Every once in awhile it is just nice to be able to create a special cake on a tight budget .
We all know that money isn't made of elastic .
Making a cake or dessert from scratch can be expensive as you usually need to purchase ingredients that are not normally stocked in your pantry .
On the other hand if you have the time and a well stocked pantry , it could be argued that you as the cook have more control over the flavour and texture .
Then again I constantly hear that recipes don't work or food doesn't look like it does on the screen or in books and it is true some recipes are incorrectly printed and a lot of the photos of food in books have been photo shopped .The debate will continue .......
What excites me ..... whether you are a cook or a constructor you are creating a dish that will give you great satisfaction and you can share with family and friends .
There is no cooking involved . Serves 10 - 12
INGREDIENTS
You just need to purchase 3 generic brand cheesecakes ...( IGA or Aldi ) @$3.00 each .
2 packets of chocolate fingers @$ 1.69 a packet ( woolworths )
METHOD
Layer the 3 cheesecakes on a serving plate and then spread each chocolate finger with chocolate nutella and lightly press into the sides of the cheesecake .
Sprinkle with icing sugar .
This can be frozen but allow 4 hours from frozen to thaw in a sealed container in the refrigerator .
If consuming on the same day keep in a sealed container in your refrigerator .
This cake slices easily into wedges with chocolate fingers served alongside .
A dollop of sour cream doesn't go astray .( optional )
TOTAL COST...$12.38
HOMEMADE TRIPLE LAYERED WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
No cooking involved . Serves 10 - 12
INGREDIENTS
200gm of good quality white chocolate ..$18.00
300gm of creamed cheese ...$9.00
300ml of cream .....$6.00
1 packet of gingernut biscuits ...$6.00
2 packets of white chololate fingers ...$5.00
METHOD
Firstly whip the cream (900ml ) till thickened but not holding peaks .
Break the white chocolate( 600gm ) into rough pieces and place in a bowl and microwave in 15 second increments allowing to melt very gently ,stir occasionally with a wooden spoon..
Then remove , set aside while you prepare the base .
Break 525 gm of gingernut biscuits into a processor and process to a crumb .
Now add 150gm of softened butter / margarine process until mixture starts to clump .
Divide the base mix into 3
Press the mix into 3 lightly sprayed 20cm springform pans.
Place in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling .
Now place 900 gm of cream cheese ( @room temp )into the bowl of your beater , and beat until soft .
Gently fold in the melted chocolate and then the softly whipped cream
Add 3 tsp of lemon juice and 1 dsp of vanilla extract .
Divide the mixture into 3 and pour and scrape evenly over the 3 bases .
The mixture should be mousse like .
Smooth over the top and cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours.
To serve remove cakes from pans and carefully layer cheesecakes on a serving plate .
Spread the white chocolate fingers with lemon butter and softly press into the sides of the cheesecake .
Bring to room temperature before slicing .
TOTAL COST ...$44.00
We all know that money isn't made of elastic .
Making a cake or dessert from scratch can be expensive as you usually need to purchase ingredients that are not normally stocked in your pantry .
On the other hand if you have the time and a well stocked pantry , it could be argued that you as the cook have more control over the flavour and texture .
Then again I constantly hear that recipes don't work or food doesn't look like it does on the screen or in books and it is true some recipes are incorrectly printed and a lot of the photos of food in books have been photo shopped .The debate will continue .......
What excites me ..... whether you are a cook or a constructor you are creating a dish that will give you great satisfaction and you can share with family and friends .
INGREDIENTS
You just need to purchase 3 generic brand cheesecakes ...( IGA or Aldi ) @$3.00 each .
2 packets of chocolate fingers @$ 1.69 a packet ( woolworths )
METHOD
Layer the 3 cheesecakes on a serving plate and then spread each chocolate finger with chocolate nutella and lightly press into the sides of the cheesecake .
Sprinkle with icing sugar .
This can be frozen but allow 4 hours from frozen to thaw in a sealed container in the refrigerator .
If consuming on the same day keep in a sealed container in your refrigerator .
This cake slices easily into wedges with chocolate fingers served alongside .
A dollop of sour cream doesn't go astray .( optional )
TOTAL COST...$12.38
HOMEMADE TRIPLE LAYERED WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
No cooking involved . Serves 10 - 12
INGREDIENTS
200gm of good quality white chocolate ..$18.00
300gm of creamed cheese ...$9.00
300ml of cream .....$6.00
1 packet of gingernut biscuits ...$6.00
2 packets of white chololate fingers ...$5.00
METHOD
Firstly whip the cream (900ml ) till thickened but not holding peaks .
Break the white chocolate( 600gm ) into rough pieces and place in a bowl and microwave in 15 second increments allowing to melt very gently ,stir occasionally with a wooden spoon..
Then remove , set aside while you prepare the base .
Break 525 gm of gingernut biscuits into a processor and process to a crumb .
Now add 150gm of softened butter / margarine process until mixture starts to clump .
Divide the base mix into 3
Press the mix into 3 lightly sprayed 20cm springform pans.
Place in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling .
Now place 900 gm of cream cheese ( @room temp )into the bowl of your beater , and beat until soft .
Gently fold in the melted chocolate and then the softly whipped cream
Add 3 tsp of lemon juice and 1 dsp of vanilla extract .
Divide the mixture into 3 and pour and scrape evenly over the 3 bases .
The mixture should be mousse like .
Smooth over the top and cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours.
To serve remove cakes from pans and carefully layer cheesecakes on a serving plate .
Spread the white chocolate fingers with lemon butter and softly press into the sides of the cheesecake .
Bring to room temperature before slicing .
TOTAL COST ...$44.00
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