In honor of
National Cheesecake Day, Thursday, July 30, 2009, the
Cheesecake Factory is offering you a half price piece of cheesecake if you dine in their restaurants.
However, if you prefer to celebrate at home, try one of these tasty recipes.
Cool Summer Cheesecake Treats
IngredientsCheesecake slices (deeply chilled) - Cheesecake Factory suggests its "Original" White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle, and/or Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake
Wooden sticks
Sprinkles (rainbow and/or chocolate)
Chopped Salty peanuts
Chopped Toffee almonds
Chopped English Toffee
Chopped Candy Bars
Chocolate Shell Mixture1 1/4 cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
Preparation:Melt the chocolate with 2 Tbsp butter in Microwave. Heat on Medium 30 seconds at a time stirring occasionally until butter and chocolate are completely melted. Once mixture is lump free add the remaining 2 Tbsp butter and stir until melted to working temperature 100 - 105 degrees.
Preparations: Begin with your favorite cheesecake. Remove any loose decorations or whip cream rosettes.
"Deeply chill" cheesecake by placing in freezer for 1 - 2 hours. Cut cheesecake slice in half down the center. Keep in freezer until ready to use.
Place a wooden stick in the center of the half slice of "deeply chilled" cheesecake (should look like a lollypop). Completely submerge the Cheesecake "Lollypop" in melted chocolate (see above). Be sure to cover the entire slice keeping a clean stick for a handle. (Variation: Using a spoon, pour the chocolate over the Cheesecake "Lollypop".)
Once the slice has been covered in chocolate, hold it over the mixture to let most of the excess drip off.
Immediately decorate with sprinkles or chopped nuts by rolling them in the toppings; Set on a sheet pan.
Once the slice has been dipped and garnished, return it to the freezer to set. After setting, each slice can be wrapped in a Cellophane bag or plastic wrap for up to one week in the freezer.
Recipe Courtesy:
Cheesecake Factory
