The Ultimate Raspberry Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

February 18th, 2007

Brace yourself for a heavenly experience!

Ingredients

# 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon (1/3 cup) melted unsalted butter, in all
# 8 ounces chocolate wafer or icebox cookies
# 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, in all
# 1 1/2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature
# 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
# 1/2 cup raspberry liqueur, such as Chambord
# 4 large eggs
# 1/2 cup heavy cream
# 1 cup sour cream
# 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
# 1 pint fresh raspberries
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New York Style Cheesecake

February 18th, 2007


by Gary Gresham

New York style cheesecake recipes are made with a combination of cream cheese and Italian cheese cakes made with ricotta cheese. In the early 1920’s, this particular silky style of cream cheese was developed in the New York area.

New York style cheesecake recipes were introduced by Jewish delicatessens in New York City. Arnold Reuben Jr., owner of the legendary Turf Restaurant at 49th and Broadway in New York City and a descendant of immigrants from Germany, claimed his family developed the first cream cheese cake recipe. Reuben’s cheesecake was so good, it won a Gold Metal at the 1929 World’s Fair.

The superior qualities that make Reuben’s classic New York style cheesecake are a graham cracker crust, a creamy texture, and distinct lemon flavor that is firm but light in density. Below you will find his Classic New York Style Cheesecake recipe.
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A Delightfully Dense Chocolate Cake Recipe

February 18th, 2007

This cake recipe is a necessity for the recipe files of all true chocoholics. When it’s as easy as this one and as fabulous too, it’s a total no-brainer!

Some vanilla ice cream would be proud to sit beside a piece of this cake.

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Black Forest Cake

February 18th, 2007

by D Slone

Black Forest Cake, is a chocolate cake with a strong cherry element to it which is popular throughout North America. Called Schwarzwälderkirschtorte in German, which means Black Forest Cherry Torte (torte is the German word for cake).

The origin of this cake in unknown, but it is believed to have originated in the late 16th century in the Black Forest Region (Der Schwarzwald in German) located in the state of Baden-Wurttemberg. The area is known for its sour cherries and Kirsch or Kirschwasser (a double distilled, clear cherry brandy made from the sour Morello cherry).

It is a chocolate layer cake with Kirsch, whipped cream, sour cherries and chocolate curls.

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Apple Bundt Cake Recipe

February 18th, 2007

by D Slone

This very easy to make apple bundt cake that requires no fancy frosting or filling and is delicious for serving at breakfast, tea time or even as a birthday cake with a chocolate or with a fruit glaze covering. Of course, an apple cake is always great with your favorite ice cream too. You can be sure that your family and friends will love this easy to make home made apple bundt cake.

Ingredients:
2 cups of sugar
Rind of 1 lemon
4 medium or large eggs
1 cup of vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups of flour
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
3 large tart apples, grated
1/2 cup of raisins

Serves approximately 12 people (depending upon individual appetites)

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February 18th, 2007

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