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04
Feb
Unannounced Guests Want Cheesecake

Some old friends came by unexpectedly not long ago. We had a good visit with them, remembering old times, catching up on current events, and discussing politics. As the evening progressed, I realized I should serve them refreshments. This would be a difficult task, as I haven’t been to the market recently and my supply of food was down to almost nothing. I surveyed the cupboard, trying to find a good choicebut couldn’t find anything appropriate. I refused to serve these dear people stale crackers, slightly moldy cheese, or overripe fruit. I quickly scanned the contents of my refrigerator and freezer. How lucky could I be? Wedged between the fish sticks and popsicles in my freezer was a wonderful option…cheesecake.

Cheesecake can be stored for several days in the refrigerator or frozen for months. It tastes as fresh as the day you purchase it. It thaws in just a few minutes, is easy to slice into serving portions and simple to serve. Its creamy texture makes it easy to swallow, as well.

Cheesecake is such a delicious treat, I like to keep a few around for just these sorts of occasions. It is so versatile, it freezes well, is easy to serve, and can be used for just about any occasion. Whether it is a sweet snack, a handy dessert, or a covered-dish item for pot-luck dinners, cheesecake is an unforgettable rich and creamy choice. I’ve even been known to give cheesecake to others as gifts.

Cheesecake boasts a flavorful originality all its own, with the perfect combination of tartness and sweetness. There are a number of varieties of cheesecake from which to choose, making each a exquisitively different dessert. Of these different varieties, fruit-topped cheesecake offers a healthy and colorful option. Consider juicy, red strawberries, firm blueberries, or sweet peaches ladled generously over a slice of New York Style cheesecake and feel your mouth delight in the complimentary flavors. For that extra-tart, exotic pleaser, try Key Lime cheesecake. Turtle cheesecake has that decadently rich taste that is truly scrumptious.

The cheesecake flavor I found in my freezer to serve my guests was chocolate cheesecake. I brewed coffee as the chocolate cheesecake easily thawed to a slightly thicker than ice-cream texture. As we enjoyed each flavorful bite, we continued to visit and converse and joke, as my friend exclaimed: “Chocolate cheesecake makes my clothes shrink!” What delightfully clever friends we have.

Yes, cheesecake is a deliciously refreshing treat to serve in “spur of the moment” times like when friends unexpectedly stop by. In fact, all of our friends know I like to keep cheesecake on hand. I guess that it’s possible that our friends didn’t just “drop by”…maybe it was planned so they could enjoy some cheesecake…

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06
Jan
Truly Gourmet Turtle Cheesecake

Making a cheesecake might seem difficult when you are making your first one. You need to make sure that you have a great recipe. This is the real trick to making a great cheesecake. Make sure that your ingredients are fresh, also. There are really two types of cheesecakes. One is made with cream cheese and one is made with ricotta cheese. Cream cheese will make the cake much more rich and dense. Ricotta will make the cake fluffier. Most people chose cream cheese because it is easier and they like richer cheesecake. A delicious turtle cheesecake is made with cream cheese.

Look online for a great recipe. There are so many different kinds of cheesecake and it can be difficult to decide which recipe to use. Use these steps when you make your turtle cheesecake.

There are many ingredients that you will need for you turtle cheesecake. You will need whipped cream, eggs, egg yolks, cocoa, cinnamon, gram cracker crumbs, melted butter, white vanilla, salt, flour, sugar and cream cheese.

The type of pan that you will need is a springform pan to make it easier.

You will need to make butterscotch sauce for the turtle cheesecake. The ingredients to make this are pecan halves, cornstarch, butter, evaporated milk, brown sugar.

If your ingredients are at room temperature then it will turn out better.

If you use a knife and put it around the edge of the turtle cheesecake after it comes out of the oven then it will look much better.

Your turtle cheesecake should be at room temperature before you put it in the refrigerator.

Do not over mix the ingredients. Mix on low.

Once you have all of the ingredients then you can begin making the turtle cheesecake. Most turtle cheesecakes till need to be baked at 350 degrees for 30 minutes and then temperature reduced to 250 degrees for 90 minutes. To make the butterscotch topping you will need to put the brown sugar, milk and butter into a double boiler. Then stir until it gets thick. Put in the cornstarch and a little water into the mixture. Cook for 7 minutes and then cool. Then stir in pecan halves.

It can be very difficult to make a turtle cheesecake. If you use the above directions than you will make a great turtle cheesecake. You may even find that your cheesecake is very popular at parties and people will be requesting you make it for future events. Most of all, be patient and have fun.Many people order their cheesakes online, but now you know that it’s not as difficult as you first thought.  Of course, the online option is great if you want to ship a delicious treat to a loved one who is far away from you.

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