Sunday, November 28, 2010

Layered Chocolate Mocha Cheesecake


















  • 16 Servings
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 55 min. + chilling

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

  • FILLING:
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
  • 1 tablespoon boiling water
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Spice Island® Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled

  • GLAZE:
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • Chocolate-covered coffee beans, optional

Directions

  • Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 16 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
  • Combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. In a small bowl, combine the coffee granules, water and cinnamon; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined.
  • Divide batter in half. Stir melted chocolate into one portion; pour over crust. Stir coffee mixture into the remaining batter; spoon over chocolate layer. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
  • Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Spread over cheesecake. Garnish with coffee beans if desired. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 16 servings.


Thursday, October 28, 2010

Hello

Hello to all our Blog followers sorry we haven't been posting. I have been busy with work and sinus headaches, Donna has gotten a job that takes up a lot of time. But the Holidays are coming and I love to bake so I will be sure to post more .


Thanks

Saturday, October 2, 2010

AT&T - National Food Holidays in October

AT&T - National Food Holidays in October

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Fondant and Gum Paste

Well we are in the last class of the Wiltons Courses at Michael's. Last night we made Bows, Roses, Carnations, and Lily's. I am posting all of them but the Carnation I need to remake it; it didn't turn out very good.




































Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Fluffy Pudding Frosting

I found this recipe in a food and family magazine that Kraft puts out. And sounds really good. Fluffy Pudding Frosting