TotallyOz Posted August 15, 2010 Posted August 15, 2010 Someone sent me a link to this recipe today. It sounds good and I may try it this weekend. No fuss easy to make cheesecake that takes only around 20-25 minutes to prepare, then pop into fridge to set for a couple of hours or until required. Ingredients: 1 1/2 packet sweet biscuit crumbs 1/2 C grated white chocolate 1/2 C crushed almonds 75 grams melted butter Filling: 800 g cream cheese 800 ml single cream 1/2 C castor sugar 8 nips baileys 100 g white chocolate chips Almond essence to taste Directions: First four ingredients make the crumb crust. (place biscuits in plastic bag and crush) Simply combine and press into 26cm spring form pan and chill while making filling. Beat cream cheese, sugar and cream in bowl until thickened. Scrape down sides frequently. Add Baileys, choc chips and almond essence to taste Spoon into pan and decorate as desired. Chill for at least 2 hours. http://www.pattayada...eys-cheesecake/ Quote
Gaybutton Posted August 15, 2010 Posted August 15, 2010 Villa Market carries castor sugar. What are "nips" of Bailey's? New term to me. And, probably most important, lvdkeyes, what do you think of this recipe? While we're at it, lvdkeyes, do you have a recipe for real New York cheesecake, like you would find in a deli? Quote
Guest TOQ Posted August 15, 2010 Posted August 15, 2010 Villa Market carries castor sugar. What are "nips" of Bailey's? New term to me. And, probably most important, lvdkeyes, what do you think of this recipe? While we're at it, lvdkeyes, do you have a recipe for real New York cheesecake, like you would find in a deli? I believe nips are a small shot or splash. I dont usually use measures that small Quote
Guest lvdkeyes Posted August 16, 2010 Posted August 16, 2010 Caster sugar is just superfine sugar. My opinion of the recipe? I am not a fan of alcohol flavors in my cheesecake. As TOQ said a nip is just a small sip. Haven't you heard of a "nip of gin? I will have to dig out my NY cheesecake recipe and post it later. I will also post my favorite cheesecake that comes from a defunct bakery/restaurant in Chicago. Quote
Gaybutton Posted August 16, 2010 Posted August 16, 2010 I will have to dig out my NY cheesecake recipe and post it later. I will also post my favorite cheesecake that comes from a defunct bakery/restaurant in Chicago. Perfect! I'm looking forward to trying them both. Quote
Guest Posted August 16, 2010 Posted August 16, 2010 Perfect! I'm looking forward to trying them both. Having tasted his deserts before, I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt, lvdkeyes is the best cook in Pattaya. (brown nose post to try to get in on the testing phase) Quote
Guest lvdkeyes Posted August 16, 2010 Posted August 16, 2010 As promised: Cheesecake from Little Jack's Restaurant (defunct) in Chicago. My favorite! CRUST 3/4 cup golden raisins 2 cups water 8 double graham crackers, crushed, plus addition crumbs for garnish 2-3 tablespoons melted butter 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon FILLING 8 ounces ricotta cheese, at room temperature 1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature 1 cup sugar 6 large eggs 1 cup half and half (You may substitute 4-1/2 teaspoons melted butter plus enough whole milk to equal 1 cup.) 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch springform pan. Combine raisins with water and microwave for 1-2 minutes to plump. Drain and pat dry. CRUST In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar and cinnamon. Lightly press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the raisins. FILLING In the bowl of a stand mixer or with an electric mixer, beat the ricotta and cream cheese together on low speed until well combined. Add the sugar gradually, beating well. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Very slowly beat in half and half, sour cream and vanilla and mix thoroughly. Pour over the crust. Bake 1 1/4 to 1/2 hours. Check after 1 hour. The top will turn golden brown and the filling will be set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Remove from pan. If desires, press extra graham cracker crumbs on sides and top of cake. Chill before serving Serves 12 New York Cheesecake CRUST 15 graham crackers, crushed 2 tablespoons butter, melted FILLING 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 1 1/2 cups white sugar 3/4 cup milk 4 eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch springform pan. CRUST In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press onto bottom of springform pan. FILLING In a large bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Blend in milk, and then mix in the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporate. Mix in sour cream, vanilla and flour until smooth. Pour filling into prepared crust. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn the oven off, and let cake cool in oven with the door closed for 5 to 6 hours; this prevents cracking. Chill in refrigerator until serving. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted August 16, 2010 Posted August 16, 2010 What are "nips"? Decades ago in Scotland, the pubs used to close at 10:00pm. It was the custom of the time to end a drinking session with "a nip and a chaser", the nip being a shot of whisky downed in one. This was then "chased" by a half-pint of beer - often also downed in one! Quote
Gaybutton Posted August 16, 2010 Posted August 16, 2010 As promised: Thank you very much. I can't wait to try both of them. I have two questions: 1. Do you know where I can buy a springform pan? 2. In both recipes you say to bake in a preheated oven. I have no idea what the temperature should be. What is your recommendation? Quote
Guest lvdkeyes Posted August 16, 2010 Posted August 16, 2010 The kitchen shop on Second Rd. has springform pans. Both recipes tell you to preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Quote
Guest YardenUK Posted August 16, 2010 Posted August 16, 2010 In a fast disappearing part of Jewish east London - Brick Lane,(now commonly referred to as Banglatown because when the Jewish immigrants moved away, the Bangladeshi immigrants moved in), there are still a couple of Jewish bakeries/beigel shops. They do a mean cheese cake, very similar to ones I tasted in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Would anyone happen to have a recipe for a traditional Jewish cheesecake that is easy to prepare? Quote
Guest lvdkeyes Posted August 16, 2010 Posted August 16, 2010 Not having had cheesecake in Israel, I am not sure how it is different from NY cheesecake. Quote
Gaybutton Posted August 16, 2010 Posted August 16, 2010 Both recipes tell you to preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Merci. I don't know how I managed to miss that, but I did. Ok, I do know where the Kitchen shop is, so they're about to sell a springform pan. Quote
Jason1988 Posted August 16, 2010 Posted August 16, 2010 This discussion reminds me of a time in my youth. A friend invited me to go to a gay biker bar to meet some masculine men. What I found was men dressed up in motorcycle garb and sharing quiche recipes. At that time, it wasn't what I was expecting. Now, I realize that sharing a good recipe is a whole lot of fun! Quote
Guest YardenUK Posted August 16, 2010 Posted August 16, 2010 Thanks lvdkeyes - the New York one sounds like it could be quite similar Quote
Guest lvdkeyes Posted August 17, 2010 Posted August 17, 2010 Welcome, anytime I can help give me a shout. Quote
Guest lvdkeyes Posted August 21, 2010 Posted August 21, 2010 I was in True Value on Sukhumvit just south of Theppasit Rd today and they have springform pans of better quality that the ones I bought at the kitchen shop. More expensive too, I think they are 350 baht. Quote
Guest travelerjim Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 Someone sent me a link to this recipe today. It sounds good and I may try it this weekend. No fuss easy to make cheesecake that takes only around 20-25 minutes to prepare, then pop into fridge to set for a couple of hours or until required. GT, Great! Another "LOW calorie" dessert for all of us to enjoy Just what both you and Pattaya Male need to get in shape! tj Quote
Guest lvdkeyes Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 Someone sent me this recipe; I haven't tried it yet, but it sounds good. 15 Minute Lemon Cheesecake 1/3 c Powdered sugar 1 1/2 c Graham cracker crumbs 1/2 c Butter, melted 8 oz Cream cheese 2 c Milk 1 package Instant lemon pudding Mix sugar, crumbs, and butter together. Bake as for crumb crust. Mix cream cheese until smooth. Gradually blend in 1/2 cup milk until smooth and creamy. Add remaining milk and pudding mix. Beat slowly with whisk for 1 minute. Do not over beat. Pour into cooled crust. Chill - Recipe serves 6. Quote
Guest travelerjim Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 Sounds Yummy, Thanks for sharing... must have bf try it one evening... when he gets up. tj Quote
PattayaMale Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 Someone sent me a link to this recipe today. It sounds good and I may try it this weekend. No fuss easy to make cheesecake that takes only around 20-25 minutes to prepare, then pop into fridge to set for a couple of hours or until required. GT, Great! Another "LOW calorie" dessert for all of us to enjoy Just what both you and Pattaya Male need to get in shape! tj TJ, I wish I would never have read this thread. ATKINS may help me loose weight but, look what I am missing! These recipes look so good! Thanks to those that publish them! Quote
Guest travelerjim Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 PM, If it will make you feel an better.. I will enjoy and toast a Cheesecake slice for you... with fresh cup of Moccador coffee too. Good on you for your desire to waste away a bit more... Congrats...on your good progress... and stay the course...(just not all four courses ) tj Quote