Trying again...

Miros1 · 12-18-2007, 06:09 PM

The first time I made Fudge Toffee Cheesecake, I had a huge mess in the microwave when the sweetened condensed milk boiled over. I'm gonna try it again...

Sadie's Fudge Toffee Cheesecake
Servings: 8-10

Comments:
This decadent cheesecake is a chocoholic's dream. It's silky smooth and deeply chocolate. Be careful not to overbake. The filling will wobble when the pan is gently shaken, but will firm up as the cheesecake cools.

Ingredients:
2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
1/3 cup melted butter
1 can Eagle Brand® sweetened condensed milk, caramelized* (see below)
3 Skor chocolate bars, crumbled (this is much easier if you freeze the bars first)
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese at room temperature (do not use light cream cheese)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup Kahlua liqueur
3 eggs, at room temperature
6 (1-ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled

Garnish: (optional)
2 (1-ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate
Chocolate curls

Instructions:
*To Carmelize sweetened condensed milk:
To caramelize the sweetened condensed milk, simmer slowly in the top of a double boiler for about an hour, or longer, until it thickens and turns a golden brown. Stir occasionally. Set aside to cool.

(Note: Any brand of sweetened condensed milk may be substituted for the Eagle Brand®.)

Generously grease the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Wrap the outside of the pan with a double layer of foil to prevent the butter in the crust from leaking out.

Combine the chocolate crumbs and melted butter and press onto the bottom and part way up the sides of the greased pan. Bake in a preheated 350° F (180°C) oven for 10 minutes then set aside to cool.

Spread the caramelized sweetened condensed milk over the cooled crust (warm it in the microwave for a few seconds if necessary). Sprinkle the 3 crushed Skor bars evenly over the caramel layer. If you've had to reheat the caramel before spreading, let it cool for a moment before adding the Skor bars.

With an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth, scraping down the bowl several times. Add the eggs, one at a time and beat only till smooth (don't overbeat the batter once you've added the eggs or the cheesecake could crack). Quickly stir in the melted chocolate and Kahlua (can do this by hand). Pour the batter over the caramel layer. It should almost fill the pan.

Bake the cheesecake in a preheated 350° F (180°C) oven for approximately 50-55 minutes. It will be set around the edges, but the center will wobble when you gently shake the pan. Turn the oven off and leave the cake in the oven for 1 hour, then completely cool at room temperature before putting it in the fridge. Run a sharp knife around the edge of the cake when it first starts to cool so that it doesn't pull away from the sides of the pan and crack. Refrigerate overnight before removing the sides of the pan.

To garnish, melt 2 squares of semi-sweet chocolate and drizzle over the top and down the sides of the chilled cake. Pile chocolate curls in the center.

Tip: Before preheating the oven set a large pan of water on the bottom rack. This adds moisture while the cheesecake is baking and will help to prevent cracks.

Makes 8-10 servings.

David · 01-16-2008, 02:05 AM

I was kinda missing the cooking section from the old baloo. Nice to see the tradition is still alive

Greg · 01-16-2008, 12:07 PM

Hey, you're right! It's been a long time since I've played mad scientist in the kitchen!

Miros1 · 01-16-2008, 02:23 PM

Is that DMChess? We were just talking about you last week! Were your ears burning?

BTW, the trick to carmelizing sweetened condensed milk in the microwave is to use a really big bowl.

I think I might have overcooked the caramel just a bit, it stuck people's mouths shut for a bit.

shorty943 · 01-18-2008, 02:16 AM

This just has to wait till I've seen the dentist again.

Lots of sugar frightens us Aussies.

Suppose I'd better have a microwave oven as well.
I still cook the way granny did. Over a wood fire.

No better tasting loaf of bread in the world, than the "Beer Bread" my Mother made in the old wood fired stove.

Simply take 3 cups of SR flour, slowly mix in a 13 ounce bottle of beer (we call them a "stubby", the full 26 ounce is a "long neck") at room temperature.
It forms it's own dough ball during mixing, no kneading required, straight into the oven. Smells cooked, is cooked.
Takes a little over half an hour, start to finish, and there is the freshest bread you will ever eat.
The yeast in the beer does the rising in the oven, different beer gives a different flavoured bread, and a dark stout ale (like Guinness stout) makes a great pumpernickel type loaf.

Miros1 · 01-18-2008, 11:01 AM

Tell the red bus lady you need to stuff something in her oven for a while...

David · 01-18-2008, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miros1

Is that DMChess? We were just talking about you last week! Were your ears burning?

Nope, I used to have David in my sig. *points at custom title*

Miros1 · 01-19-2008, 12:59 AM

Ah! Hi Ghostman!

(Yes, I had to go check,

)

Greg · 01-19-2008, 02:29 AM

Hey David, speaking of which...

If you want him, he's here:

http://hullabaloo.sunsims.com/forum/...543305d7c6.jpg

David · 01-19-2008, 02:54 PM

How could I resist?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miros1

Ah! Hi Ghostman!

(Yes, I had to go check,

)

I don't blame you, there were 3 Davids there

Greg · 01-19-2008, 07:27 PM

I remember you and David M. Chess, but I'm embarrassed to admit that the other one isn't coming to mind.

Oh, I hope this is not a sign of old age.

Miros1 · 01-19-2008, 10:30 PM

Lol, I just looked at the Hullabaloo yesterday, and I don't remember the third David.

Greg · 01-20-2008, 09:56 AM

It might work to just search for "david".

David · 01-20-2008, 07:31 PM

The last one is equinox or something. One hella of a story teller.

Greg · 01-21-2008, 02:25 AM

Oh, right! I wonder what happened to the old gang?

12-18-2007, 06:09 PM	#1
Miros1 Goddess for Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NY State Posts: 3,303	Trying again... The first time I made Fudge Toffee Cheesecake, I had a huge mess in the microwave when the sweetened condensed milk boiled over. I'm gonna try it again... Sadie's Fudge Toffee Cheesecake Servings: 8-10 Comments: This decadent cheesecake is a chocoholic's dream. It's silky smooth and deeply chocolate. Be careful not to overbake. The filling will wobble when the pan is gently shaken, but will firm up as the cheesecake cools. Ingredients: 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs 1/3 cup melted butter 1 can Eagle Brand® sweetened condensed milk, caramelized* (see below) 3 Skor chocolate bars, crumbled (this is much easier if you freeze the bars first) 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese at room temperature (do not use light cream cheese) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup Kahlua liqueur 3 eggs, at room temperature 6 (1-ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled Garnish: (optional) 2 (1-ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate Chocolate curls Instructions: *To Carmelize sweetened condensed milk: To caramelize the sweetened condensed milk, simmer slowly in the top of a double boiler for about an hour, or longer, until it thickens and turns a golden brown. Stir occasionally. Set aside to cool. (Note: Any brand of sweetened condensed milk may be substituted for the Eagle Brand®.) Generously grease the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Wrap the outside of the pan with a double layer of foil to prevent the butter in the crust from leaking out. Combine the chocolate crumbs and melted butter and press onto the bottom and part way up the sides of the greased pan. Bake in a preheated 350° F (180°C) oven for 10 minutes then set aside to cool. Spread the caramelized sweetened condensed milk over the cooled crust (warm it in the microwave for a few seconds if necessary). Sprinkle the 3 crushed Skor bars evenly over the caramel layer. If you've had to reheat the caramel before spreading, let it cool for a moment before adding the Skor bars. With an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth, scraping down the bowl several times. Add the eggs, one at a time and beat only till smooth (don't overbeat the batter once you've added the eggs or the cheesecake could crack). Quickly stir in the melted chocolate and Kahlua (can do this by hand). Pour the batter over the caramel layer. It should almost fill the pan. Bake the cheesecake in a preheated 350° F (180°C) oven for approximately 50-55 minutes. It will be set around the edges, but the center will wobble when you gently shake the pan. Turn the oven off and leave the cake in the oven for 1 hour, then completely cool at room temperature before putting it in the fridge. Run a sharp knife around the edge of the cake when it first starts to cool so that it doesn't pull away from the sides of the pan and crack. Refrigerate overnight before removing the sides of the pan. To garnish, melt 2 squares of semi-sweet chocolate and drizzle over the top and down the sides of the chilled cake. Pile chocolate curls in the center. Tip: Before preheating the oven set a large pan of water on the bottom rack. This adds moisture while the cheesecake is baking and will help to prevent cracks. Makes 8-10 servings.

01-16-2008, 12:07 PM	#3
Greg Da Guy Wut Owns Dis Joint Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 3,566	Hey, you're right! It's been a long time since I've played mad scientist in the kitchen! __________________ Who are all these people and what do they know?

01-16-2008, 02:23 PM	#4
Miros1 Goddess for Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NY State Posts: 3,303	Is that DMChess? We were just talking about you last week! Were your ears burning? BTW, the trick to carmelizing sweetened condensed milk in the microwave is to use a really big bowl. I think I might have overcooked the caramel just a bit, it stuck people's mouths shut for a bit. Last edited by Miros1 : 01-18-2008 at 11:00 AM.

01-19-2008, 02:29 AM	#9
Greg Da Guy Wut Owns Dis Joint Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 3,566	Hey David, speaking of which... If you want him, he's here: http://hullabaloo.sunsims.com/forum/...543305d7c6.jpg __________________ Who are all these people and what do they know?

01-19-2008, 07:27 PM	#11
Greg Da Guy Wut Owns Dis Joint Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 3,566	I remember you and David M. Chess, but I'm embarrassed to admit that the other one isn't coming to mind. Oh, I hope this is not a sign of old age. __________________ Who are all these people and what do they know? Last edited by Greg : 01-20-2008 at 09:55 AM.

01-16-2008, 02:05 AM	#2
David Former ghost Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 16	I was kinda missing the cooking section from the old baloo. Nice to see the tradition is still alive

01-18-2008, 02:16 AM	#5
shorty943 Banned Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 805	This just has to wait till I've seen the dentist again. Lots of sugar frightens us Aussies. Suppose I'd better have a microwave oven as well. I still cook the way granny did. Over a wood fire. No better tasting loaf of bread in the world, than the "Beer Bread" my Mother made in the old wood fired stove. Simply take 3 cups of SR flour, slowly mix in a 13 ounce bottle of beer (we call them a "stubby", the full 26 ounce is a "long neck") at room temperature. It forms it's own dough ball during mixing, no kneading required, straight into the oven. Smells cooked, is cooked. Takes a little over half an hour, start to finish, and there is the freshest bread you will ever eat. The yeast in the beer does the rising in the oven, different beer gives a different flavoured bread, and a dark stout ale (like Guinness stout) makes a great pumpernickel type loaf.

01-18-2008, 11:01 AM	#6
Miros1 Goddess for Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NY State Posts: 3,303	Tell the red bus lady you need to stuff something in her oven for a while...

01-19-2008, 12:59 AM	#8
Miros1 Goddess for Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NY State Posts: 3,303	Ah! Hi Ghostman! (Yes, I had to go check, )

01-19-2008, 10:30 PM	#12
Miros1 Goddess for Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NY State Posts: 3,303	Lol, I just looked at the Hullabaloo yesterday, and I don't remember the third David.

01-20-2008, 09:56 AM	#13
Greg Da Guy Wut Owns Dis Joint Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 3,566	It might work to just search for "david". __________________ Who are all these people and what do they know?

01-20-2008, 07:31 PM	#14
David Former ghost Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 16	The last one is equinox or something. One hella of a story teller.

01-21-2008, 02:25 AM	#15
Greg Da Guy Wut Owns Dis Joint Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 3,566	Oh, right! I wonder what happened to the old gang? __________________ Who are all these people and what do they know?