Bringing...
ENCHANTMENT.....
to your cheesecake... |
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What do you need to get that overwhelming
response , a decadent smile, look of ultimate pleasure, ....when that fork goes into their mouth and their tongue meets the silky texture and sweet cheesey flavors?
You know I feel like one of natures miracles just happened when I make something where the blend of flavors and textures produces something almost ...Godly! (wish that would always happen)
As opposed to when I just put together what I know is safe and easy and cheap using processed foods. Ugh its Food....that's it.
That is why I started this newsletter. It is what I cook for. I get a thrill just picking up wonderful foods and cooking with them. |
That is an ENCHANTING experience all in it's own for me.
Today just some basics on flavoring a cheesecake and a recipe of Patricia's.
I know it is not going to surprise you that I suggest Vanilla beans or Pure vanilla extract.
Vanilla Bean seeds
There are over a million seeds in one pod. They have enormous flavor.
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Using fresh
lemon zest
in your cheesecake.
Just a teaspoon is plenty or half a lemon.
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Chunks of a rich chocolate
like Belgian chocolate
is nice also!
Try looking for a Chili Chocolate. the blend of hot chili's and Chocolate qualifies as Godly! |
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The graham cracker crust......can be boring,
Ever thought of putting ground up cookies in it? Like gingersnaps? or blend in half famous chocolate wafers?
Cinnamon makes it awesome also. The following recipe below uses Walnuts!
Nuts and cookies, you can use them like you would crushed graham crackers.
Mom's Best
CheeseCake
courtesy of StephanieBuswell |
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Here is a simple Cheese cake recipe that you may be interested in if you are making something special for a Mom this Mother's Day.
Stephanie is a pastry chef extrordinare and culinary instructor who has been baking professionally for decades.
Something she learned early on is the value of simplicity in recipes. The cheesecake one of her treasured recipes given to her from her mother, is a perfect example of simplicity and excellence.
You can vary the recipe by making a fresh berry sauce to ladle over the cheesecake or decorate it with berries or chocolate shavings.
Ingredients;
3 well beaten eggs
2-8 ounce packages of cream cheese softened to room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups sour cream
Graham Cracker Nut Crust (recipe follows)
Directions:
Cream the cheese with sugar and then add the eggs vanilla and salt.
Beat until smooth
Blend in the sour cream but do not overmix
Pour the mixture into the prepared crust
Bake in moderate oven at 325 degrees for 35 minutes or until just set.
Cool very slowly at room temperature.
Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
The filling will be soft, as this is a very creamy cheesecake.
Graham Cracker Crust Recipe
Ingredients:
1-3/4 Cup fine graham cracker crumbs
1/4 Cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions:
Combine ingredients for the crust. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the crust mixture for the top. Press the remaining mix into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bring crust only 2-1/2 inches up the sides
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Vanilla Items make PERFECT gifts....
they always add enchantment to your love!
Get Mom a bunch of items and get 15% off it all now! just enter the code words.. MOMS DAY 2008 ... in the coupon box.
Go here to shop at the
vanilla company retail store |
Thank you, and if you have any questions
Email me at stephen@kitchenproject.com
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