Cheesecake
If you love cheesecake as much as I do, today's post is sure to please.
While many of us have, at one time or another, been intimidated by making cheesecake (maybe even now), it doesn't have to be intimidating. Read over the recipes, then give them a try, one step at a time. Check out the Red Velvet Cheesecake or Rosalie’s Cheesecake, then go from there. Enjoy!
CRANBERRY-ORANGE WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
This is from Philadelphia Cream Cheese, and begins, "Share the creamy texture of this Cranberry-Orange White Chocolate Cheesecake with your friends and family. Watch our how-to video and learn how to make this tasty Cranberry-Orange White Chocolate Cheesecake from scratch."
Prep Time: 25 minutes; Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes; Makes 16 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.creamcheese.com/recipe/199805/cranberry-orange-white-chocolate-cheesecake.
Ingredients
24 square shortbread cookies, finely crushed (about 1-3/4 cups)
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
2 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S White Chocolate, melted
4 eggs
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. zest and 1/2 cup juice from 2 large oranges, divided
1-1/2 cups fresh cranberries
Directions
Heat oven to 325ºF.
Combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 min.
Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add chocolate; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each until just blended. Pour over crust.
Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 5 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.
Meanwhile, mix cornstarch and 1 Tbsp. orange juice until blended. Bring cranberries, remaining orange juice and remaining sugar to boil in saucepan on medium-high heat; simmer on low heat 6 min. or until cranberries are softened, stirring frequently. Stir in cornstarch mixture; bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 min. or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in orange zest. Cool. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Spoon cranberry glaze over cheesecake just before serving.
RED VELVET CHEESECAKE
Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen
Total: 2 hr; Prep: 20 min; Cook: 1 hr 40 min; Yield: 10 servings; Level: Easy
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
For the crust:
1-1/2 cups finely crushed chocolate wafer cookies (about 28 cookies)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
For the filling:
4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon red food coloring
Directions
Watch how to make this recipe.
Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the cookie crumbs, melted butter, sugar and salt in a bowl. Press into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Put the pan on a baking sheet and bake until set, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
Make the filling: Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the flour, then beat in the eggs one at a time. Transfer 2 cups batter to a bowl; stir in the cocoa powder and food coloring. Pour the red batter into the crust, then pour the white batter on top. Using a spoon, pull some of the red batter up from the bottom of the cake and swirl. Bake until the edges are set but the center is still wobbly, about 1 hour, 20 minutes.
Turn off the oven but keep the cake inside to cool, 20 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan (don't remove the springform side), then transfer to a rack to cool. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before slicing.
ROSALIE'S CHEESECAKE
This was from one of our neighbors when I was growing up in New York. She was an incredible cook, as were her mother and mother-in-law. I have plenty of fond memories of her family, and cooking!
Note: This recipe can be found in my e-cookbook, Off the Wall Cooking, which I'm currently updating (along with photos).
Ingredients
3 egg yolks
1/2 C evaporated milk
3/4 C sugar
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 T unbleached flour, sifted
juice of 1/2 lemon
8 oz. (1 C) cottage cheese
3 T melted butter
3 egg whites
8 oz. cream cheese
Directions
Beat egg yolks with sugar and flour until lemon yellow. Add cream cheese, cottage cheese and flour. Add milk, vanilla and lemon juice. Beat all together and add melted butter during process. Stiffly beat egg whites and fold into mixture. Put into buttered spring form pan and bake at 350 degrees until brown, about 1 hour.
3-STEP PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
This is from Philadelphia Cream Cheese, and begins, "Make a delicious pumpkin cheesecake easily with our PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP Pumpkin Cheesecake. Mix, pour, bake—that's all you have to do for this 3-step pumpkin cheesecake! Serve this dessert as a Thanksgiving dessert or during any fall-themed get-together."
Prep Time: 10 minutes; Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes; Makes 8 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.creamcheese.com/recipe/051376/philadelphia-3-step-pumpkin-cheesecake.
Ingredients
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
ground cloves
ground nutmeg
2 eggs
1 ready-to-use graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz.)
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
Directions
Heat oven to 350°F.
Beat cream cheese, sugar, pumpkin, vanilla and spices in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs; beat just until blended.
Pour into crust.
Bake 40 min. or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate 3 hours. Top with COOL WHIP just before serving.
STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE BROWNIES
This is from Ree Drummond on the Food Network.
Active Time: 25 minutes; Total: 6 hours (includes cooling and chilling times); Yield: 8 servings; Level: Easy
To view this online, go to https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/strawberry-cheesecake-brownies-5237476.
Ingredients
Brownies:
Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan and parchment
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Cheesecake Layer:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam
Directions
For the brownies: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line the pan with parchment, leaving 2 inches overhanging on 2 sides. Grease the parchment with cooking spray.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter with the chocolate, whisking until smooth and fully melted. Whisk in the cocoa powder until combined. Remove from the heat and stir in the granulated and brown sugar until combined. Whisking constantly, add the eggs and mix until fully incorporated. Add the flour and whisk until completely smooth; the mixture will be very thick. Set aside.
For the cheesecake layer: Beat the cream cheese in a bowl with an electric mixer or in the bowl of stand mixer until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and vanilla and continue to mix until fully incorporated and fluffy. Add the egg and mix until fully combined.
Spoon the brownie mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to spread it into an even layer. Carefully pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer; distribute evenly and smooth.
Stir the strawberry jam with a spoon to loosen it. Drop spoonfuls of the jam over the cheesecake mixture. Using a toothpick or skewer, swirl the jam into the cheesecake, being careful not to press too deep and disturb the brownie layer.
Fill a separate baking dish with hot water and place on the bottom rack of the oven. This will add moisture to the oven during baking so the cheesecake layer does not crack. Place the cheesecake brownie pan on the center rack above and bake for 40 minutes. Turn the oven off and leave in the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
Remove the brownies from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan. Refrigerate the pan until the brownies are chilled, 2 to 4 hours. Using the parchment edges, transfer the brownies to a board, then remove the parchment from under. Trim off the edges and cut into 8 bars.
STRAWBERRY MARGARITA CHEESECAKE MINIS
This is from Better Homes & Gardens, and begins, “With plenty of strawberry, lime, and even a pretzel crust (for a nod to the salty rim!) there's only thing missing from this mini cheesecake recipe to make it just like a strawberry margarita: a shot of tequila!”
Prep: 1 hr; Bake: 15 mins at 325°; Cool: 10 mins; Chill: 4 hrs to 1 day; Yield: 36 mini cheesecakes
View this online here.
Ingredients
1 recipe Salted Pretzel Crust (below)
1-1/2 8 ounces tubs cream cheese spread, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons finely shredded lime peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 cup sliced small strawberries
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
Finely shredded lime peel (optional)
Salted Pretzel Crust Ingredients
1-3/4 cups pretzel sticks
1/4 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
Directions
Place pretzel sticks in a resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Crush pretzels with a rolling pin until fine crumbs form (you should have 1 cup). In a medium bowl stir together crushed pretzels, butter, and sugar.
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line thirty-six 1-3/4-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups; set aside. Prepare Salted Pretzel Crust. Press about 1-1/2 teaspoons pretzel mixture into the bottom and up the side of each muffin cup. Bake for 5 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack.
Meanwhile, for filling, in a medium bowl beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add the 1/2 cup sugar, flour, the 1-1/2 teaspoons lime peel, and vanilla; beat until combined. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined.
Spoon filling into muffin cups, filling each three-fourths full. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until filling is set. Cool in muffin cups on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove cheesecakes from cups. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
Before serving, in a small bowl stir together strawberries, the 1 tablespoon sugar, and lime juice. Spoon on top of cheesecakes. If desired, sprinkle with additional lime peel.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 68 calories, (3 g saturated fat, 0 g polyunsaturated fat, 1 g monounsaturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 119 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 5 g sugar, 1 g protein.
While many of us have, at one time or another, been intimidated by making cheesecake (maybe even now), it doesn't have to be intimidating. Read over the recipes, then give them a try, one step at a time. Check out the Red Velvet Cheesecake or Rosalie’s Cheesecake, then go from there. Enjoy!
CRANBERRY-ORANGE WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
This is from Philadelphia Cream Cheese, and begins, "Share the creamy texture of this Cranberry-Orange White Chocolate Cheesecake with your friends and family. Watch our how-to video and learn how to make this tasty Cranberry-Orange White Chocolate Cheesecake from scratch."
Prep Time: 25 minutes; Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes; Makes 16 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.creamcheese.com/recipe/199805/cranberry-orange-white-chocolate-cheesecake.
Ingredients
24 square shortbread cookies, finely crushed (about 1-3/4 cups)
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
2 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S White Chocolate, melted
4 eggs
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. zest and 1/2 cup juice from 2 large oranges, divided
1-1/2 cups fresh cranberries
Directions
Heat oven to 325ºF.
Combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 min.
Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add chocolate; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each until just blended. Pour over crust.
Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 5 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.
Meanwhile, mix cornstarch and 1 Tbsp. orange juice until blended. Bring cranberries, remaining orange juice and remaining sugar to boil in saucepan on medium-high heat; simmer on low heat 6 min. or until cranberries are softened, stirring frequently. Stir in cornstarch mixture; bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 min. or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in orange zest. Cool. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Spoon cranberry glaze over cheesecake just before serving.
RED VELVET CHEESECAKE
Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen
Total: 2 hr; Prep: 20 min; Cook: 1 hr 40 min; Yield: 10 servings; Level: Easy
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
For the crust:
1-1/2 cups finely crushed chocolate wafer cookies (about 28 cookies)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
For the filling:
4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon red food coloring
Directions
Watch how to make this recipe.
Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the cookie crumbs, melted butter, sugar and salt in a bowl. Press into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Put the pan on a baking sheet and bake until set, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
Make the filling: Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the flour, then beat in the eggs one at a time. Transfer 2 cups batter to a bowl; stir in the cocoa powder and food coloring. Pour the red batter into the crust, then pour the white batter on top. Using a spoon, pull some of the red batter up from the bottom of the cake and swirl. Bake until the edges are set but the center is still wobbly, about 1 hour, 20 minutes.
Turn off the oven but keep the cake inside to cool, 20 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan (don't remove the springform side), then transfer to a rack to cool. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before slicing.
ROSALIE'S CHEESECAKE
This was from one of our neighbors when I was growing up in New York. She was an incredible cook, as were her mother and mother-in-law. I have plenty of fond memories of her family, and cooking!
Note: This recipe can be found in my e-cookbook, Off the Wall Cooking, which I'm currently updating (along with photos).
Ingredients
3 egg yolks
1/2 C evaporated milk
3/4 C sugar
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 T unbleached flour, sifted
juice of 1/2 lemon
8 oz. (1 C) cottage cheese
3 T melted butter
3 egg whites
8 oz. cream cheese
Directions
Beat egg yolks with sugar and flour until lemon yellow. Add cream cheese, cottage cheese and flour. Add milk, vanilla and lemon juice. Beat all together and add melted butter during process. Stiffly beat egg whites and fold into mixture. Put into buttered spring form pan and bake at 350 degrees until brown, about 1 hour.
3-STEP PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
This is from Philadelphia Cream Cheese, and begins, "Make a delicious pumpkin cheesecake easily with our PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP Pumpkin Cheesecake. Mix, pour, bake—that's all you have to do for this 3-step pumpkin cheesecake! Serve this dessert as a Thanksgiving dessert or during any fall-themed get-together."
Prep Time: 10 minutes; Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes; Makes 8 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.creamcheese.com/recipe/051376/philadelphia-3-step-pumpkin-cheesecake.
Ingredients
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
ground cloves
ground nutmeg
2 eggs
1 ready-to-use graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz.)
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
Directions
Heat oven to 350°F.
Beat cream cheese, sugar, pumpkin, vanilla and spices in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs; beat just until blended.
Pour into crust.
Bake 40 min. or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate 3 hours. Top with COOL WHIP just before serving.
STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE BROWNIES
This is from Ree Drummond on the Food Network.
Active Time: 25 minutes; Total: 6 hours (includes cooling and chilling times); Yield: 8 servings; Level: Easy
To view this online, go to https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/strawberry-cheesecake-brownies-5237476.
Ingredients
Brownies:
Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan and parchment
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Cheesecake Layer:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam
Directions
For the brownies: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line the pan with parchment, leaving 2 inches overhanging on 2 sides. Grease the parchment with cooking spray.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter with the chocolate, whisking until smooth and fully melted. Whisk in the cocoa powder until combined. Remove from the heat and stir in the granulated and brown sugar until combined. Whisking constantly, add the eggs and mix until fully incorporated. Add the flour and whisk until completely smooth; the mixture will be very thick. Set aside.
For the cheesecake layer: Beat the cream cheese in a bowl with an electric mixer or in the bowl of stand mixer until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and vanilla and continue to mix until fully incorporated and fluffy. Add the egg and mix until fully combined.
Spoon the brownie mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to spread it into an even layer. Carefully pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer; distribute evenly and smooth.
Stir the strawberry jam with a spoon to loosen it. Drop spoonfuls of the jam over the cheesecake mixture. Using a toothpick or skewer, swirl the jam into the cheesecake, being careful not to press too deep and disturb the brownie layer.
Fill a separate baking dish with hot water and place on the bottom rack of the oven. This will add moisture to the oven during baking so the cheesecake layer does not crack. Place the cheesecake brownie pan on the center rack above and bake for 40 minutes. Turn the oven off and leave in the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
Remove the brownies from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan. Refrigerate the pan until the brownies are chilled, 2 to 4 hours. Using the parchment edges, transfer the brownies to a board, then remove the parchment from under. Trim off the edges and cut into 8 bars.
STRAWBERRY MARGARITA CHEESECAKE MINIS
This is from Better Homes & Gardens, and begins, “With plenty of strawberry, lime, and even a pretzel crust (for a nod to the salty rim!) there's only thing missing from this mini cheesecake recipe to make it just like a strawberry margarita: a shot of tequila!”
Prep: 1 hr; Bake: 15 mins at 325°; Cool: 10 mins; Chill: 4 hrs to 1 day; Yield: 36 mini cheesecakes
View this online here.
Ingredients
1 recipe Salted Pretzel Crust (below)
1-1/2 8 ounces tubs cream cheese spread, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons finely shredded lime peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 cup sliced small strawberries
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
Finely shredded lime peel (optional)
Salted Pretzel Crust Ingredients
1-3/4 cups pretzel sticks
1/4 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
Directions
Place pretzel sticks in a resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Crush pretzels with a rolling pin until fine crumbs form (you should have 1 cup). In a medium bowl stir together crushed pretzels, butter, and sugar.
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line thirty-six 1-3/4-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups; set aside. Prepare Salted Pretzel Crust. Press about 1-1/2 teaspoons pretzel mixture into the bottom and up the side of each muffin cup. Bake for 5 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack.
Meanwhile, for filling, in a medium bowl beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add the 1/2 cup sugar, flour, the 1-1/2 teaspoons lime peel, and vanilla; beat until combined. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined.
Spoon filling into muffin cups, filling each three-fourths full. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until filling is set. Cool in muffin cups on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove cheesecakes from cups. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
Before serving, in a small bowl stir together strawberries, the 1 tablespoon sugar, and lime juice. Spoon on top of cheesecakes. If desired, sprinkle with additional lime peel.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 68 calories, (3 g saturated fat, 0 g polyunsaturated fat, 1 g monounsaturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 119 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 5 g sugar, 1 g protein.
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