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[SunnyDawn]

I'm making another chocolate cheesecake. Kids came up for a visit and devoured hubby's cake that I made him last Wednesday so to keep him from getting upset I told him I'd make him another.
Here's a pic of the last one (still in the pan and not cooled yet). It's cracked on top because I almost dropped it and sloshed it before it had set....

 

[Dragonfly Ranch]

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That looks great even with a crack!! My new Fine Cooking Magazine just had a great article on a basic cheese cake then 18 different ways to vary just by adding 1 part of a different cheese, crust and garnish.

Here is the list - if anyone is interested in one particular I post the full recipe and how to vary

Creme Brulee
Lemon Bar
Chocolate Strawberry
Triple-Ginger
White Chocolate Raspberry
Dule de Leche Caramel
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
Pumpkin Pecan Spice
Chocolate Coffee
Irish Cream Caramel
Extreme Chocolate
Creamsicle
Amaretto
Cannoli
Caramelized Spiced Banana
Blueberry Lime
Banana Split
Tiramisu

I'm not a big dessert eater but always will go for a piece of cheesecake over anything else.

Sandee

 

[Jen4]

Homemade cheese cake is the bomb diggity!

I'm baking 5 dozen Oatmeal raisin drop cookies

 

[SunnyDawn]

Sandee, I would love the recipe for blueberry-lime cheesecake.

I will probably substitute lemons for the limes since I love these two flavors together but that sounds fantastic!!! The caramel banana one sounds super yummy too! Thank you so much for offering these recipes to us! I really appreciate it.

 

[Dragonfly Ranch]

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http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/blueberry-lime-cheesecake.aspx?nterms=50176

http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/caramelized-spiced-banana-cheesecake.aspx?nterms=50176

Here you go - going to have to break down and make a cheesecake too - just can't decide on which one to make. It's funny since I'm trying to loose some weight and I never want dessert. All a sudden I now want cheesecake - just a little slice but nonetheless I want some - go figure (no pun intended) but I'm proud I have already lost 2 pounds in a week just watching portions. I have a goal of 15# which are the last 15# and it will be tough. I lost 60+#'s 5 years ago and 15# managed to creep their way back. Too many cute pants and tops in the closet that are too tight to wear so need to shed these extra.

When you go to this link click recipes and the ingredient of "cheese" and you'll all the variations.

Enjoy

Sandee

 

[Kim_NC]

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OMG, I wanted to climb in the screen and take a bite of that cheesecake!

 

[SunnyDawn]

Thanks Sandee! That banana one looks so delish! I'm sure the blueberry one will taste yummy too.

Kim_NC, Thank you! I have to admit that even though I made it for my DH (cause he is a chocolate hound) that this cheesecake was to die for! I couldn't believe it when I tasted it! I'm not super crazy for chocolate but the combination was a definite hit!

It is very hard to make though. So I'm afraid I can't be making it very often but as hard as it is to stay away from that's probably a good thing!

Sandee, I love this thread! I feel like I'm sharing recipes with my friends and neighbors except that I can't sit down and eat with you all!

 

[urban dreamer]

Dose anyone have a supper easy white bread recipe for a beginner? I have never made bread before and I would love to give it a try.

 

[Dragonfly Ranch]

Must resist making cheesecake - Must resist making cheesecake -

Oh what the heck think I'll make one anyway and just control small slices and hopefully won't translet too much to the hips. Now which one to make.

Kim_NC I started the sourdough starter last night. Our house is so cool that I decided to put in the hot water closet. In my rush to get out the door to work I didn't check it. Let's hope it contains itself in the bowl

I have vision of coming home and this thing is crawling down the side of the hot wate rheater.

Also, did you get my PM about goat cheese?

There is a small flour mill here in town and never really had a reason to go there before but after work tomorrow (get out at 2:30pm) I'm going to go there and see what type of trouble I can get in. I'll take my new bread book for reference so I'm not totally lost.

Yes, SunnyDawn I agree that this thread is a good one. I too enjoy it and have learned so much from everyone. This community of people is like the adpotive grandma, favorite aunt, big sister or mom that I never had to teach me more about cooking and baking.

Sandee

 

[Dragonfly Ranch]

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Here is a recipe that I used a few weeks ago as a newbie to bread and it actually was GOOD and work out well. Others here will have good recipes too.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Simple-Whole-Wheat-Bread/Detail.aspx

Sandee