:) Strawberries and Champagne Cheesecake Recipe Yield: 12 servings INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Champagne or other sparkling wine 2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs / digestive biscuit 2 cups sugar, divided 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons cornstarch / corn flour 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 egg yolks TOPPING 20 fresh strawberries, hulled 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips 1 teaspoon shortening, divided 1/3 cup white baking chips 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup confectioners sugar / icing sugar DIRECTIONS: *Place Champagne in a small saucepan. *Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup, about 8 minutes. *Set aside to cool. *In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup sugar and butter. *Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. *Set aside. *Arrange sliced strawberries over the bottom. *In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. *Beat in the sweetened condensed milk, cornstarch and reduced Champagne. *Add eggs and egg yolks; beat on low speed just until combined. *Pour over strawberries. *Place pan on a baking sheet. *Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until center is almost set. *Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. *Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. *Cool 1 hour longer. *Refrigerate overnight. *Remove sides of springform pan. FOR THE TOPPING *Wash strawberries and gently pat with paper towels until completely dry. *Slice and arrange over cheesecake. *In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and 1/2 teaspoon shortening; stir until smooth. *Drizzle over strawberries. *Repeat melting and drizzling with white baking chips and remaining shortening. *In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. *Add confectioners sugar; beat until soft peaks form. *Serve cheesecake with whipped cream. ✿´`*•.✿ Follow me for recipes, fun & handy tips, motivation, DIY ideas and a few funny posts as well. Feel free to share your favourite things. To order your TRIMdown and begin your weightloss journey to a healthier you > click here: trimdownwithberyl ✿´`*•.✿
Posted on: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 13:07:03 +0000
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