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  • Eggnog Mini Cheesecakes

    Eggnog Mini Cheesecakes

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    The holidays have come and gone, leaving a trail of obesity and broken diets in their wake.  I, for one, have no regrets.  Sure, none of my pants fit me quite right anymore, but it was worth it.  Plus, it’s a great time for some baking experimentation.

    I came up with this recipe after I entered a baking contest at work, at the insistence of my coworkers.  I originally planned to enter one of the candy bar cakes, but my friends urged me to come up with a dessert that used “holiday flavors.”  Pumpkin seemed too obvious, so I tried eggnog.  And, I went with cheesecake because I figured it would be something that few people would do.

    These eggnog mini cheesecakes are spiked with a hint of rum, and are topped with rum caramel sauce.  You can easily make these “kid-friendly” by omitting the booze, but I think it adds an extra depth of flavor to the overall dish. (more…)

  • Mini Mango Cheesecakes

    Mini Mango Cheesecakes

    It’s Mango Season in South Florida!  And, at my new job, my coworkers are not stingy about sharing the wealth.  We have been getting bags full of mangoes every day from a coworker’s over-productive tree.  But, there are only so many mangoes you can eat as is.  And, overripe mangoes are plentiful.  We were discussing possible uses for these overripe fruits, when he asks “can you make mango cheesecake?”  Well, I never have, but there’s a first time for everything!

    I came up with this recipe after a little bit of online research, and adjusting my standard mini cheesecake recipe accordingly.  And, because I am a big supporter of portion control and like cute little things, I made mini mango cheesecakes.  You can use my previous mini cheesecake post as a guideline, if you’re unsure of the step-by-step process. (more…)

  • Mini Cheesecakes

    Mini Cheesecakes

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    Cheesecake is delicious.  And, while it is made of pretty basic ingredients, it is surprisingly easy to screw up.  If you’ve ever had a bad slice of cheesecake, you know exactly what I’m talking about.  Fear not, though!  I’ve got your back. (more…)