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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Supreme
2008-02-16 05:37:00
Ingredients:1 c Chocolate Wafer Crumbs3 tb Margarine, Melted24 oz Cream Cheese, Softened3/4 c Sugar1/4 c Unbleached All - Purpose Flour3 ea Large Eggs1/2 c Sour Cream1 ts Vanilla1 c Mini Semi-sweet Chip sProcess:Combine crumbs and magarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F., 10 minutes. Combine cream cheese, sugar and flour, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs,one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in sour cream and vanilla. Stir in chocolate chips and pour into crust. Bake at 350 degrees F., 55 minutes. Loosen ca e from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill. Garnish with whipped cream and fresh mint leaves, if desired.
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Cookies and Cream Cheesecake
2008-02-02 10:23:00
Ingredients:2 c Cream -filled Cookie s *6 tb Margarine,Softened1 ea Env.Unflavored Gelatin1/4 c Cold Water8 oz Cream Cheese Softened1/2 c Sugar3/4 c Milk1 c Whipping Cream,Whipped1 1/4 c Creme-filled Cookies **Process:*The cookies (24)should be chocolate cream filled cookies and be to as fine as canbe done.**These cookies should be chocolate cream filled cookies and should becoarsely chopped. Combine cookie crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved. Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on an electric mixer until well blended Gradually add gelatin mixture and milk, mixing until well blended. Chill until mixture is thickened but not set. Fold in whipped cream. Reserve 1 1/2 C cream cheese mixture; pour remaning cream cheese mixture over crust. Top with cookies and reserved cream cheese mixture. Chill until firm.
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Holiday Delight Cheesecake
2008-01-03 21:36:00
INGREDIENTS:1 c Graham cracker crumbs3 tb Sugar2 tb Margarine, melted3 pk Fat-free Cream Cheese (8oz)3/4 c Sugar2 tb Flour3 tb Lemon juice3 tb Cholesterol-free egg product1 ct Non-fat lemon yogurtLite whipped topping1 cn Cherry pie fillingPROCESS:Heat oven to 350 degrees F.Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and margarine; mix well. Pat onto bottom of 9"or 10"springform pan. Set aside. Beat cream cheese, sugar and flour together until light, fluffy and smooth. Gradually add lemon juice and egg product; beat well. Add lemon yogurt and mix thoroughly. Pour over prepared crust.Loosely place aluminum foil over springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F 60 to 70 minutes or until center of cake is set. Gently run tip of nife between cake and edge of pan. Cool to room temperature before removing from pan. Chill. Served topped with cherry pie filling and whipped topping.
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Vanilla Chocolate Cheesecake
2008-01-03 21:32:00
INGREDIENTS:16 oz Vanilla low fat yogurt30 oz Part-skim ricotta cheese1/2 c Chocolate wafer crumbs (about 10 wafers)2 Egg whites3/4 c Sugar1/2 c Cocoa powder2 tb Flour2 ts VanillaNon dairy whipped toppingStrawberry halvesPROCESS:Line two collanders with paper toweling. Place yogurt in one and ricotta cheese in the other. Place in refrigerator for 24 hours. Preheat oven to 325 deg f.Sprinkle crumbs on bottom of a 9"springform pan. In the bowl of a food processor -puree the ricotta cheese until very smooth (about 6-8 minutes, until cheese feels smooth when rubbed between your fingertips). Add drained yogurt, egg whites, sugar, cocoa, flour and vanilla. Puree for 3 minutes. Spoon the cheese mixture over the crumbs. Bake for 50 minutes or until edges are set. Turn off oven; open door slightly. Leave cheese cake in oven for 1 hour or overnight until cold. Garnish. Makes 16 servings.
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Aunt Franny's Cheesecake
2008-01-03 21:27:00
INGREDIENTS:3 pk Cream cheese5 Eggs1 1/2 pt Sour cream1 1/2 ts Vanilla3 tb Sugar1 c Granulated sugar1 1/2 ts Vanilla1/2 c Sugar1 1/2 c Graham cracker crumbs1/4 c MargarinePROCESS:Crust:1 1/2 c.graham cracker crumbs, 3 T.sugar, 1/4 cup margarine. Mix and pour in 13x9x2 pan.Filling:Cream cheese, add eggs, one at a time; mix thoroughly. Add 1 cup sugar and and 1 1/2 t.vanilla. Pour over graham cracker crust. Bake at 300 for one hour. Cool for 5 minutes.Topping:Mix 1 1/2 pts.sour cream, 1/2 c sugar ,and 1 1/2 t.vanilla together. Pour over baked cheesecake. Bake an additional 5 minutes in oven, set overnight. Serve cherry pie filling as topping on the side. Cherries might be too rich for some people so this enables anyone who wants them to add them individually.
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Very Blueberry Cheesecake
2008-01-03 21:23:00
INGREDIENTS:1 1/2 c Vanilla Wafer Crumbs1/4 c Margarine, Melted1 ea Env. Unflavored Gelatin1/4 c Cold Water16 oz Cream Cheese, Softened1 tb Lemon Juice1 ts Grated Lemon Peel7 oz (1 jr)Marshmallow Creme3 c Frozen Whipped Topping (thaw)2 c Blueberries Frozen or FreshPROCESS:Combine crumbs and margarine, press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Chill. Soften gelatin in water, stir over low heat until dissolved. Gradually add gelatin to cream cheese, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Blend in juice and peel. Beat in marshmallow creme; fold in whipped topping. Puree blueberries; fold into cream cheese mixture. Chill until firm. Garnish with additional frozen whipped topping, thawed, and lemon peel.
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A Brief History Of Cheesecake
2008-01-03 20:56:00
By Brittney FosterTurns out, youd have to search back pretty far to find a time when the Earth was cheesecake free. In fact, way back in 776 BC, long before the first Cheesecake Factory opened, the Greeks are said to have served cheesecake to the athletes at the first Olympic games. The Romans soon caught on and spread the divine taste of cheesecake throughout Europe. From there it was only a matter of time before European immigrants brought their cherished cheesecake recipes to America. It seems that every region of the globe has embraced cheesecake in one form or another, adapting the recipe to local tastes and adding local flavors. In America, cheesecakes are typically made with a cream cheese base, but even here we vary the recipe by region. New York cheesecake is famous for its ultra-smooth texture and decadently rich flavor- achieved by adding extra egg yolks and a hint of lemon - and youll find other regional variations from Chicago-style to Pennsylvania Dutch. Many American ...
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Chocolate Cheesecake
2008-01-02 20:05:00
INGREDIENTS:1/2 8 1/2-oz package chocolate wafers1 tb Butter, softened4 8-oz packages cream cheese, softened1/2 c Sugar2 tb Cornstarch4 lg Eggs1 tb Vanilla3 1-oz squares semisweet chocolate, melted & cooled1 8-oz container sour creamPROCESS:Heat oven to 300 degrees F. Crush chocolate wafers in food processor or in plastic bag with rolling pin. Add butter and process or nead into crumbs. Pat into bottom of an oiled 9-inch spring-form pan. Bake 10 minutes.In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Stir together sugar and cornstarch. Beat into cream cheese mixture. Add eggs to mixture one at a time, beating after each addition. Fold in vanilla, chocolate, and sour cream until uniformly combined. Turn cheesecake mixture into hot, crumb-lined pan. Carefully return to oven. Bake until center of cake seems to be almost set when the pan is gently tapped-about 1 hour. Turn off oven and allow cake to sit in oven 1 hour longer. Remove pan from oven; cool to room te...
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Cheesecake Cupcakes
2008-01-02 20:03:00
INGREDIENTS:3 pk 8 oz Cream Cheese1 c Sugar1 tb Vanilla3 Eggs1 c Sour creamCustard CupsPROCESS:Leave cream cheese out to soften. Beat until smooth with sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating on high. Fold in sour cream. Will make more than what a 9"graham cracker crust will hold, so fill it to the brim, and then bake the remainder in custard cup(s). Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
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Amaretto Mousse Cheesecake
2008-01-02 19:55:00
INGREDIENTS:2 c Graham crac er crumbs1/2 c Butter or margarine,melted1 Envelope unflavored Gelatin1/2 c Cold Water*3 pk (8 oz each)cream cheese,softened1 1/4 c Sugar1 cn (5 oz)evaporated mil1 ts Lemon juice1/3 c Amar etto liqueur1 ts Vanilla extract3/4 c Whipping or heavy cream,whippedPROCESS:Combine graham cracker crumbs with butter.Press onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch springform pan;chill. In small saucepan sprinkle gelatin over cold water. Let stand 1 minute. Stir over low heat till completely dissolved, about 3 minutes; set aside. In large bowl of electric mixer, beat cream cheese with sugar till fluffy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add evaporated mil and lemon; beat at medium-high speed till mixture is very fluffy, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in gelatin mixture, liqueur and vanilla thoroughly blended. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into crust; chill 8 hours or overnight. Garnish with chocolate sauce and berries. *Substitution; Omit amaretto liqueur. Increase water to 3/4 cup,...
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Amaretto Cheesecake with Apricot Glaze
2008-01-02 19:49:00
INGREDIENTS:Crust:1 c Graham Wafer Crumbs1/2 c Almonds,chopped toasted,unblanched2 tb Sugar1/4 c Butter,meltedFilling:4 pk Cream Cheese(250g),softened1 c Sugar3 tb Flour4 ea Eggs1 c Sour Cream1/4 c Amar etto di Saronno liqueurGlaze:1/2 c Apricot Jam1 tb Amaretto di Saronno liqueurPROCESS:Crust:Combine ingredients; press onto bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside. Filling:Combine cream cheese, sugar, and flour, mixing until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing just until combined. Blend in sour cream and liqueur; pour over crust. Bake in 450 degree F oven 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F; continue ba ing for 1 hour. Run knife around rim of pan; cool on wire rack. Chill.Glaze:To glaze cake, combine jam and liqueur in a saucepan; heat until warm and smooth. Strain mixture and pour over cheesecake before removing sides of pan. Garnish if desired. Makes 10-12 servings.
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No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Recipe
2008-01-02 19:44:00
INGREDIENTS:1 pk (3 oz.)lemon jello1 c Boiling water2 pk (8 oz.)cream cheese1/2 c Sugar1 ts Vanilla1 Envelope Dream Whip instant topping mixCRUST1 1/2 c Graham crumbs1/3 c Sugar6 tb Melted butterPROCESS:CRUST:Combine graham crac er crumbs, sugar and butter; set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture on bottom and sides and up to 1 1/2 inches in a 7x11x2-inch pan; set aside. Dissolve lemon jello in small bowl with boiling water; chill until slightly thick. Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Beat in gelatin. Prepare whipped topping according to package directions. Fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour into prepared pan; sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Chill 3 to 4 hours before serving.
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