Indulge in the timeless classic of Black and White Cheesecake, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This iconic dessert combines two contrasting layers – a rich, creamy cheesecake and a velvety chocolate mousse – creating a harmonious balance between sweet and tangy, light, and decadent. With a buttery graham cracker crust serving as its sturdy foundation, this cheesecake is not only visually striking but also a textural delight. Learn how to master this culinary masterpiece with our comprehensive recipe, including step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and variations to suit your preferences. Discover the secrets to achieving the perfect cheesecake filling, from selecting the finest cream cheese to ensuring a smooth and creamy texture. Explore the art of crafting a luscious chocolate mousse that is both airy and indulgent.
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ULTRA CREAMY BLACK AND WHITE CHEESECAKE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 11h20m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Arrange the oven racks in the center and lower third of the oven. Place a baking dish or roasting pan on the bottom rack and fill halfway with water. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- 2. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place 2 tablespoons of the sugar and the cookies in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse until moist. Press the mixture into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the springform pan. Set aside.
- 3. Beat the cream cheese and remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar until creamy in the bowl of a standing mixer or using a hand mixer. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time until just incorporated. Beat in the sour cream, flour and vanilla. Reserve 3 cups of the batter (this does not need to be refrigerated) and stir the melted chocolate and almond extract into the remaining batter. (Don't worry if there are tiny flecks of chocolate in the batter, they will bake into the cheesecake.) Pour the chocolate batter over the crust. Bake the cheesecake on the center rack of the oven until the edges are just set but the center is still a bit jiggly, 30 to 35 minutes.
- 4. Slowly pour the reserved vanilla batter over the chocolate layer and continue to bake until the cheesecake is just set but the center is slightly jiggly, another 40 to 45 minutes. Turn off the oven, open the door slightly and let the cheesecake cool 20 minutes. Remove and run a knife around the edge of the pan. Cool to room temperature and then chill overnight.
- 5. Before serving, let stand at room temperature for about 1 hour. Remove the sides of the pan. Garnish generously with white and semisweet chocolate curls.
BLACK-AND-WHITE CHEESECAKE SQUARES
Black and white come together in the layers of these bars: A rich chocolate base and generous chocolate crumbles surround a layer of creamy cheesecake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Line dish with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on both long sides, then spray parchment.
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl. Cream butter and granulated sugar with a mixer until smooth. Add 2 eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla, and beat until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture. Increase speed to medium; beat until incorporated.
- Reserve 1 cup of dough; cover, and refrigerate. Press remaining dough into bottom of prepared dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Bake until base is set and edges are puffed, about 25 minutes. Let cool in dish on a wire rack.
- Mix cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and remaining egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a medium bowl. Spread over cooled base; crumble reserved dough on top. Bake until filling is set, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in dish on wire rack, then lift out using overhang. Cut into 24 squares.
BLACK AND WHITE CHEESECAKE
It seems as if my best friend, Judy, with whom I grew up, has been surfing the net and landed on the Godiva web site, too. I had this cheesecake at her house and we all sat there in quiet silence after an evening of sheer decadence. This was recipe was the last straw! I haven't allowed for chilling and cooling times - it is approximately 24 hours.
Provided by Manami
Categories Cheesecake
Time 3h
Yield 1 cheesecake, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- MAKE CHOCOLATE CRUST:.
- Preheat oven to 250°F.
- Tightly wrap outside of 11" springform pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Mix together cookie crumbs and sugar in bowl.
- Add melted butter and stir until combined.
- Press mixture evenly into the bottom and sides of prepared pan.
- MAKE FILLING:.
- Beat cream cheese in mixing bowl until creamy, using electric mixer at medium speed.
- Gradually add sugar and beat until blended.
- Add vanilla and flour, mixing just until combined, at low speed.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Add yolks and half-and-half, beating until smooth.
- Stir in chopped solid ivory.
- Pour mixture into crust and smooth out top.
- Bake for 2 hours or until firm.
- Turn off oven and leave cheesecake in oven with door propped open for 1 hour or more.
- Cool in pan on wire rack for 1 hour.
- Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
- MAKE CHOCOLATE GLAZE:.
- Place corn syrup, water, butter in saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook until butter is melted and mixture comes to a boil.
- Remove from heat.
- Add chopped chocolate and rum or rum extract and let stand 30 seconds.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Loosen edge of cheesecake with knife.
- Remove cake from springform pan.
- Spread chocolate glaze over top of cheesecake.
- Refrigerate 15 minutes to set glaze.
- Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired.
- Cut wedges and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 937.8, Fat 60.6, SaturatedFat 36.1, Cholesterol 200.2, Sodium 445.2, Carbohydrate 89.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 73.8, Protein 13.5
BLACK AND WHITE CHEESECAKE (PRESSURE COOKER)
From Lorna Sass's book "The Pressured Cook". This recipe requires a 7-inch springform pan. It is a very rich, crustless, chocolate marbled cheesecake. Sometimes this cheesecake emerges from the pressure cooker looking "rustic" (with some peaks and valleys on top), but the flavor is dependably wonderful! This cheesecake will get firmer and denser when refrigerated overnight. For best flavor, bring to room temp before serving. This cheesecake freezes well. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE reduced fat products in this recipe, they contain more water and will not set up properly! Cooking Time includes 15 minutes for natural release. See NOTE for Lemon Cheesecake variation.
Provided by Dee514
Categories Cheesecake
Time 1h
Yield 1 7-inch cheesecake cake, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Grease the 7-inch springform pan liberally with butter and set aside.
- Using a food processor, blend cream cheese, sugar and flour for about 15 seconds.
- Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla blending until smooth (about 10 seconds more).
- Do not over mix the batter!
- Remove 1 cup of the batter and blend it into the melted chocolate.
- Pour all of the remaining batter into prepared pan.
- Using a tablespoon, gently drop dollops of the chocolate batter onto the top of the cheesecake (spaced evenly apart).
- Swirl the flat side of a knife through the batter in eight to ten figure-8's to create the swirls.
- Place the pan in the center of a long piece (about 2-feet) of heavy duty aluminum foil.
- Bring the two long ends up to meet, and fold over to seal them together, creating a small tent to allow a bit of space for the rising of the cheesecake.
- Bring the short ends of the foil together, pressing them tightly against the pan.
- Place a trivet or steaming rack on the bottom of the cooker.
- Place the cheesecake on top of the trivet.
- Pour in enough water to reach half way up the sides of the springform pan.
- Lock lid in place.
- Over high heat, bring to high pressure.
- Reduce heat just enough to maintain high pressure, and cook for 35 minutes.
- Turn off heat and allow pressure to drop naturally (about 15 minutes).
- Tilting pan away from you, unlock and remove lid, allowing steam to escape.
- Let cheesecake cool for a few minutes before removing it from the pressure cooker.
- Set pan on a cooling rack, remove foil and allow cheesecake to cool to room temperature.
- If there is a tiny puddle of water on the middle of the cake, gently blot it up with a paper towel.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, bring the cheesecake to room temperature, remove sides of pan (leave pan base in place, and set on serving platter).
- Arrange berries on top and around sides of cake, slice and serve.
- NOTE: For Lemon Cheesecake, omit the vanilla extract and the chocolate from the recipe, do not set aside 1 cup of batter.
- Add 1 Tablespoon of freshly grated lemon zest to all of the batter, blending well, and proceed with baking instructions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.6, Fat 40, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 239.8, Sodium 372.6, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 37.2, Protein 10.5
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: This will ensure that your cheesecake tastes its best. Look for cream cheese that is smooth and free of lumps, and use fresh eggs and butter.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature: This will help it blend smoothly with the other ingredients. If the cream cheese is too cold, it will be difficult to mix and may cause the cheesecake to curdle.
- Don't overbeat the batter: Overbeating the batter can incorporate too much air, which can cause the cheesecake to rise and fall too much in the oven. This can lead to cracks in the cheesecake.
- Bake the cheesecake in a water bath: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the cheesecake from overcooking. You can use a springform pan or a regular cheesecake pan for this.
- Chill the cheesecake before serving: This will help it to set and firm up. You can chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Conclusion:
This black and white cheesecake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is rich, creamy, and delicious. With its striking appearance, it is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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