white chocolate. Chill until serving time.
HAWAIIAN TROPICAL BLEND CHEESECAKE
coconut crust
2 cups coconut, flaked or freshly grated
1 tablespoon almonds, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
Place coconut and almonds in a mixing bowl and add butter, mix well. Press
mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Bake 12–15
minutes or until golden. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add
tropical fruit juice, fruit schnapps, and vanilla and almond extracts, mix well.
Stir in crushed pineapple. Pour filling onto crust. Without disturbing the crust,
swirl the handle of a knife through the filling to distribute the pineapple evenly.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for as additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
Before serving, arrange fresh fruit over cheesecake. Heat marmalade in small
heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Drizzle over cheesecake and
serve.
IRISH CREAM CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add coffee
and butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and cocoa with an electric
mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir
in Irish cream liqueur, vanilla extract, and dissolved coffee. Pour filling onto
crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a bowl, combine cream, whipped topping mix, powdered sugar, and cocoa
until well mixed. Add dissolved coffee and beat until stiff. Spread whipped
cream over cake. Keep chilled.
JAMAICAN BANANA CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Add butter, mix well. Press cookie mixture
evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and bananas with electric
mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir
in banana schnapps, crème de cacao, and rum. Stir in vanilla extract. Pour filling
onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife around inside
edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2 hours. Chill
overnight.
Arrange fresh fruit over cheesecake. Drizzle with chocolate topping. Keep
chilled.
MAI TAI CHEESECAKE
coconut crust
2 cups coconut, flaked or freshly grated
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Place coconut in a mixing bowl and add butter, mix well. Press coconut mixture
evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Bake 12–15 minutes or
until golden. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
orange juice, almond extract, grenadine syrup, triple sec, and rum. Pour filling
onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife around inside
edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2 hours. Chill
overnight.
orange glaze
½ cup frozen concentrated orange juice, thawed
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon grenadine syrup
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon triple sec, liqueur
1 tablespoon light rum
fresh fruit, sliced
In a small heavy saucepan, stir together orange juice concentrate, lime juice,
grenadine syrup, and cornstarch. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook
2 minutes more. Stir in triple sec and rum. Pour over cheesecake and garnish
with fruit. Keep chilled.
MARBLED GRASSHOPPER CHEESECAKE
Make a chocolate cookie crust either with chocolate mint sandwich creme filled
cookies or with chocolate sandwich creme filled cookies.
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar with an electric mixer until
smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in sour
cream, lemon extract, and cornstarch. Remove 1 cup of mixture and put in a
small bowl. Stir in to this mixture the cocoa and 3 tablespoons sugar. Set aside.
Stir into the original mixture the crème de menthe and food coloring. Pour half
of the original mixture onto the crust. Spoon on half of the cocoa mixture. Pour
remaining original mixture on top of cocoa mixture. Spoon on the rest of the
cocoa mixture. Without disturbing the crust, swirl the handle of a knife through
the cake, creating a marbling effect. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife around inside
edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2 hours. Chill
overnight.
Place all ingredients in a small heavy saucepan. Stir constantly over low heat
until melted and smooth. Spread warm topping on cake. Keep chilled.
MARGARITA CHEESECAKE
Mix flour and sugar. Add egg then butter and vanilla extract. Mix well. With
generously greased fingers, press dough evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Bake 12–15 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from oven
and set aside.
lime filling
32 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 large eggs
1¼ teaspoons lemon extract
3 tablespoons light tequila
½ cup triple sec
½ cup frozen concentrated limeade, thawed
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add
lemon extract. Stir in tequila, triple sec, and limeade. Pour filling onto crust.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
lime glaze
½ cup frozen concentrated limeade, thawed
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon triple sec
1 teaspoon tequila
½ teaspoon orange extract
fresh lime wedges
In a small heavy saucepan, stir together limeade and cornstarch. Stir in triple sec,
tequila, and orange extract. Cook and stir over low heat until thickened and
bubbly. Spread warm topping on cake. Garnish with lime. Keep chilled.
MOCHA CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl, add dissolved
coffee and butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased
9-inch cheesecake pan.
mocha filling
32 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon instant coffee, dissolved in 1 tablespoon boiling water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, melted
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Stir in sour cream, coffee, and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a
time, beating well after each addition. Add melted chocolate, mix well. Pour
filling onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
mocha glaze
5 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon instant coffee, dissolved in 1 teaspoon boiling water
3 tablespoons pecans, walnuts, or almonds, chopped
Place chocolate chips and sour cream in a small heavy saucepan. Melt chocolate
over low heat, stirring constantly. Stir in dissolved coffee. Spread glaze over
cake. Decorate with chopped nuts. Keep chilled.
NEAPOLITAN ROYALE CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and cornstarch with an electric
mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Remove 1 cup of mixture and put into a small bowl. To this mixture, add
strawberry schnapps and food coloring. Mix thoroughly and set aside. Remove
another 1 cup of mixture and put into another small bowl. To this mixture, add
sour cream and vanilla extract, mix thoroughly. Set aside. To the original
mixture, add crème de cacao, cocoa, and 3 tablespoons sugar, mix well. Pour the
chocolate mixture onto the crust. Spoon on the strawberry mixture carefully,
spreading it out to make the second layer. Spoon on the vanilla mixture and
carefully spread it out. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife around inside
edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2 hours. Chill
overnight.
In a small bowl, beat cream and whipped topping mix with an electric mixer
until fluffy. Either cover the top of the cake with the whipped cream or pipe the
cream around the edge of the top of the cheesecake. Place the strawberries on a
plate and squeeze some chocolate topping on the top portion of each berry.
Refrigerate berries until chocolate hardens. Transfer berries to top of cheesecake.
Keep chilled.
NUTTY COLADA CHEESECAKE
coconut crust
2 cups coconut, flaked or freshly grated
3 tablespoons almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Place coconut and almonds in a mixing bowl and add butter, mix well. Press
mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Sprinkle almonds
on top. Bake 12–15 minutes or until golden. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
cream of coconut, Amaretto, and vanilla, almond, and pineapple extracts. Stir in
crushed pineapple and almonds. Pour filling onto crust. Without disturbing the
crust, swirl the handle of a knife through the batter to distribute the pineapple
and almonds evenly. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife around inside
edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2 hours. Chill
overnight.
In a small bowl, combine cream and whipped topping mix. Add almond extract
and beat until thickened. Spread whipped cream over cake. Sprinkle coconut,
pineapple, and almonds on top. Keep chilled.
ORANGE PINEAPPLE ALOHA CHEESECAKE
coconut crust
2 cups coconut, flaked or freshly grated
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Place coconut in a mixing bowl and add butter, mix well. Press coconut mixture
evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Bake 12–15 minutes or
until golden. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
vanilla and orange extracts, and pineapple flavoring. Stir in rum, triple sec, and
pineapple orange juice. Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15
minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife around inside
edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2 hours. Chill
overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, stir together the marmalade, pineapple orange juice,
triple sec, and cornstarch. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for about 5
minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and spread topping over the cake.
Sprinkle coconut on top. Keep chilled.
PEACHY ORANGE CHEESECAKE
Mix flour and sugar. Add egg, butter, and vanilla extract, mix well. With
generously greased fingers, press dough evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 12–15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add
vanilla and orange extracts. Stir in orange juice, peaches, and food coloring.
Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
Mix flour and sugar in a medium bowl. Add egg, then butter and vanilla
extract, mix well. With generously greased fingertips, press dough evenly onto
bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Bake 12–15 minutes or until lightly
browned. Remove from oven and set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric
mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in pineapple and rum extracts. Blend in cream of coconut and pineapple
juice. Stir in rum, crushed pineapple, and grated coconut. Pour filling onto
crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center
no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife around
inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a medium bowl, beat cream, whipped topping mix, and rum until stiff. Stir
in coconut, blending well. Spread topping over cake. Decorate with pineapple
and cherries. Keep chilled.
PINK LEMONADE CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Put crumbs in mixing bowl and add butter, mix
well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan.
Set aside.
lemonade filling
32 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 large eggs
6 ounces frozen concentrated pink lemonade, thawed (if pink is not available,
use regular)
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 drop of red food coloring
In large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
lemonade, lemon extract, and food coloring. Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350
degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife around inside
edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2 hours. Chill
overnight.
In small heavy saucepan, combine white chocolate, sour cream, and lemon
extract and melt over low heat, stirring constantly. Spread hot topping over cake.
Decorate with lemon slices, if desired. Keep chilled.
RUM RAISIN CHEESECAKE
Place crumbs and raisins in a mixing bowl, add butter, and mix well. Press
crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a small bowl, soak raisins in rum for 1 hour, drain reserve rum. If necessary,
add more rum to measure 2 tablespoons. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese,
sugar, cream, and cornstarch with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs and
yolk one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in raisins, reserved rum,
vanilla extract, and liqueur, mix well. Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350
degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a small bowl, soak raisins in rum for 30 minutes. Place white chocolate and
sour cream in a small heavy saucepan and melt over low heat, stirring constantly,
until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Spread chocolate mixture over
cake. Sprinkle with raisins. Keep chilled.
STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE CHEESECAKE
Place crumbs in a mixing bowl, add butter and sugar, mix well. Press crumb
mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
strawberry filling
32 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 drops red food coloring
1¼ cups fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
lemon juice, vanilla extract, and food coloring. Stir in strawberries. Pour filling
onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
strawberry glaze
5 ounces white chocolate
¼ cup strawberry preserves
whole strawberries, for decoration
In a small heavy saucepan, melt white chocolate over low heat, stirring
constantly. Turn heat off and stir in preserves. Spread over cheesecake. Garnish
top with strawberries. Chill until serving time.
SWISS WHITE CHOCOLATE COFFEE
CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl then add coffee
and butter. Mix thoroughly. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased
9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, thoroughly beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an
electric mixer. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine
dissolved instant coffee and Swiss White Chocolate in milk. Stir this mixture
into the batter. Stir in vanilla extract. Stir melted white chocolate into batter,
mixing thoroughly. Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar using an electric
mixer until smooth. Stir in white chocolate and coffee, mixing thoroughly.
Spread topping over cake. Keep chilled.
VANDERMINT CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
vandermint filling
32 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¾ cup Vandermint, or other chocolate mint flavored liqueur
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and Vandermint with
an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after
each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350
degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center
no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run a
knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small bowl, beat cream, sugar, and liqueur with an electric mixer until
stiff. Spread whipped cream over cake or pipe it around the edge of cake.
Garnish with chocolate mints. Refrigerate until serving time.
WHITE CHOCOLATE ORANGE BIRTHDAY
CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies and make fine crumbs. Please crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and orange peel with an
electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Stir in sour cream and melted chocolate and continue stirring until
smooth. Stir in triple sec and lemon, orange, and vanilla extracts. Stir until well
blended. Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar using an electric
mixer until well blended and smooth. Stir in white chocolate and continue
stirring until evenly mixed. Add orange extract and food coloring, mixing
thoroughly. Spread topping over cake. Keep chilled.
candy/cookie
BUTTER RUM CHEESECAKE
BUTTERSCOTCH CHEESECAKE
CHOCOLATE CANDY CHEESECAKE
COOKIES AND CREAM CHEESECAKE
PRALINE CHEESECAKE
TURTLE CHEESECAKE
BUTTER RUM CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, corn syrup, cornstarch, and rum
with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating
well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and butter flavoring. Pour filling
onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a bowl, beat cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until thickened. Spread
whipped cream on cake, creating a design by drawing swirls with bottom of
a spoon. Keep chilled.
BUTTERSCOTCH CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix thoroughly. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and cornstarch with an electric
mixer until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Stir in vanilla extract, butter and butterscotch flavorings, and
butterscotch schnapps. Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15
minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a small bowl, beat cream and brown sugar with an electric mixer until stiff.
Pipe whipped cream mixture around edge of cake. Sprinkle candies and pecans
on top. Keep chilled.
CHOCOLATE CANDY CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add chopped
candy, add butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased
9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, corn syrup, and cornstarch with
an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Stir in cream and vanilla extract. Add melted chocolate chips, mix well.
Stir in candy. Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a small mixing bowl, beat butter until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup powdered
sugar and cocoa, beating well. Slowly beat in vanilla extract and milk. Add
remaining powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add more milk, if necessary,
for better spreading consistency. Spread chocolate mixture over cheesecake.
Garnish with candy. Chill until serving time.
COOKIES AND CREAM CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
Put cream and sugar in a small bowl and beat with an electric mixer until stiff.
Spread cream over cake. Sprinkle crumbs on top. Keep chilled.
PRALINE CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl then add pecans
and butter. Mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife around inside
edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2 hours. Chill
overnight.
Place white chocolate and sour cream in a small heavy saucepan. Stir constantly
over low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Turn heat off and
stir in caramel flavored ice cream topping, stir until evenly mixed. Spread
mixture over cheesecake. Sprinkle pecans over top. Keep chilled.
TURTLE CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add pecans
and butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup brown sugar, cornstarch, and corn
syrup with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well
after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and butter flavoring. Remove ¾ cup of
mixture and put in a small bowl. To this mixture, add cocoa and ¼ cup brown
sugar. Mix well. Set aside. To original mixture, add praline liqueur and blend
well. Stir in pecans. Pour half of original mixture onto crust. Spoon on half of
cocoa mixture. Pour remainder of original mixture on top of cocoa mixture.
Spoon on remaining cocoa mixture. Without disturbing crust, swirl the handle of
a knife through cake, creating a marbling effect. Bake at 350 degrees for 15
minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife around inside
edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2 hours. Chill
overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, combine chocolate and sour cream over low heat,
stirring constantly until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Spread on
top of cake. Arrange pecan halves over chocolate. Drizzle caramel over pecans
and chocolate. Keep chilled.
caramel
CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE
CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CHUNK CHEESECAKE
CARAMEL MOCHA CHEESECAKE
CARAMEL PECAN CHEESECAKE
CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PECAN CHEESECAKE
SHOOFLY PIE CHEESECAKE
CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE
Place crumbs in a mixing bowl. Add butter, sugar, and cinnamon, mix well.
Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set
aside.
Put apple pie filling in a small bowl. Remove 1 or 2 tablespoons of sauce. Stir in
fresh sliced apples. In a large bowl, thoroughly beat cream cheese, sugar, and
cornstarch with an electric mixer. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Add cinnamon, vanilla and lemon extracts, and nutmeg. Stir in
whipped cream or sour cream. Pour half of batter onto crust. Spoon on 1 cup of
pie filling. With some of remaining batter, make a rim around inside edge of pan,
as if to seal filling in. Pour remaining batter over pie filling. Top with remaining
pie filling. Without disturbing crust, swirl the handle of a knife through cake to
distribute fruit evenly. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
caramel frosting
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
⅓ cup dark brown sugar
1¼ teaspoons cream of tarter
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup powdered sugar
In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar, cream of tarter, and
milk, bring to a boil. Turn heat off and cool to lukewarm, about 110 degrees. Stir
in vanilla extract and powdered sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until creamy
—add a little extra milk if it is too thick. It will thicken after it is on the cake.
Spread warm frosting on cake, creating a design. Keep chilled.
CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CHUNK CHEESECAKE
In a medium bowl, stir together rolled oats, chopped nuts, brown sugar, and
cinnamon. Add melted butter, stirring until well mixed. Press crumb mixture
evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Bake 18–20 minutes, or
until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
caramel filling
24 ounces cream cheese
⅓ cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 ounces dark corn syrup
3 large eggs
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1¼ teaspoons butter flavoring
1 cup milk chocolate chunks, or large milk chocolate chips
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and corn syrup with an
electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after
each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and butter flavoring. Pour filling onto crust.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Sprinkle top with chocolate chunks. Turn oven off
and return cake to it for an additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
CARAMEL MOCHA CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and cornstarch with an electric
mixer until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Stir in vanilla extract, mix well. Remove ¾ cup of mixture and put into
a small bowl. To this mixture, add dissolved coffee and 3 tablespoons sugar. Mix
well. Set aside.
To original mixture, add corn syrup and butter flavoring. Mix well. Thoroughly
stir in melted chocolate. Pour half of original mixture onto crust. Spoon on ½
cup of coffee mixture. Pour remainder of original mixture on top of coffee
mixture. Spoon on rest of coffee mixture. Without disturbing crust, swirl the
handle of a knife through cake, creating a marbling effect. Bake at 350 degrees
for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife around inside
edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2 hours. Chill
overnight.
Beat cream cheese, sugar, and dissolved coffee in a medium bowl until smooth.
Thoroughly stir in melted chocolate. Spread topping on cake and sprinkle with
nuts. Keep chilled.
CARAMEL PECAN CHEESECAKE
Combine flour and sugar. Add egg, then butter and vanilla extract. Mix well.
With generously greased fingers, press dough evenly onto bottom of greased 9-
inch cheesecake pan. Bake 12–15 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from
oven and set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, corn syrup, and cornstarch with an
electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after
each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and butter flavoring. Stir in chopped pecans.
Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar, cream of tarter, and
milk. Bring to a boil. Turn heat off and cool to lukewarm, about 110 degrees. Stir
in vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and pecans. Beat with electric mixer until
creamy—add a little extra milk if it appears too thick. It will thicken after it is on
the cake. Spread warm frosting on cake, creating a design by drawing swirls
with bottom of a spoon. Keep chilled.
CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PECAN CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix thoroughly. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan and sprinkle pecans on top. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and corn syrup with an
electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract. Stir in melted chocolate. Stir in
chopped pecans. Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
chocolate topping
6 ounces milk chocolate chips
⅓ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons pecans, chopped
pecan halves, for decoration
caramel ice cream topping (the type that forms a hardened shell), for garnish
In a small heavy saucepan, mix chocolate, sour cream, and sugar. Melt over low
heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in pecans. Spread over
cheesecake. Arrange pecan halves on top. Drizzle caramel topping over
cheesecake. Keep chilled.
SHOOFLY PIE CHEESECAKE
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make a cookie crust either with oatmeal cookies or
with homemade cookie dough.
Crush oatmeal cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
Mix flour and sugar. Add egg, butter, and vanilla extract, mix well. With
generously greased fingers press dough evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Bake 12–15 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from oven
and set aside.
molasses filling
32 ounces cream cheese
1 cup dark brown sugar
½ cup unsulphured molasses
3 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon baking soda
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons butter flavoring
crumb topping
⅓ cup dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
⅓ cup flour
3 tablespoons oatmeal
In a large bowl beat cream cheese, brown sugar, molasses, cornstarch, and
baking soda with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating
well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and butter flavoring. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix brown sugar, melted butter, flour, and oatmeal. This will
resemble coarse meal. Set aside.
Pour batter from first bowl onto crust. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly onto
batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center no
longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
BLACK AND WHITE CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make fine crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, ¾ cup sugar, and cornstarch with an electric
mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir
in ¾ cup sour cream and 2 tablespoons vanilla extract. Melt white chocolate in a
medium bowl (follow microwave directions found in “Chocolate and Chocolate
Substitutes,” p. xii). Stir in 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and continue stirring
until smooth. Pour one-third of batter into white chocolate mixture, stirring until
evenly mixed. Set mixture aside. Melt semisweet chocolate in a one-quart bowl,
using same directions as above. Stir ¼ cup sour cream and 2 tablespoons sugar
into this mixture and continue stirring until smooth. Stir semisweet chocolate
mixture into remaining batter in original mixing bowl. Using the beater, mix
until well blended. Pour half of semisweet batter onto crust. Using the back of a
spoon to spread evenly over crust. Pour white chocolate batter over semisweet
layer, creating a second layer. As with previous layer, spread evenly. Pour the
rest of the semisweet batter over the previous layer and spread evenly. Bake at
350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup powdered sugar with an electric
mixer until smooth. In a one-quart bowl, melt white chocolate. After melting, stir
in vanilla extract. Set aside. In a second one-quart bowl, melt semisweet
chocolate. After melting, stir in 2 tablespoons powdered sugar. Divide cream
cheese and powdered sugar evenly between the two chocolate mixtures, mixing
each thoroughly. Spread dark chocolate over top of chilled cake. Spread white
chocolate over dark chocolate, creating a design on top. After chilling cake,
drizzle chocolate ice cream topping over cake. Keep chilled.
BLACK BOTTOM CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and cornstarch with an
electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after
each addition. Stir in rum, vanilla extract, and rum flavoring. Add melted
chocolate, blending thoroughly. Stir in cream. Pour chocolate rum mixture onto
crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a bowl, combine cream, whipped topping mix, powdered sugar, cocoa, and
rum flavoring until well blended. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff. Spread
whipped cream over cake. Decorate top with maraschino cherries. Keep chilled.
BLACK FOREST CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
cherries and cherry schnapps. Stir in vanilla extract and cherry flavoring. Stir in
melted chocolate. Stir until well blended. Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350
degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
cherry topping
1 cup cherry preserves
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon cornstarch
chocolate ice cream topping (the type that forms a hardened shell)
In a small heavy saucepan, stir together cherry preserves, lemon juice, and
cornstarch. Cook and stir over low heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and
stir 2 minutes more. Pour topping over cheesecake. Drizzle chocolate topping
over top of cake, creating a design. Keep chilled.
CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
chocolate glaze
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening or butter
½ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
fresh raspberries and/or chocolate leaves
In a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and shortening over low heat, stirring
constantly. Stir in sugar and vanilla extract. Spread over top of cake. Garnish
with fresh raspberries and chocolate leaves, if desired. Chill until serving time.
chocolate leaves
Use nontoxic fresh leaves, such as strawberry, mint, lemon, or ivy leaves. Using
a small paintbrush, brush melted chocolate on the underside of clean leaves.
Place on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper and chill until chocolate hardens.
Just before using, peel leaf away from chocolate.
CHOCOLATE BANANA CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix thoroughly. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, ¾ cup sugar, and cornstarch with an electric
mixer until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Remove ¾ cup of mixture and put in a small
bowl. To this mixture, add cocoa and 3 tablespoons sugar. Mix thoroughly. Set
aside. To original mixture, add pureed bananas and banana flavoring, mixing
thoroughly. Pour half of original mixture onto crust. Spoon on ½ cup of cocoa
mixture, spreading this out and making it the second layer. Pour remainder of
original mixture on top of cocoa mixture and spread. Spoon on remainder of
cocoa mixture. Without disturbing the crust, swirl the handle of a knife through
the cake, creating a marbling effect. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, combine chocolate and sour cream, melt over low
heat, stirring constantly. Stir in powdered sugar. Spread over cheesecake.
Sprinkle with pecans. Keep chilled.
CHOCOLATE FANTASY CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a bowl, beat cream, powdered sugar, and cocoa until it starts to thicken. Add
vanilla extract and beat until stiff. Stir in grated German chocolate. Spread
whipped cream over cake and decorate with chopped nuts. Keep chilled.
CHOCOLATE MINT SWIRL CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, ¾ cup sugar, and cornstarch with an electric
mixer until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Remove 1 cup of mixture and put into a small bowl. To this mixture,
add crème de menthe. Mix thoroughly and set aside. Remove another 1 cup of
mixture and put into a small bowl. To this mixture, add rum and vanilla extract.
Mix thoroughly and set aside. To original mixture, add crème de cacao, cocoa,
and 2 tablespoons sugar. Mix well. Pour chocolate mixture onto crust. Spoon on
crème de menthe mixture, carefully spreading it out and making it the second
layer. Spoon on rum mixture and carefully spread it out. Without disturbing
crust, carefully swirl the handle of a knife through batter a couple of times. Bake
at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
Beat cream, whipped topping mix, and crème de menthe until thickened. Spread
whipped cream on cake. Drizzle chocolate topping over. Keep chilled.
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix thoroughly. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and
vanilla extract. Stir in melted chocolate chips and grated German chocolate. Mix
thoroughly. Pour chocolate cheese mixture onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for
15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a bowl, beat cream, whipped topping mix, cocoa, and vanilla extract until it
starts thickening. Stir in grated German chocolate. Spread whipped cream over
cake and decorate with chopped nuts. Keep chilled.
CHOCOLATE ORANGE CHEESECAKE
Crush the cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix thoroughly. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-
inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with and electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in orange juice, orange and vanilla extracts, and orange peel. Bake at 350
degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
Place chocolate and sour cream in a small heavy saucepan. Stir constantly over
low heat until melted and smooth. Drizzle over cheesecake. Garnish with pecans.
Chill until serving time.
CHOCOLATE ORANGE SWIRL CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, ¾ cup sugar, and cornstarch with an electric
mixer until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Remove 1 cup of mixture and put into a small bowl. To this mixture,
stir in orange schnapps, orange extract, and orange food coloring. Set aside.
Remove another 1 cup of mixture and put into a small bowl. To this mixture, stir
in Amaretto and almond extract. Set aside. To original mixture, add crème de
cacao, cocoa, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Mix well. Pour chocolate mixture onto
crust. Spread evenly. Spoon on orange mixture, carefully spreading it out and
making it the second layer. Spoon on Amaretto mixture and spread evenly.
Without disturbing crust, swirl the handle of a knife through cake a couple of
times. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, combine chocolate, sour cream, and powdered sugar.
Melt over low heat while stirring constantly. Stir in orange extract. Spread over
cake and garnish with almonds. Keep chilled.
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix thoroughly. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Sprinkle chopped peanuts over crust. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, brown sugar, and cornstarch
with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after
each addition. Stir in whipping cream and vanilla extract. Remove 1 cup of
mixture and put into a small bowl. To this mixture, add sugar and cocoa. Mix
well and set aside. To original mixture, add peanut butter. Mix well. Stir in
chopped peanuts. Pour half of original mixture onto crust. Spoon on half of
cocoa mixture and spread evenly, making it the second layer. Pour remainder of
original mixture on top of cocoa mixture and spread evenly. Spoon on rest of
cocoa mixture. Without disturbing the crust, swirl the handle of a knife through
the cake, creating a marbling effect. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, combine chocolate, butter, and sugar. Cook over low
heat while stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil then reduce
heat. Simmer uncovered for 8 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in peanut butter
until smooth. Remove from heat. Serve warm with cheesecake. Drizzle topping
over individual slices.
CHOCOLATE TOFFEE CHEESECAKE
Place cookie crumbs and pecans in a mixing bowl and add butter, mix well.
Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set
aside.
mocha filling
32 ounces cream cheese
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
½ cup dark brown sugar
3 teaspoons instant coffee, dissolved in 3 teaspoons boiling water
8 ounces milk chocolate chips, melted
½ cup granulated sugar
8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, melted
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, cornstarch, sour cream, and vanilla extract
with an electric mixer. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Remove half of mixture and put into a large bowl. To this mixture, add dark
brown sugar and dissolved coffee. Mix well. Add melted milk chocolate chips
and mix thoroughly. Set aside. To other half of mixture, add granulated sugar.
Add melted semisweet chocolate chips and mix thoroughly. Pour semisweet
chocolate mixture onto crust. Spread evenly to create first layer. Spoon on milk
chocolate mixture and spread evenly to make second layer. Bake at 350 degrees
for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring
constantly. Add sugar. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil then reduce heat.
Simmer uncovered for 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Serve
warm with cheesecake. Drizzle topping over individual slices. Garnish each slice
with chopped toffee bars.
GERMAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
Mix flour, cocoa, and sugar. Add egg, butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well. With
generously greased fingers, press dough evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Bake 12–15 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from oven
and set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and sour cream with an
electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Add vanilla extract and melted chocolate, mixing well. Pour filling
onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter. Stir in sugar, evaporated milk, and egg
yolk. Cook while stirring over low heat until thickened—around 5 minutes. Stir
in coconut, chopped pecans, and vanilla extract. Spread over cake. Decorate with
reserved coconut and pecans. Use a vegetable peeler to make chocolate curls.
Scrape down the edge of the chocolate bar as if you were scraping a carrot.
Arrange the curls on the cake. Keep chilled.
MILK CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and sour cream with an
electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Stir in vanilla extract and melted chocolate, mix well. Pour filling onto
crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
chocolate glaze
5 ounces milk chocolate chips
¼ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts
In a small heavy saucepan, combine chocolate and sour cream. Stir constantly
while melting chocolate over low heat. Spread warm topping on the cake.
Sprinkle nuts over top. Keep chilled.
MOCHA SWIRL CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
coffee, and almonds, mixing well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of
greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract
with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after
each addition. Remove 1 cup of mixture and put into a small bowl. To this
mixture, add the coffee flavored liqueur and the dissolved coffee. Mix
thoroughly and set aside. Remove another 1 cup of mixture and put into a small
bowl. To this mixture, add the Amaretto. Mix thoroughly and set aside. To the
original mixture, add crème de cacao, cocoa, and 3 tablespoons sugar. Mix well.
Pour chocolate mixture onto crust and spread evenly to make the first layer.
Spoon on the coffee mixture, carefully spreading it out and making it the second
layer. Spoon on the Amaretto mixture and carefully spread it out. Without
disturbing the crust, swirl the handle of a knife through the cake a couple of
times. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
Beat cream and whipped topping mix until it starts to thicken. Add dissolved
coffee and continue beating until stiff. Spread topping over cake and top with
almonds. Keep chilled.
WHITE FOREST CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies and make fine crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth with an
electric mixer. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
sour cream and melted chocolate, and continue stirring until smooth. Add
cherries, maraschino syrup, cherry flavoring, and vanilla and lemon extracts. Stir
until well blended. Pour chocolate cherry mixture onto crust. Bake at 350
degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer
until well blended and smooth. Stir in white chocolate and continue stirring until
evenly mixed. Add the cherry flavoring and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
Spread topping over cake then place cherries on top, creating a design. After
chilling cake, drizzle chocolate ice cream topping over the cake, creating a
design. Keep chilled.
coconut
CHOCOLATE COCONUT ALMOND CHEESECAKE
COCONUT ALMOND CHEESECAKE
COCONUT CHOCOLATE RUM CHEESECAKE
COCONUT PINEAPPLE ALMOND CHEESECAKE
CHOCOLATE COCONUT ALMOND
CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan
and sprinkle almonds on top.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in cream of coconut milk and vanilla and almond extracts. Stir in coconut
and almonds. Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, combine chocolate, sour cream, and powdered sugar.
Melt over low heat while stirring constantly. Spread warm mixture over cake.
Decorate with almonds and coconut. Keep chilled.
COCONUT ALMOND CHEESECAKE
coconut crust
2 cups coconut, flaked or freshly grated
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
4 teaspoons almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
Place coconut in a mixing bowl and add butter, and almonds, mix well. Press
coconut mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Bake 12–
15 minutes or until golden. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in cream of coconut milk and vanilla and almond extracts. Stir in coconut
and almonds. Pour filling onto crust. Without disturbing the crust, swirl the
handle of a knife through the cake a couple of times to distribute coconut and
almonds evenly. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a small bowl, combine cream and powdered sugar. Beat with electric mixer
for 2–3 minutes until stiff. Spread cream over cake. Sprinkle coconut and
chopped almonds on top. Decorate with whole almonds and cherry. Keep
chilled.
COCONUT CHOCOLATE RUM CHEESECAKE
coconut crust
2 cups coconut, flaked or freshly grated
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Place coconut in a mixing bowl and add butter, mix well. Press coconut mixture
evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Bake 12–15 minutes or
until golden.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream with an electric mixer.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla
extract, rum, and melted chocolate chips, mixing thoroughly. Pour chocolate
cheese mixture onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. After removing cake from oven, prepare topping and apply
before chilling overnight.
In a bowl, beat brown sugar and butter until smooth. Stir in milk. Stir in coconut.
Spread over cake. Broil about 4 inches from heat for 3–4 minutes or until
golden. Chill overnight.
COCONUT PINEAPPLE ALMOND CHEESECAKE
coconut crust
2 cups coconut, flaked or freshly grated
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
4 teaspoons almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped.
Place coconut in a mixing bowl then add butter and almonds. Mix well. Press
coconut mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan and
sprinkle with almonds. Bake 12–15 minutes or until golden. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in sour cream and vanilla and almond extracts. Stir in lemon juice and
pineapple. Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
pineapple glaze
1 cup pineapple preserves
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons coconut, flaked or freshly grated
4 teaspoons almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
In a small heavy saucepan, heat preserves, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook
and stir over low heat for about 2 minutes until somewhat thickened. Spread hot
topping over cake. Sprinkle coconut and almonds on top. Keep chilled.
custard and spice
CARROT CHEESECAKE
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
CARROT CHEESECAKE
Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well.
Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set
aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon with an
electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Stir in orange juice and grated carrots. Stir in vanilla and orange
extracts. Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, combine milk and butter. Bring to a boil then remove
from heat. Put remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl, add milk and butter
mixture, and beat well. Pour over hot cake. Keep chilled.
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make a cookie crust with either a homemade
cookie crust or a refrigerated slice-and-bake sugar cookie dough.
In a bowl, mix flour and sugar. Add egg, then butter and vanilla extract, mix
well. With generously greased fingers, press dough evenly onto bottom of
greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Bake 12–15 minutes, until lightly browned.
Remove from oven and set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, brown and granulated sugar, cornstarch,
and cocoa with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a
time, beating well after each addition. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and
cloves. Stir in vanilla and lemon extracts. Fold in pumpkin. Pour filling onto
crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center
is firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and
carefully run a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return
cake to it for an additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
AMBROSIA CHEESECAKE
coconut crust
2 cups coconut, flaked or freshly grated
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Place coconut in a mixing bowl and add butter, mix well. Press coconut mixture
evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Bake 12–15 minutes or
until golden.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Stir apricot nectar and cream of coconut milk into cream cheese
mixture. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir
in vanilla and lemon extracts, blending thoroughly. Pour batter onto crust. Bake
at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
Arrange fresh fruit and walnuts over cheesecake. Chill until serving time. Just
before serving, in a small saucepan melt white chocolate chips. Add light cream
and cherry flavoring, stirring constantly over low heat. Slice cheesecake and
arrange on serving plates. Drizzle melted white chocolate mixture over
cheesecake slices. In same saucepan, melt semisweet chocolate and add light
cream and stir constantly. Drizzle over cheesecake slices.
APPLE PIE CHEESECAKE
In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Add egg, butter, and
vanilla extract, mix well. With generously greased fingers, press cookie dough
evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Bake 15–20 minutes or
until lightly browned.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and applesauce with an
electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after
each addition. Add vanilla extract, butter flavoring, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir
until well blended. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
apple glaze
½ cup frozen concentrated apple juice, thawed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 medium apple, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix thoroughly. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
apricot filling
24 ounces cream cheese
¾ cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup apricot nectar
3 large eggs
1 egg yolk
½ cup apricots, peeled, pitted, and chopped
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon lemon extract
1½ teaspoons orange extract
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and nectar with an electric
mixer until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Stir in apricots. Stir in vanilla, lemon, and orange extracts. Pour batter
onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
Put cream and whipped topping mix in a bowl, beating with an electric mixer
until stiff. Fold in apricot preserves. Spread on cake, creating a design with the
back of a spoon. Keep chilled.
APRICOT MOUSSE CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix thoroughly. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in apricot preserves, orange juice, and almond, vanilla, lemon, and orange
extracts. Mix thoroughly. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15
minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
Put cream, whipped topping, and orange and almond extracts in a bowl. Beat
with an electric mixer until stiff. Fold in orange marmalade. Spread on the cake.
Sprinkle almonds on top. Keep chilled.
BANANA CREAM CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs and add butter, mix well. Press cookie mixture
evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and bananas with electric
mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add banana schnapps and vanilla and banana extracts. Pour batter onto crust.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
Beat cream, whipped topping mix, and banana extract with an electric mixer
until thickened. Spread topping over cake. Keep chilled.
BANANA SPLIT CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix thoroughly. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and bananas with an
electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Add banana schnapps and vanilla and banana extracts. Blend
thoroughly. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
Place pieces of fresh fruit on top of cake. Warm chocolate syrup and drizzle on
top.
or
Beat cream and whipped topping mix together until thickened. Spread whipped
cream over cake. Decorate and create a design with fruit and nuts. Drizzle ice
cream topping on top. Keep chilled.
BANANAS FOSTER CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs, add butter, mix well. Press cookie mixture
evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and
pureed bananas with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a
time, beating well after each addition. Stir in rum and vanilla and banana
extracts, mix well. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
Beat cream, whipped topping mix, brown sugar, and banana extract until
thickened. Spread whipped cream over cake, creating a design with back of a
spoon. Decorate with sliced banana. Keep chilled.
BING CHERRY CHEESECAKE
Place crumbs in a mixing bowl then add butter and sugar. Mix well. Press crumb
mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
cherry filling
32 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 large eggs
¼ cup cherry liqueur, such as Kirsch
2 teaspoons cherry flavoring
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 drops red food coloring
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
cherry liqueur, cherry flavoring, vanilla extract, and food coloring. Mix well.
Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
cherry topping
14 ounces Bing cherries (fresh or canned), pitted and drained
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cherry flavoring
1 drop red food coloring
In a small heavy saucepan, combine cherries, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Stir in
sugar, cherry flavoring, and red food coloring. Blend well. Cook and stir over
low heat until thickened—about 5 minutes. Spread topping over cake while
topping is still warm. Keep chilled.
BLACKBERRY CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Sprinkle with almonds. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in almond, vanilla, and lemon extracts and cinnamon. Stir in blackberries,
almonds, and blackberry wine. Mix well. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350
degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter and sugar. Mix thoroughly. Press
crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
blueberry filling
24 ounces cream cheese
¾ cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 large eggs
1 egg yolk
1¼ teaspoons lemon extract
1¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup fresh, frozen or canned blueberries, well drained
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in lemon and vanilla extracts and blueberries. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at
350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove from oven and carefully run a
knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
blueberry topping
¾ cup blueberry preserves
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter, almonds, and sugar. Mix well.
Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set
aside.
cherry filling
18 ounces fresh Bing cherries, pitted
⅔ cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
32 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup chopped almonds, toasted
In a small heavy saucepan, stir together cherries and ⅔ cup sugar. Let stand 30
minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Cook and stir until thickened. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and 3 tablespoons cornstarch
with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after
each addition. Stir in lemon juice and almond and vanilla extracts. Stir in
almonds. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, heat preserves and lemon juice over low heat, stirring
constantly. Cook and stir until bubbly and thickened. Remove from heat and stir
in almond extract. Immediately before serving, put topping on cake. Sprinkle
with almonds.
CHOCOLATE CHERRY ALMOND CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix thoroughly. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Sprinkle with chopped almonds. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and cornstarch with an electric
mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir
in vanilla extract. Remove 1 cup of mixture and put in a small bowl. To this
mixture, add cocoa and 3 tablespoons sugar, mix well. Set aside. To original
mixture, add cherry schnapps, mixing thoroughly. Stir in cherry flavoring and
lemon and almond extracts. Fold in chopped Bing cherries. Pour half of original
mixture onto crust. Spoon on ½ cup of cocoa mixture; spread this out evenly,
making it the second layer. Pour remaining original mixture on top of cocoa
mixture, spreading this out also. Spoon on rest of cocoa mixture. Without
disturbing crust, swirl the handle of a knife through cake, creating a marbling
effect. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, combine chocolate chips, sour cream, and powdered
sugar, stirring constantly over low heat until melted and smooth. Stir in chopped
Bing cherries and almonds. Spread over cake while chocolate is hot. Keep
chilled.
CRANBERRY ORANGE CHEESECAKE
Crush wafers to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Set aside.
cranberry filling
24 ounces cream cheese
¾ cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 large eggs
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1¼ teaspoons orange extract
¼ cup frozen concentrated cranberry juice cocktail, thawed
1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
⅓ cup walnuts, chopped
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in vanilla and orange extracts. Stir in cranberry juice. Put cranberries and
walnuts in a blender or food processor and chop fine. Add mixture to cream
cheese, mixing well. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
CREAMY LEMON CHEESECAKE
Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter and sugar, mix well. Press crumb
mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add vanilla and lemon extracts, mix well. Stir in sour cream, lemonade, and
lemon peel. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
lemon topping
8 ounces white chocolate chips
4 ounces sour cream
1¼ teaspoons lemon extract
1 drop of yellow food coloring
In a small heavy saucepan, combine white chocolate, sour cream, lemon extract,
and food coloring. Stir constantly over low heat until melted and smooth. Spread
topping over cake. Keep chilled.
CREAMY ORANGE CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer
until smooth. Stir in chocolate, orange extract, and food coloring. Decorate top
of cake with topping. Keep chilled.
FRESH PINEAPPLE CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies and make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl, add butter, mix
well. Press cookie mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
pineapple filling
32 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon lemon extract
½ cup frozen concentrated pineapple juice, thawed
1 cup pineapple, fresh, cored, peeled and finely chopped
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
vanilla and lemon extracts. Stir in pineapple juice and pineapple. Pour batter
onto crust. Without disturbing crust, swirl the handle of a knife through batter,
creating an even distribution of pineapple. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
pineapple topping
6 ounces white chocolate
1 cup pineapple preserves
In a small heavy saucepan, stir together chocolate and pineapple preserves over
low heat. Continue stirring until hot and chocolate has melted. Spread over cake
while topping is still hot. Chill until serving time.
IMPERIAL BING CHERRY CHEESECAKE
Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter and sugar, mix well. Press crumb
mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
cherry liqueur, cherry flavoring, and vanilla and lemon extracts. Pour half of
batter onto crust. Spoon on 7 ounces of drained cherries. With part of remaining
batter, make a rim around inside edge of pan as if to seal the cherries in. Pour
remaining batter over cherries. Spoon on remainder of cherries, spreading them
out. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
cherry topping
10 ounces cherry preserves
2 teaspoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon almond extract
1¼ teaspoons cherry flavoring
3 tablespoons almonds, chopped
2 tablespoons maraschino cherries, chopped
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix thoroughly. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and
cornstarch with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating
well after each addition. Stir in key lime juice and vanilla extract. Stir in melted
chocolate. Pour batter onto crust, spreading evenly. Bake at 350 degrees for 15
minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer
until smooth. Stir melted white chocolate into cream cheese mixture. Add lime
juice. Mix thoroughly and decorate cake. Keep chilled.
LEMON DROP CHEESECAKE
Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter and sugar, mix well. Press crumb
mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
lemon filling
32 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
6 ounces frozen concentrated lemonade, thawed
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons lemon extract
2 drops of yellow food coloring
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Stir in lemonade. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Add vanilla and lemon extracts and food coloring. Mix well. Pour
batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a small bowl, combine whipping cream, whipped topping mix, and lemon
extract. Stir in food coloring, mix well. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff.
Spread over cake. Sprinkle grated lemon peel over cream topping. Keep chilled.
LIMON CHEESECAKE
Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter and sugar, mix well. Press crumb
mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
vanilla and lemon extracts. Stir in limeade and lemonade. Pour batter onto crust.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a small bowl, beat cream and whipped topping mix until stiff. Spread topping
over cake. Decorate with shredded lime and lemon peels. Keep chilled.
MANDARIN ORANGE CHEESECAKE
Makes 12 slices
In a small bowl, stir together crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon. Add melted butter
and mix well. Press evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch fluted flan pan. Set
aside.
mandarin filling
24 ounces cream cheese
¾ cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 large eggs
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange extract
½ cup frozen concentrated orange juice, thawed
11 ounce can mandarin orange segments, well drained
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in vanilla and orange extracts and orange juice. Stir in orange segments.
Pour cream cheese mixture onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn off oven and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
topping
fresh fruit
Before serving, invert cheesecake onto a serving plate. Garnish top of graham
cracker crust with fresh fruit. Keep chilled.
NEW ENGLAND APPLE CHEESECAKE
In a medium bowl, stir together flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Add egg and butter,
beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Stir in shredded cheese and
walnuts. With generously greased fingers, press cookie dough evenly onto
bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Bake 15–20 minutes or until golden.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, cornstarch, and applesauce with
an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Stir in cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add shredded cheese and
walnuts. Stir until well blended. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for
15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, stir together apple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon,
cornstarch, and wine. Cook and stir over low heat until thickened and bubbly.
Pour the topping over the cake while the topping is still warm. Sprinkle walnuts
on top. Keep chilled.
PEACH PECAN CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Sprinkle pecans onto crust and set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and cornstarch with an electric
mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add vanilla and orange extracts. Stir in peach schnapps. Pour half of batter onto
crust. Spoon on half of peaches and pecans. Pour remaining batter over peaches
and pecans. Spoon on the rest of peaches and pecans. Bake at 350 degrees for 15
minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a bowl, combine cream, whipped topping mix, brown sugar, and peach
schnapps. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff. Spread whipped cream over the
cake. Sprinkle with pecans. Keep chilled.
PEACHES ’N CREAM CHEESECAKE
Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well.
Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set
aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
vanilla and orange extracts. Stir in peaches. Pour batter onto crust. Without
disturbing the crust, swirl the handle of a knife through the cake to separate
peaches. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a medium bowl, toss together peaches and lemon juice. Drain juice from
bowl. Arrange slices on top of cheesecake. Chill until serving time. Immediately
before serving, in a small saucepan, heat peach preserves. Drizzle warm
preserves over cake. Keep chilled.
PEAR ELEGANCE CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs and add butter, mix well. Press cookie mixture
evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
pear filling
32 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 large eggs
⅔ cup pureed pear (1 medium pear)
½ cup pear schnapps
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1½ teaspoons orange extract
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
pureed pear, pear schnapps, and vanilla, lemon, and orange extracts. Pour batter
onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
pear glaze
½ cup pear preserves
½ cup orange marmalade
½ medium pear, sliced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
In a small heavy saucepan, stir together pear preserves and orange marmalade.
Cook and stir until heated through. Pour over cheesecake. Dip pear slices in
lemon juice. Arrange pear slices over cake. Chill until serving time.
RASPBERRY ALMOND CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl then add
almonds and butter. Mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of
greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
raspberry filling
32 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup sour cream
⅓ cup raspberry schnapps
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon lemon extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
⅔ cup fresh or frozen raspberries; if using frozen, thaw and drain well
¼ cup almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, sour cream, and raspberry
schnapps with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating
well after each addition. Stir in almond, vanilla, and lemon extracts and
cinnamon. Carefully stir in raspberries and almonds. Pour batter onto crust. Bake
at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small bowl, beat whipping cream and sugar with an electric mixer until stiff.
Pipe whipped cream around edge of cheesecake. Garnish with raspberries and
almonds. Keep chilled.
RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl, add almonds
and butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and sour cream with an
electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Stir in almond, vanilla, and lemon extracts and cinnamon. Stir in
raspberries, mix well. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
chocolate raspberry topping
3 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup raspberry preserves, jelly, or jam
fresh raspberries
3 tablespoon almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
Place crumbs in a mixing bowl, add sugar and butter, mix well. Press crumb
mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
strawberry filling
24 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons strawberry flavoring
2 drops red food coloring
1¼ cups fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
lemon juice, vanilla extract, strawberry flavoring, and food coloring. Stir in
strawberries. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a medium bowl, beat shortening and almond extract with an electric mixer
until smooth. Slowly add half of the powdered sugar, beating well. Add 1
tablespoon milk. Gradually beat in remaining powdered sugar. Add enough of
the remaining milk to make a spreading consistency. Spread topping over
cheesecake. Garnish with strawberries. Chill until serving time.
STRAWBERRY SUNDAE CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
vanilla extract. Remove ¾ cup of mixture and put in a small bowl. To this
mixture, add cocoa and powdered sugar, mix well. Set aside. To original
mixture, stir in strawberries and juice. Stir in strawberry flavoring and lemon
extract. Pour half of original mixture onto crust. Spoon on half of cocoa mixture.
Pour remainder of original mixture on top of cocoa mixture. Spoon on remaining
cocoa mixture. Without disturbing crust, swirl the handle of a knife through
cake, creating a marbling effect. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and cocoa. Stir in cream and beat until
stiff. Spread cream on top of cake or pipe around edge of cake. Decorate with
chocolate-covered strawberries. Keep chilled.
TANGERINE CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
tangerine filling
32 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon lemon extract
2 teaspoons orange extract
⅔ cup frozen tangerine juice concentrate, thawed
2 drops orange food coloring
1 tangerine, peeled, seeded, and separated into segments
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
vanilla, lemon, and orange extracts. Stir in tangerine juice, food coloring, and
tangerine segments. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate over low heat while stirring
constantly until melted and smooth. Stir in marmalade and orange extract.
Spread warm topping on cake. Garnish with tangerine segments. Keep chilled.
mint
CHOCOLATE MINT CHEESECAKE
MINT ALMOND SWIRL CHEESECAKE
PEPPERMINT CHIP CHEESECAKE
CHOCOLATE MINT CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric
mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly.
Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center
is firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a
knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small bowl, beat cream, whipped topping mix, and crème de menthe
until thickened. Spread whipped cream on cake. Drizzle chocolate topping
over top. Keep chilled.
MINT ALMOND SWIRL CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Sprinkle with chopped almonds.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract with an
electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Remove half of mixture and put into a medium bowl. To this mixture,
add crème de menthe, mixing thoroughly. Set aside. To original mixture, add
Amaretto, mix thoroughly. Pour crème de menthe mixture onto crust. Spoon on
Amaretto mixture, carefully spreading it out and making it the second layer.
Without disturbing the crust, carefully swirl the handle of a knife through the
batter a couple of times. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, combine chocolate chips, sour cream, and crème de
menthe. Stir constantly while melting the chocolate on low heat. Spread topping
over cake. Sprinkle with chopped almonds. Keep chilled.
PEPPERMINT CHIP CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in
sour cream and vanilla and peppermint extracts. Stir in peppermint schnapps.
Remove ½ cup of mixture. To this mixture, add red food coloring. Blend well
and set aside. To original mixture, add chocolate chips. Pour half of original
mixture onto crust. Pour on half of colored mixture. Pour rest of original mixture
on top of colored. Pour on rest of colored mixture. Without disturbing crust,
swirl the handle of a knife through cake, creating a marbling effect. Bake at 350
degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, melt white chocolate over low heat, stirring
constantly. Stir in whipping cream. Spread white chocolate mixture over
cheesecake. Chill. In a small heavy saucepan, melt semi-sweet chocolate and
butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Drizzle over white chocolate mixture.
Chill until serving time.
nut
ALMOND COFFEE SWIRL CHEESECAKE
BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE
CALIFORNIA AMARETTO CHEESECAKE
MAPLE PECAN CHEESECAKE
ALMOND COFFEE SWIRL CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter
and coffee mixture, mixing well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of
greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Sprinkle with almonds. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch using an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Remove half of batter and place it in a medium bowl. To batter in large bowl, stir
in coffee liqueur and dissolved instant coffee. Stir Amaretto and almond extract
into batter in medium bowl. Pour coffee mixture onto crust. Spoon on
Amaretto mixture and carefully spread it out, making it the second layer.
Without disturbing the crust, carefully swirl the handle of a knife through the
batter a couple of times. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a small bowl, beat cream, powdered sugar, dissolved instant coffee, and
vanilla extract with an electric mixer until thickened. Spread whipped topping
onto cake, creating a design by drawing swirls with bottom of a spoon. Sprinkle
with almonds. Keep chilled.
BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE
phyllo crust
3 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, honey, rose water, and cornstarch
with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after
each addition. Stir in lemon peel, almonds, walnuts, and coconut. Pour filling
onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, cook and stir sugar, water, honey, cornstarch, and
rose water until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 20
minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. Stir in coconut, almonds, and
walnuts. Spread warm syrup on cake. Keep chilled.
CALIFORNIA AMARETTO CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter
and nuts, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in Amaretto and almond, lemon, and orange extracts. Stir until well blended.
Stir in almonds. Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, maple syrup, and cornstarch
with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs and yolk one at a time, beating
well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and butter flavoring. Stir in
chopped pecans. Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a bowl, combine cream, whipped topping mix, and maple flavoring. Beat until
stiff. Spread whipped cream on cake, creating a design by drawing swirls with
bottom of a spoon. Sprinkle with pecans. Keep chilled.
peanut butter
PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA CHEESECAKE
PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY CHEESECAKE
PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add peanuts
and butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and cornstarch with an electric
mixer until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating well
after each addition. Remove ⅔ cup of mixture and put into a small bowl. To this
mixture, add mashed banana and banana flavoring, mixing well. Set aside. To
the original mixture, add peanut butter, mix thoroughly. Stir in the chopped
peanuts. Pour half of original mixture onto crust. Spoon on banana mixture,
spreading this out and making it the second layer. Pour the rest of original
mixture on top of banana mixture, spreading it out also. Bake at 350 degrees for
15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter. Spread topping on cake and sprinkle
with peanuts. Keep chilled.
PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE
CHEESECAKE
Place crushed chocolate wafers, crushed peanut butter cookies, and chopped
peanuts in a medium bowl and add butter. Mix thoroughly. Press crumb mixture
evenly onto bottom and up the sides of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, cornstarch, and sour cream
with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after
each addition. Add vanilla extract and peanut butter, blend thoroughly. Stir in
melted chocolate chips, mixing thoroughly. Stir in chopped peanuts, mixing
thoroughly. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, melt white chocolate and peanut butter over low heat,
stirring constantly. Cool to luke warm. Pour peanut butter mixture over
cheesecake. Drizzle parallel strips of semisweet chocolate over peanut butter
mixture. To decorate, draw the dull side of the tip of a knife across the chocolate
strips. Chill until serving time.
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs and peanuts in mixing bowl and
add butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and sour cream with an electric
mixer until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating well
after each addition. Stir in peanut butter, mixing thoroughly. Stir in chopped
peanuts. Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and run a knife
around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an additional 2
hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, heat preserves until warm and smooth. Spread over
top of cheesecake. Chill until serving time.
vanilla
HONEY VANILLA CHEESECAKE
INDIVIDUAL CHEESECAKES
SUPER NEW YORK STYLE CHEESECAKE
VANILLA SUPREME CHEESECAKE
HONEY VANILLA CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in medium bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crust evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set
aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, honey, cornstarch, and cream with an
electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts and almonds, mixing thoroughly.
Pour filling onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
Place whipping cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in medium bowl.
Beat with an electric mixer until cream is thickened and holds stiff peaks. Spread
cream over top of cheesecake. Keep chilled.
INDIVIDUAL CHEESECAKES
Makes 30 cupcakes
Place 2½-inch cupcake liner in each compartment of cupcake pan(s). Place one
vanilla wafer in each, flat side down.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer
until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add
orange, vanilla, and lemon extracts. Stir in sour cream. Mix well without
overbeating. Put ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) in each liner. Bake at 200 degrees for 35
to 45 minutes, or until done—the cupcakes will spring back if touched when
done. Remove cupcakes from oven and cool in muffin pan to room temperature.
Chill overnight.
orange glaze
1 cup orange marmalade
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon orange extract
⅓ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
Mix flour and sugar. Add eggs, butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well. With
generously greased fingers, press dough evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Bake 12–15 minutes or until lightly browned.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a bowl, beat cream and whipped topping mix until stiff. Spread cream over
cake.
orange glaze
5 ounces white chocolate
⅓ cup orange marmalade
1 teaspoon orange extract
½ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cream, and cornstarch with an
electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts and vanilla liqueur. Pour filling
onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center
is firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and
carefully run a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return
cake to it for an additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
Just before serving, in a small bowl, beat cream, powdered sugar, and
almond extract until it begins to thicken. Reheat remaining cherry mixture in
a small saucepan. Pool whipped topping on individual serving plates. Spoon
some of the heated cherry mixture over whipped topping. Using a knife,
gently swirl mixture to marble it. Place sliced cheesecake on plates.
yogurt
AMARETTO YOGURT CHEESECAKE
BANANA YOGURT CHEESECAKE
BLUEBERRY YOGURT CHEESECAKE
CARAMEL CREME YOGURT CHEESECAKE
CARROT ORANGE YOGURT CHEESECAKE
CHOCOLATE CARAMEL YOGURT CHEESECAKE
CHOCOLATE MINT YOGURT CHEESECAKE
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER
YOGURT CHEESECAKE
COFFEE CREME CARAMEL YOGURT CHEESECAKE
CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER YOGURT CHEESECAKE
GERMAN CHOCOLATE YOGURT CHEESECAKE
IRISH MOCHA YOGURT CHEESECAKE
KEY LIME YOGURT CHEESECAKE
LEMON YOGURT CHEESECAKE
LIME YOGURT CHEESECAKE
MANDARIN ORANGE WITH TRIPLE SEC
YOGURT CHEESECAKE
MOOSE TRACKS YOGURT CHEESECAKE
ORANGE YOGURT CAPPUCCINO CHEESECAKE
PEACH YOGURT PECAN CHEESECAKE
PINEAPPLE YOGURT CREME CHEESECAKE
STRAWBERRY YOGURT WITH CREME CHEESECAKE
TURTLE YOGURT PECAN CHEESECAKE
VANILLA MARBLED YOGURT CHEESECAKE
VANILLA YOGURT CHEESECAKE
WHITE CHOCOLATE YOGURT CHEESECAKE
yogurt cheesecakes
Making yogurt cheese from plain yogurt is exciting! Yogurt makes a
beautiful, snowy white soft cheese. With the use of a strainer and
cheesecloth, natural yogurt loses about 65% of its weight after draining
over a 24-hour period. Six pounds of yogurt before draining should yield up
to two pounds of cheese—and perhaps a little over with the weight of the
cheesecloth included.
When buying yogurt for a cheesecake, it is important to buy a natural
yogurt, one without gelatin or pectin. If there is gelatin in the yogurt, it will
not drain—or, at most, it will drain only a small amount. When reading
these recipes, you will notice that after the whey is drained, I add gelatin to
the yogurt batter. This is to give the finished product a more stable structure
and a firmer consistency. I also beat two whole eggs and four egg whites,
along with one envelope of whipped topping mix and some sugar, to give
added body and volume to these cakes.
Adding 8 ounces of cream cheese to each yogurt cheesecake adds flavor
and texture, and the taste of a “real” cheesecake. Neither my test group nor
I were happy until I produced a product that tasted “real.” Besides, tasting
real gives these cheesecakes an even more impressive presentation.
Another bonus of yogurt cheese is it absorbs flavor from any added
ingredient. This offers many options for a variety of cheesecake flavors.
Yogurt cheese is healthier than cream cheese. It has about one-third
fewer calories as well as less cholesterol. For 2 pounds of yogurt cheese and
8 ounces of cream cheese—the amounts used in the following recipes—the
cholesterol count is 604 mg. Two whole eggs add an additional 548 mg, for
a total of 1,152 mg per cheesecake (64 mg per 1½-inch slice). A cheesecake
made with 2 pounds of cream cheese and 4 whole eggs has a cholesterol
count of 1,992 mg (111 mg per 1½-inch slice), an increase of 73%. Taking
another step in the right direction, I cut two egg yolks from each yogurt
cheesecake. This further reduces the cholesterol by 548 mg.
There is a “no calorie sweetener” on the market that can be used
interchangeably with sugar for baking, supposedly, cup for cup. I tried this
and it works! However, the cheesecake doesn’t taste quite the same. I find it
desirable to add additional “no calorie sweetener” to boost the sweetness.
So, for 1 cup of granulated sugar, I use 1⅓ cups of “no calorie sweetener.”
Another problem I encountered with “no calorie sweetener” is that it
absorbs moisture from the cake. If a small taste difference and a somewhat
dryer cake do not matter, this is a good way to go, because it does save a lot
of calories. I used a “no calorie sweetener” product when creating some of
these recipes, and it works best when adjusting each recipe individually. I
tried this on my test group, without telling them what I had done. On their
comment sheets, each mentioned, “we can tell you have done something
different…. We like the other recipe better, however, this is fairly good.”
Yogurt is a versatile dairy product, and I am glad to have firsthand
experience working with it. It has opened many doors for me, and it will for
you, too. I am so proud of this chapter in my book. I hope you enjoy the
yogurt cheesecakes, for they are worth the small extra effort it takes to
make them. They are so delicious that they fool everyone into thinking they
are eating old-fashioned cheesecake made with all the traditional
ingredients.
For each of the following recipes, you will need to make yogurt cheese.
yogurt cheese
To make 2 pounds of yogurt cheese, drain the whey from 6 pounds of plain
yogurt (should not contain any gelatin or pectin). Three 32-ounce
containers of yogurt should yield between 2 pounds and 2 pounds 4 ounces
of yogurt cheese.
Line a large strainer with cheesecloth and place strainer over a large
bowl. Place 3 quarts yogurt inside the cheesecloth and refrigerate overnight
to drain. After draining, weigh the yogurt cheese. If the weight is 2 pounds
—and no more than 2 pounds 4 ounces—no additional draining is
necessary. If the weight is more than 2 pounds 4 ounces, wrap a bath towel
around the cheese and cheesecloth to remove additional whey. This may
take up to 15 minutes.
AMARETTO YOGURT CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese and cream cheese, add 1¼ cups sugar
and cornstarch using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth and creamy. Stir in
vanilla and almond extracts and Amaretto. Stir completely dissolved gelatin into
mixture. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, whole eggs, and whipped
topping mix with an electric mixer until mixture starts to thicken. Slowly add ⅓
cup sugar while beating. Beat until mixture thickens; this should take about 4–5
minutes. Do not double the volume. Stir egg mixture into batter until well
blended. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small bowl, beat milk, almond extract, and whipped topping mix with an
electric mixer until thickened. Fold in marmalade. Spread topping over cake.
Garnish by sprinkling with almonds and drizzling chocolate topping over cake.
Chill until serving time.
Crush cookies to make fine crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese and cream cheese, add 1 cup sugar and
cornstarch using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla
extract and banana and butter flavorings.
Stir in mashed bananas. Continue stirring until mixture is well blended. Stir
completely dissolved gelatin into mixture. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg
whites, whole eggs, and whipped topping mix with an electric mixer until
mixture starts to thicken. Slowly add ⅓ cup sugar while beating. Beat until
mixture thickens; this should take about 4–5 minutes. Do not double the volume.
Stir egg mixture into batter until well blended. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at
350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small bowl, beat milk, banana flavoring, and whipped topping mix with an
electric mixer until thickened. Fold mashed banana into topping. Spread topping
over cake. Keep chilled.
Crush cookies to make fine crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese and cream cheese, add 1 cup sugar and
cornstarch using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla
and lemon extracts and butter flavoring. Stir in blueberry spreadable fruit and
blueberries, continue stirring until mixture is well blended. Stir completely
dissolved gelatin into mixture. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, whole
eggs, and whipped topping mix with an electric mixer until mixture starts to
thicken. Slowly add ⅓ cup sugar while beating. Beat until mixture thickens; this
should take about 4–5 minutes. Do not double the volume. Stir egg mixture into
batter until well blended. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15
minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small bowl, beat milk, lemon extract, and whipped topping mix with an
electric mixer until thickened. Fold blueberry spreadable fruit and blueberries
into topping. Spread topping over cake. Keep chilled.
Crush cookies to make fine crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese, cream cheese, brown sugar, cornstarch,
and caramel sauce with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and
butter flavoring. Stir completely dissolved gelatin into mixture. Set aside. In a
large bowl, beat egg whites, whole eggs, and whipped topping mix with an
electric mixer until mixture starts to thicken. Slowly add sugar while beating.
Beat until mixture thickens; this should take about 4–5 minutes. Do not double
the volume. Stir egg mixture into batter until well blended. Pour batter onto
crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, melt white chocolate, sour cream, and caramel sauce
over low heat, stirring constantly. After melting, spread over cheesecake.
Garnish by drizzling caramel topping over cake. Sprinkle with pecans, if desired.
Keep chilled.
Crush cookies to make fine crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese and cream cheese, add 1½ cups sugar,
cornstarch, and cinnamon using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Stir in vanilla and orange extracts and orange juice. Stir completely dissolved
gelatin into mixture. Stir in carrots. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites,
whole eggs, and whipped topping mix with an electric mixer until mixture starts
to thicken. Slowly add ⅓ cup sugar while beating. Beat until mixture thickens;
this should take about 4–5 minutes. Do not double the volume. Stir egg mixture
into batter until well blended. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15
minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and sour cream over low heat, stirring
constantly until melted and smooth. Stir in orange extract. Spread topping over
cake. Drizzle chocolate ice cream topping over cake, creating a design. Sprinkle
with pecans, if desired. Keep chilled.
Crush cookies to make fine crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese, cream cheese, brown sugar, ¾ cup
sugar, cornstarch, and corn syrup with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in
vanilla extract and butter flavoring. Completely stir in melted chocolate and
gelatin. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, whole eggs, and whipped
topping mix with an electric mixer until mixture starts to thicken. Slowly add ⅓
cup sugar while beating. Beat until mixture thickens; this should take about 4–5
minutes. Do not double the volume. Stir egg mixture into batter until well
blended. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
chocolate topping
5 ounces milk chocolate chips
¼ cup sour cream
In a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and sour cream over low heat,
stirring constantly. After melting, spread over cheesecake. Keep chilled.
Crush cookies to make fine crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese, cream cheese, 1½ cups sugar, and
cornstarch with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in vanilla and mint extracts.
Thoroughly stir in melted chocolate and gelatin. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat
egg whites, whole eggs, and whipped topping mix with an electric mixer until
mixture starts to thicken. Slowly add ⅓ cup sugar while beating. Beat until
mixture thickens; this should take about 4–5 minutes. Do not double the volume.
Stir egg mixture into batter until well blended. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at
350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a medium bowl, beat cold crème de menthe, milk, and whipped topping mix
with an electric mixer until thickened. Spread over cake. Drizzle chocolate over
top. Keep chilled.
Per 1½-inch slice—Calories: 415 ♥ Fat: 20g ♥ Cholesterol: 64mg ♥ Protein: 10g
♥ Carbohydrates: 47g
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER YOGURT
CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese and cream cheese, add brown sugar and
cornstarch using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla
extract and peanut butter. Thoroughly stir in melted chocolate chips and gelatin.
Set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, whole eggs, and whipped topping
mix with an electric mixer until mixture starts to thicken. Slowly add sugar while
beating. Beat until mixture thickens; this should take about 4–5 minutes. Do not
double the volume. Stir the egg mixture into the chocolate batter until well
blended. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, melt peanut butter chips and sour cream over low
heat, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Spread topping over cake.
Garnish with chocolate topping by drizzling it over the top, and sprinkle with
peanuts. Keep chilled.
Per 1½-inch slice—Calories: 501 ♥ Fat: 29g ♥ Cholesterol: 65mg ♥ Protein: 15g
♥ Carbohydrates: 47g
COFFEE CREME CARAMEL YOGURT
CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make fine crumbs. Place crumbs and dissolved coffee in a
mixing bowl and add butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom
of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese and cream cheese, add ½ cup sugar,
brown sugar, and cornstarch using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth and
creamy. Stir in vanilla extract and butter flavoring. Combine coffee and milk and
stir into batter. Stir completely dissolved gelatin into mixture. Set aside. In a
large bowl, beat egg whites, whole eggs, and whipped topping mix with an
electric mixer until mixture starts to thicken. Slowly add ⅓ cup sugar while
beating. Beat until mixture thickens; this should take about 4–5 minutes. Do not
double the volume. Stir egg mixture into batter until well blended. Pour batter
onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
mocha topping
4 ounces white chocolate
¼ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon instant coffee, dissolved in 2 teaspoons boiling water
caramel ice cream topping (the type that forms a hardened shell) (optional)
In a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and sour cream over low heat, stirring
constantly until melted and smooth. Stir in dissolved coffee. Spread topping over
cake. Drizzle ice cream topping over top. Keep chilled.
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese and cream cheese, add brown sugar and
cornstarch using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth and creamy. Thoroughly
stir in vanilla extract and peanut butter. Stir completely dissolved gelatin into
mixture. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, whole eggs, and whipped
topping mix with an electric mixer until mixture starts to thicken. Slowly add
sugar while beating. Beat until mixture thickens; this should take about 4–5
minutes. Do not double the volume. Stir egg mixture into chocolate batter until
well blended. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips, sour cream, and peanut butter
over low heat, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Spread topping over
cake. Garnish top of cake with peanuts. Keep chilled.
Per 1½-inch slice—Calories: 448 ♥ Fat: 25g ♥ Cholesterol: 65mg ♥ Protein: 13g
♥ Carbohydrates: 38g
GERMAN CHOCOLATE YOGURT CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make fine crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese, cream cheese, brown sugar, ¾ cup
sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract
and butter flavoring. Completely stir in melted chocolate and gelatin. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat egg whites, whole eggs, and whipped topping mix with an
electric mixer until mixture starts to thicken. Slowly add ⅓ cup sugar while
beating. Beat until mixture thickens; this should take about 4–5 minutes. Do not
double the volume. Stir egg mixture into batter until well blended. Pour batter
onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter. Stir in sugar, evaporated milk, and egg
yolk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in coconut,
pecans, and vanilla extract. Spread over cake. Decorate with reserved coconut
and pecans. Drizzle chocolate over top, creating a design. Keep chilled.
Crush cookies to make fine crumbs. Place crumbs and dissolved coffee in a
mixing bowl and add butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom
of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat yogurt cheese, cream cheese, 1½ cups sugar, cornstarch,
and cocoa with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and instant
coffee. Stir in melted chocolate. Stir in Irish Creme liqueur and dissolved gelatin.
Set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, whole eggs, and whipped topping
mix with an electric mixer until mixture starts to thicken. Slowly add ⅓ cup
sugar while beating. Beat until mixture thickens; this should take about 4–5
minutes. Do not double the volume. Stir egg mixture into batter until well
blended. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a medium bowl, beat cold milk, whipped topping mix, powdered sugar, cocoa,
and dissolved instant coffee with an electric mixer until thickened. Spread over
cake. Drizzle chocolate over top. Keep chilled.
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese and cream cheese, add sweetened
condensed milk, 1 cup sugar, and cornstarch using an electric mixer. Beat until
smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla extract, key lime juice, and lime zest. Stir
completely dissolved gelatin into mixture. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg
whites, whole eggs, and whipped topping mix with an electric mixer until
mixture starts to thicken. Slowly add ⅓ cup sugar while beating. Beat until
mixture thickens; this should take about 4–5 minutes. Do not double the volume.
Stir egg mixture into batter until well blended. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at
350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small bowl, beat milk and whipped topping mix with a mixer on high speed
until thickened. Fold in marmalade. Spread topping over cake. Keep chilled.
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese and cream cheese, add 1 cup sugar and
cornstarch using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth and creamy. Stir in lemon
extract, lemon peel, and lemonade and continue stirring until smooth. Stir
completely dissolved gelatin into mixture. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg
whites, whole eggs, and whipped topping mix with an electric mixer until
mixture starts to thicken. Slowly add ⅓ cup sugar while beating. Beat until
mixture thickens; this should take about 4–5 minutes. Do not double the volume.
Stir egg mixture into batter until well blended. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at
350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and sour cream over low heat, stirring
constantly until melted and smooth. Add lemon extract and food coloring.
Spread over top of cake. Keep chilled.
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese and cream cheese, add 1 cup sugar and
cornstarch using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth and creamy. Stir in lime
juice, lime peel, and limeade and continue stirring until smooth. Stir completely
dissolved gelatin into mixture. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, whole
eggs, and whipped topping mix with an electric mixer until mixture starts to
thicken. Slowly add ⅓ cup sugar while beating. Beat until mixture thickens; this
should take about 4–5 minutes. Do not double the volume. Stir egg mixture into
batter until well blended. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15
minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and sour cream over low heat, stirring
constantly until melted and smooth. Stir in lime juice and food coloring. Spread
topping over cake. Keep chilled.
Crush cookies to make fine crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese and cream cheese, add 1½ cups sugar,
cornstarch, and orange peel using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth and
creamy. Stir in vanilla, orange, and lemon extracts and triple sec. Stir completely
dissolved gelatin into mixture. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, whole
eggs, and whipped topping mix with an electric mixer until mixture starts to
thicken. Slowly add ⅓ cup sugar while beating. Beat until mixture thickens; this
should take about 4–5 minutes. Do not double the volume. Stir egg mixture into
batter until well blended. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15
minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small bowl, beat milk, whipped topping mix, and orange extract with an
electric mixer until thickened. Spread topping over cake. Garnish with fruit.
Keep chilled.
Crush cookies to make fine crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese and cream cheese, add 1½ cups sugar
and cornstarch using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth and creamy. Stir in
vanilla extract. Stir completely dissolved gelatin into mixture. Set aside. In a
small bowl, combine peanut butter and powdered sugar. Make nickel-size balls
with the mixture and place on a plate. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites,
whole eggs, and whipped topping mix with an electric mixer until mixture starts
to thicken. Slowly add ⅓ cup sugar while beating. Beat until mixture thickens;
this should take about 4–5 minutes. Do not double the volume. Stir egg mixture
into batter until well blended. Pour about ⅓ of batter onto crust. Place ⅓ of small
balls on top of batter. Ribbon ⅓ of chocolate topping over balls. Repeat with the
next two layers. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small bowl, beat milk and whipped topping mix with an electric mixer until
thickened. Fold in peanut butter. Spread topping over cake. Drizzle chocolate ice
cream topping over cake. Garnish with peanuts. Keep chilled.
Per 1½-inch slice—Calories: 454 ♥ Fat: 24g ♥ Cholesterol: 64mg ♥ Protein: 12g
♥ Carbohydrates: 55g
ORANGE YOGURT CAPPUCCINO CHEESECAKE
Crush cookies to make fine crumbs. Place crumbs and dissolved coffee in a
mixing bowl and add butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom
of greased 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese and cream cheese, add 1 cup sugar and
cornstarch using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla
and orange extracts. Combine coffee and milk and stir into batter. Stir
completely dissolved gelatin into mixture. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg
whites, whole eggs, and whipped topping mix with an electric mixer until
mixture starts to thicken. Slowly add ⅓ cup sugar while beating. Beat until
mixture thickens; this should take about 4–5 minutes. Do not double the volume.
Stir egg mixture into batter until well blended. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at
350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and sour cream over low heat, stirring
constantly until melted and smooth. Stir in dissolved coffee. Spread topping over
cake. Keep chilled.
Crush cookies to make fine crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese and cream cheese, add ½ cup sugar,
brown sugar, and cornstarch using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth and
creamy. Stir in vanilla and lemon extracts and peach and butter flavorings. Stir in
mashed peaches. Continue stirring until mixture is well blended. Stir completely
dissolved gelatin into mixture. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, whole
eggs, and whipped topping mix with an electric mixer until mixture starts to
thicken. Slowly add ⅓ cup sugar while beating. Beat until mixture thickens; this
should take about 4–5 minutes. Do not double the volume. Stir egg mixture into
batter until well blended. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15
minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small bowl, beat milk, peach flavoring, and whipped topping mix with an
electric mixer until thickened. Fold in mashed peaches. Spread topping over
cake. Garnish with pecans. Keep chilled.
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese and cream cheese, add 1 cup sugar and
cornstarch using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla
extract and pineapple and butter flavorings. Stir in drained pineapple and
continue stirring until mixture is well blended. Stir completely dissolved gelatin
into mixture. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, whole eggs, and
whipped topping mix with an electric mixer until mixture starts to thicken.
Slowly add ⅓ cup sugar while beating. Beat until mixture thickens; this should
take about 4–5 minutes. Do not double the volume. Stir egg mixture into batter
until well blended. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small bowl, beat milk, pineapple flavoring, and whipped topping mix with
an electric mixer until thickened. Fold in pineapple. Spread topping over cake.
Keep chilled.
Crush cookies to make fine crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese and cream cheese, add 1¼ cups sugar
and cornstarch using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth and creamy. Stir in
vanilla and lemon extracts and strawberry flavoring. Stir in mashed strawberries.
Continue stirring until mixture is well blended. Stir completely dissolved gelatin
into mixture. Stir in red food coloring. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg
whites, whole eggs, and whipped topping mix with an electric mixer until
mixture starts to thicken. Slowly add ⅓ cup sugar while beating. Beat until
mixture thickens; this should take about 4–5 minutes. Do not double the volume.
Stir egg mixture into batter until well blended. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at
350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small bowl, beat milk, strawberry flavoring, and whipped topping mix with
an electric mixer until thickened. Spread topping over cake. Garnish with
strawberries, pecans or walnuts, and ice cream topping. Keep chilled.
Crush cookies to make crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add butter,
mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch cheesecake
pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese and cream cheese, add brown sugar and
cornstarch using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth and creamy. Stir in corn
syrup, vanilla extract, and butter fla- voring. Stir in melted chocolate and
continue stirring until mixture is well blended. Stir completely dissolved gelatin
into mixture. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, whole eggs, and
whipped topping mix with an electric mixer until mixture starts to thicken.
Slowly add ⅓ cup sugar while beating. Beat until mixture thickens; this should
take about 4–5 minutes. Do not double the volume. Stir the egg mixture into the
chocolate batter until well blended. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees
for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and sour cream over low heat,
stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Spread topping over cake. Drizzle
caramel ice cream topping over cake, creating a design. Garnish with pecan
halves. Keep chilled.
Crush cookies to make fine crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese and cream cheese, add 1½ cups sugar
and cornstarch using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth and creamy. Stir in
vanilla extract. Stir completely dissolved gelatin into mixture. Set aside. In a
large bowl, beat egg whites, whole eggs, and whipped topping mix with an
electric mixer until mixture starts to thicken. Slowly add ⅓ cup sugar while
beating. Beat until mixture thickens; this should take about 4–5 minutes. Do not
double the volume. Stir egg mixture into batter until well blended. Remove 1
cup batter and, in a small bowl, combine it with the melted chocolate. Set this
aside. Pour half of batter onto crust. Spread half of chocolate batter over plain
batter. Pour remaining plain batter over chocolate covered batter. Spread
remaining chocolate batter over plain batter. Swirl the handle of a knife through
the batter in a circular motion to create a marbling effect. Bake at 350 degrees
for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a medium bowl, beat milk, whipped topping mix, cocoa, powdered sugar, and
vanilla extract with an electric mixer until thickened and fluffy. Spread topping
over cake. After chilling, drizzle chocolate ice cream topping over cake, creating
a design. Keep chilled.
Crush cookies to make fine crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese and cream cheese, add sour cream, 1½
cups sugar, and cornstarch using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth and
creamy. Stir in vanilla extract. Stir completely dissolved gelatin into mixture. Set
aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, whole eggs, and whipped topping mix
with an electric mixer until mixture starts to thicken. Slowly add ⅓ cup sugar
while beating. Beat until mixture thickens; this should take about 4–5 minutes.
Do not double the volume. Stir egg mixture into batter until well blended. Pour
batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and sour cream over low heat, stirring
constantly until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Spread topping over
cake. After chilling, drizzle chocolate ice cream topping over cake, creating a
design. Keep chilled.
Crush cookies to make fine crumbs. Place crumbs in a mixing bowl and add
butter, mix well. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of greased 9-inch
cheesecake pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt cheese and cream cheese, add 1 cup sugar and
cornstarch using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla
extract. Stir white chocolate into mixture. Stir completely dissolved gelatin into
mixture. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg whites, whole eggs, and whipped
topping mix with an electric mixer until mixture starts to thicken. Slowly add ¼
cup sugar while beating. Beat until mixture thickens; this should take about 4–5
minutes. Do not double the volume. Stir egg mixture into batter until well
blended. Pour batter onto crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
REDUCE HEAT TO 200 DEGREES and bake for 2 hours, or until center is
firm and no longer looks wet or shiny. Remove cake from oven and carefully run
a knife around inside edge of pan. Turn oven off and return cake to it for an
additional 2 hours. Chill overnight.
In a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and sour cream over low heat, stirring
constantly until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Spread topping over
cake. Drizzle chocolate ice cream topping over cake, creating a design, if
desired. Sprinkle with pecans, if desired. Keep chilled.