1 1/4 c Chocolate wafers, crushed
1/8 ts Cinnamon
1 pk Light cream cheese (8 oz)
1 c Sugar
1 c Unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ts Cocoa powder for garnish
2 1/2 c Sour cream
2 Eggs
2 tb Coffee liqueur
1 ts Vanilla
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Stir together wafer crumbs and cinnamon.
Pat into bottom of 9- inch springform pan.
Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy.
Beat in sugar and cocoa powder.
Beat in egg. Stir in 2 cups sour cream, coffee liqueur and vanilla.
Turn into prepared pan.
Bake for 30 minutes or until set.
Spread remaining sour cream evenly over top.
Return to oven 1 minute to glaze top. Cool to room
temperature, then chill thoroughly, covered.
Remove from springform pan.
Just before serving, dust top with cocoa powder.
Tuesday, March 13
Black Forest Mini Cheesecakes
24 Vanilla wafer cookies
16 oz Cream cheese; softened
1 1/4 c Sugar
1/3 c Hershey's Cocoa
2 tb All-purpose flour
3 Eggs
8 oz Dairy sour cream
1/2 ts Almond extract
Canned cherry pie filling chilled
Sour Cream Topping
8 oz Dairy sour cream 2 tb Sugar 1 ts Vanilla extract
Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Line muffin cups (2-1/2 inches in diameter), with foil bake cups. Place one vanilla wafer (flat-side down) in bottom of each cup. In large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, cocoa and flour; blend well. Add eggs; beat well. Stir in sour cream and almond extract. Fill each muffin cup almost full with batter. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until set. Remove from oven; cool 5 to 10 minutes. Spread heaping teaspoonful sour cream Topping on each cup. Cool completely in pan on wire rack; refrigerate. Just before serving, garnish with cherry pie filling. Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesecakes. 1-1/2 to 2 dozen cheesecakes.
Sour Cream Topping: In small bowl, stir together 1 container (8 oz.) dairy sour cream, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; stir until sugar is dissolved.
16 oz Cream cheese; softened
1 1/4 c Sugar
1/3 c Hershey's Cocoa
2 tb All-purpose flour
3 Eggs
8 oz Dairy sour cream
1/2 ts Almond extract
Canned cherry pie filling chilled
Sour Cream Topping
8 oz Dairy sour cream 2 tb Sugar 1 ts Vanilla extract
Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Line muffin cups (2-1/2 inches in diameter), with foil bake cups. Place one vanilla wafer (flat-side down) in bottom of each cup. In large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, cocoa and flour; blend well. Add eggs; beat well. Stir in sour cream and almond extract. Fill each muffin cup almost full with batter. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until set. Remove from oven; cool 5 to 10 minutes. Spread heaping teaspoonful sour cream Topping on each cup. Cool completely in pan on wire rack; refrigerate. Just before serving, garnish with cherry pie filling. Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesecakes. 1-1/2 to 2 dozen cheesecakes.
Sour Cream Topping: In small bowl, stir together 1 container (8 oz.) dairy sour cream, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; stir until sugar is dissolved.
Cherry Cheesecake
Cheesecake:
2/3 c Cottage cheese Artificial sweetener; equal to 6 tb. sugar 1 tb Lemon; rind grated 1/2 ts Vanilla 2 Eggs; separated 1/4 c Evaporated skim milk 1/3 c Instant non-fat dry milk
Cherry Topping:
1 c Sweet cherries; pitted 1/4 c Cherry flavored beverage; dietetic Artificial sweetener; to taste ¼ ts Cherry extract
Cheesecake: Combine cottage cheese, sweetener, lemon rind, vanilla extract, egg yolks, evaporated milk and dry milk in a blender and blend for about 1 minute until well mixed. Transfer to a bowl. In another bowl beat egg whites until they stand in stiff peaks; fold into the cheese mixture. Transfer to springform pan and bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Topping: In a covered saucepan, cook cherries in beverage until they are tender and liquid is evaporated. Sweeten, add extract, spread over baked cheesecake and return to oven 5 minutes more.
2/3 c Cottage cheese Artificial sweetener; equal to 6 tb. sugar 1 tb Lemon; rind grated 1/2 ts Vanilla 2 Eggs; separated 1/4 c Evaporated skim milk 1/3 c Instant non-fat dry milk
Cherry Topping:
1 c Sweet cherries; pitted 1/4 c Cherry flavored beverage; dietetic Artificial sweetener; to taste ¼ ts Cherry extract
Cheesecake: Combine cottage cheese, sweetener, lemon rind, vanilla extract, egg yolks, evaporated milk and dry milk in a blender and blend for about 1 minute until well mixed. Transfer to a bowl. In another bowl beat egg whites until they stand in stiff peaks; fold into the cheese mixture. Transfer to springform pan and bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Topping: In a covered saucepan, cook cherries in beverage until they are tender and liquid is evaporated. Sweeten, add extract, spread over baked cheesecake and return to oven 5 minutes more.
Diabetic Cheesecake
6 Plain graham wafers - 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches each
1 1/2 tb Margarine, melted
1 tb Granulated gelatin
1/2 c Cold water
1/3 c Boiling water
1/2 ts Grated lemon rind
1/2 c Fresh lemon juice
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/4 cup sugar
2 tb Water
2 c (16 oz) cream-style cottage cheese 4% fat
1/2 ts Lemon extract
4 lg Strawberries
Prepare an 8" x 8" x 2" cake pan with vegetable pan-coating; set aside.
Make fine crumbs, with graham crackers (1/2 cup) and mix thoroughly with melted margarine; set aside.
Soak gelatin in cold water.
Combine boiling water and lemon rind; add to gelatin; add lemon juice and sweetener, stirring until completely dissolved.
Chill until it is the consistency of unbeaten egg whites.
Put 2 tablespoons water, cottage cheese, and lemon extract into a blender or food processor and cover; turn to high speed for 10-15 seconds.
Add partially set gelatin mixture; turnto high speed 15 seconds or until well blended. Pour into prepared pan.
Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs evenly over top.
Wash, hull, and dry strawberries. Slice in halves lengthwise.
Arrange on top of cake so that, when cut into eight servings (4 by 2 inches), each will have a strawberry garnish in center.
Chill several hours, until set.
1 1/2 tb Margarine, melted
1 tb Granulated gelatin
1/2 c Cold water
1/3 c Boiling water
1/2 ts Grated lemon rind
1/2 c Fresh lemon juice
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/4 cup sugar
2 tb Water
2 c (16 oz) cream-style cottage cheese 4% fat
1/2 ts Lemon extract
4 lg Strawberries
Prepare an 8" x 8" x 2" cake pan with vegetable pan-coating; set aside.
Make fine crumbs, with graham crackers (1/2 cup) and mix thoroughly with melted margarine; set aside.
Soak gelatin in cold water.
Combine boiling water and lemon rind; add to gelatin; add lemon juice and sweetener, stirring until completely dissolved.
Chill until it is the consistency of unbeaten egg whites.
Put 2 tablespoons water, cottage cheese, and lemon extract into a blender or food processor and cover; turn to high speed for 10-15 seconds.
Add partially set gelatin mixture; turnto high speed 15 seconds or until well blended. Pour into prepared pan.
Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs evenly over top.
Wash, hull, and dry strawberries. Slice in halves lengthwise.
Arrange on top of cake so that, when cut into eight servings (4 by 2 inches), each will have a strawberry garnish in center.
Chill several hours, until set.
Cappuccino Cheesecake Pie with Pecan Sauce
1 10" pie crust
Filling:
3 pk (8 oz) cream cheese; softened
1 3/4 c Firmly packed dark brown sugar
4 Eggs
2 tb Strong coffee
Sauce:
1 c Firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 c Whipping cream
1/2 c Butter
1/4 c Strong coffee
2 tb Coffee-flavored liqueur or strong coffee
1 c Pecan halves
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 3/4 cups brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat until well blended. Add 2 tbsps coffee; blend well. Pour into crust.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until edges are set and golden brown (center will not appear set). Cover edge of crust with strips of foil after 15-20 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning. Cool, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled and center is set, about 2 hours.
Sauce: In medium saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients except pecans. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 cup pecan halves. To serve, pour warm sauce over each serving. Garnish with whipped cream and pecan halves.
Filling:
3 pk (8 oz) cream cheese; softened
1 3/4 c Firmly packed dark brown sugar
4 Eggs
2 tb Strong coffee
Sauce:
1 c Firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 c Whipping cream
1/2 c Butter
1/4 c Strong coffee
2 tb Coffee-flavored liqueur or strong coffee
1 c Pecan halves
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 3/4 cups brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat until well blended. Add 2 tbsps coffee; blend well. Pour into crust.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until edges are set and golden brown (center will not appear set). Cover edge of crust with strips of foil after 15-20 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning. Cool, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled and center is set, about 2 hours.
Sauce: In medium saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients except pecans. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 cup pecan halves. To serve, pour warm sauce over each serving. Garnish with whipped cream and pecan halves.
Banana Cream Cheesecake
1 Yellow cake mix, prepared in 13x9 pan.
8 oz Cream cheese, room temperature
1 pk (3-oz) instant vanilla pudding
2 c Milk
3 Or 4 bananas
1 lg Container Cool Whip
1 c Chopped nuts
Beat cream cheese until creamy.
Add milk, gradually; add pudding, beating until well mixed.
Pour over cooled cake.
Slice the bananas over cake.
Cover with Cool Whip and top with nuts.
8 oz Cream cheese, room temperature
1 pk (3-oz) instant vanilla pudding
2 c Milk
3 Or 4 bananas
1 lg Container Cool Whip
1 c Chopped nuts
Beat cream cheese until creamy.
Add milk, gradually; add pudding, beating until well mixed.
Pour over cooled cake.
Slice the bananas over cake.
Cover with Cool Whip and top with nuts.
Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake
1 c Vanilla Wafer Crumbs
1/2 c Chopped Pecans
3 tb Granulated Sugar
1/4 c Margarine, Melted
16 oz Cream Cheese, Softened
1/2 c Brown Sugar, Packed
2 ea Large Eggs
6 oz Semi-sweet Chips, Melted
3 tb Almond Flavored Liqueur
2 c Sour Cream
2 tb Granulated Sugar
Combine crumbs, pecans, granulated sugar and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325 degrees F., 10 minutes.
Combine cream sheese and brown sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Blend in chocolate and liqueur; pour over crust.
Bake at 325 degrees F., 35 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
Combine sour cream and granulated sugar; carefully spread over cheesecake.
Bake at 425 degrees F. 10 minutes.
Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool
before removing rim of pan. Chill.
VARIATION: Substitute 2 Tablespoons milk and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract for almond flavored liqueur.
1/2 c Chopped Pecans
3 tb Granulated Sugar
1/4 c Margarine, Melted
16 oz Cream Cheese, Softened
1/2 c Brown Sugar, Packed
2 ea Large Eggs
6 oz Semi-sweet Chips, Melted
3 tb Almond Flavored Liqueur
2 c Sour Cream
2 tb Granulated Sugar
Combine crumbs, pecans, granulated sugar and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325 degrees F., 10 minutes.
Combine cream sheese and brown sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Blend in chocolate and liqueur; pour over crust.
Bake at 325 degrees F., 35 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
Combine sour cream and granulated sugar; carefully spread over cheesecake.
Bake at 425 degrees F. 10 minutes.
Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool
before removing rim of pan. Chill.
VARIATION: Substitute 2 Tablespoons milk and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract for almond flavored liqueur.
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