Thursday, October 9, 2008

Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake

Try this great dessert recipe...the Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake !

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (21-ounce) can blueberry pie filling
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a medium bowl blend together graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and melted
butter; mix well. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan; set aside.
2. Using an electric mixer softened cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar; mixing well. Add in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add in vanilla and beat well. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Spoon blueberry pie filling on top of the batter in a ring pattern about halfway from the edge of the cake. Pour the remaining batter on top.
3. Bake in a 375°F(190°C) oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool to room temperature on a wire rack. Loosen the crust from sides of pan and cool 30 minutes more. Remove the sides of the pan; cool cheescake completely. Cover and chill at least 4 hours before serving. This great dessert recipe makes 16 servings. Great taste...enjoy !

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Autumn Cheesecake

Autumn Cheesecake.. a nice dessert recipes to try !

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided use
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups apples, sliced
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, half of the cinnamon, and melted butter; press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, combine softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar; mixing at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Blend in vanilla and pour over the crust.
3. Toss thinly sliced apples with the 1/3 cup sugar and remaining cinnamon. Pour the apple mixture over the cream cheese layer and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Loosen the cake from the rim of the pan; cool before removing from the pan. Chill. This nice dessert recipe makes 12 servings. Enjoy it !

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Apple Danish Cheesecake

Apple Danish Cheesecake...another great dessert recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup ground almonds
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Filling:
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 large egg
Topping:
  • 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a small bowl, combine flour, almonds and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Add extract. Shape dough into a ball; place between two sheets of waxed paper. Roll out into a 10-inch circle.
2. Transfer to a greased 9-inch springform pan; gently press dough against the bottom and up the sides of pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and cream of tartar until smooth. Add egg; beat on low just until combined. Pour over crust.
4. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Add apples and stir until coated.
Spoon over the filling. Sprinkle with almonds.
5. Bake at 350*F (175*C) for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight and remove sides of pan.
This amazing dessert recipe is ready to serve...enjoy this after meal..!

Bundt Pan Cheesecake

Bundt Pan Cheesecake...another great dessert recipe to try..amazing !

INGREDIENTS
Crust:
  • 1 cup graham-cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Filling:
  • 5 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
INSTRUCTIONS
1. For Crust: Combine crust ingredients, and press into bottom of 12-cup molded bundt pan.
2. For Filling: In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except the eggs and cream. Beat until light and fluffy. Scrape bowl occasionally. Add the eggs, and mix for 2 minutes on medium speed. Add cream, and mix well, scraping sides occasionally. Spoon into crust.
3. Bake at 300*F for 65 to 75 minutes or until set.
4. Cool upright in pan for 30 minutes; then refrigerate 2 hours or longer.
5. Invert on serving plate. (NOTE: warm the pan briefly in hot water to allow the cake to slip out of the pan.)
This nice dessert recipes is ready to serve 8 to 10 ... enjoy it !

cherry-chocolate-fondue.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Cranberry Whip Parfait






Cranberry Whip Parfait...a delicious dessert recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 4 cups milk, divided use
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup jellied cranberry sauce
  • 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine rice, 3 1/2 cups milk, sugar and salt in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Beat eggs and remaining 1/2 cup milk together. Stir into rice mixture. Cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Add vanilla. Cool.
3. Combine cranberry sauce and whipped topping.
4. Using 1 cup parfait glasses*, alternate pudding and cranberry mixture. The great dessert recipe is ready for after dinner ! Enjoy !

8-minute-cheesecake.

Cherry Chocolate Fondue









Cherry Chocolate Fondue...a nice dessert for after feasts !

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 (6-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 1 (6-ounce) jar maraschino cherries, well drained and quartered (reserve juice)
  • 2 (15.25-ounce) cans Bartlett pear slices in heavy syrup, drained
  • 1 pound cake or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place chocolate pieces and whipping cream in a 2-cup glass measure. Microwave for 1 minute or until chips are melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in cherries and reserved cherry juice.
2. Pour chocolate mixture into fondue pot.
3. Use fondue forks or wooden picks to dip pear slices and cake cubes into chocolate mixture. Great dessert to taste !

Black and White Cheesecake







Another amazing dessert to try ....Black and White Cheesecake..!

INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (6-ounce) package or 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, melted
  • 3 tablespoons whipping cream
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cocoa powder and butter in a small bowl; combine thoroughly. Press firmly into a 10-inch springform pan and set aside.
3. In medium bowl, with an electric mixer at medium speed, beat the cream cheese with sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in flour and the peels. Slowly beat in eggs, egg yolks and vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the melted chocolate with cream. Pour two-thirds of the cheesecake filling over the crust. Fold the chocolate mixture into the remaining filling until thoroughly combined. Using a knife, swirl the chocolate filling into the plain filling to get a marbled effect. Bake 40 minutes.
5. Turn off the oven, open the door and let the cake stand for 20 more minutes inside the oven. Cool on a rack. Refrigerate overnight....and the dessert is ready to serve....great one !