Cheesecake - A Brief History of the Worlds Greatest Dessert

It is said that the Greeks served it to the athletes after the first Olympic Games. So, it's a good choice for your Olympic and even your Super Bowl parties. You can entertain your guests with everything that you know about the history of cheesecake and why it's appropriate for athletes.

Although the nutritional content varies, it is not unusual to see six grams of protein per slice. By comparison, a slice of Boston cream pie contains only two grams of protein per serving. If you're worried about sugar or carbohydrates, cheesecakes can be delicious without adding sugar or using flour.

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Of course, it's really difficult to make them at home, even if you're an excellent chef. It's easier and actually more economical to order one and have it delivered in time for the party.

Do you find the different varieties confusing? Here's a quick rundown. The most popular cheesecakes in America are New York style. This recipe combines heavy cream, cream cheese, eggs and egg yolks for added richness and a smooth consistency. Cottage cheese is sometimes added and lemon is often used for flavoring. True NY style has no crust. The outer edges are baked to a light golden brown, the interior is light and creamy. Only a hint of lemon is added for flavoring.

British and Australian
They don't bake or cook their cheesecake. It's made by mixing soft cheese, sugar cream and gelatin. The mixture is chilled till it sets and served cold. Sometimes, chocolate, Irish cream or raspberry is added for flavoring.

Italian
Italian style is based on the old Roman cheesecakes, which called for the use of honey, ricotta, flour and bay leaves. The modern recipes uses sugar instead of honey, omit the bay leaves and add vanilla extract for flavoring.

French
Neufchatel cheese provides the flavoring for the French style. It's appealing to some, but not to others, as the taste is stronger and vaguely reminiscent of mushrooms.

In the US, the equivalent of Neufchatel is known as "Farmer's cheese". You are likely to see some varieties, such as Pennsylvania Dutch, that list this ingredient, instead of cream cheese.

Added Flavors
Fruits, nuts and chocolate slivers are often used as toppings, as well as the more traditional sour cream topping that many of us are used to. Other flavorings, such as pumpkin and spice can be added to the cake itself.

Cheesecake - A Brief History of the Worlds Greatest Dessert

You can get crust or no crust varieties. It's a very flexible dessert that can be tailored to suit anyone's taste buds. One popular choice, particularly for parties, is the "sampler" cake. At http://www.cheesecakedelivered.com, for example, you can order a sampler with two slices of nine differently flavored cheesecakes. What more could anyone ask for?

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Deep Fried Cheesecake Recipe

Bet you didn't know that there was such thing as deep fried cheesecake? Cheesecake can literally be enjoyed in a variety of ways not just with its flavors but also with how it is served. This deep fried cheesecake recipe is certainly something you should try out. There is no doubt that you will be adding this to your list of favorite Cheesecake desserts.

Ingredients

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Cheesecake:
2 cups crushed graham crackers
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 stick melted butter
3 eggs
24 ounces softened cream cheese
4 ounces melted white baking chocolate

Deep fried rolls:
Vegetable oil for frying
30 spring roll wrappers
4 ounces chopped semi-sweet chocolate
1 cup milk
1 egg

Garnish:
Powdered sugar
Chocolate sauce
Whipped Cream

Directions

Cheesecake:
Combine graham crackers, 1/4 cup of sugar, and melted butter. Press onto a greased 9-inch springform pan and bake for 8 minutes in a 325 degrees F preheated oven. With an electric mixer, blend cream cheese and remaining 1 cup of sugar until it reaches a fluffy texture. Add eggs one by one and continue to blend at a slow speed. After 3 minutes, add melted white baking chocolate and mix until completely blended. Pour mixture over cooled crust and bake for 45 minutes. Let the cake cool on a wire rack and refrigerate overnight. Cut the cheesecake into 30, 3 x 1 inch pieces for frying.

Deep fried rolls:
Heat oil in a deep frying pan to about 365 degrees F. Whisk egg and milk together to produce an egg wash and apply it onto every spring roll wrapper with a pastry brush. Put each cut up cheesecake in the center of a wrapper and sprinkle with chopped semi-sweet chocolate. Roll up the wrapper ensuring that all sides are sealed properly. Fry the rolls in the oil until it turns to a golden brown color. Remove the rolls and dip on powdered sugar for coating. Let the rolls cool a bit before serving. Garnish with chocolate sauce and whipped cream on top.

This is a yummy fried cheesecake recipe that you should try making for your family and friends. To make it easier for you, you can also buy and order cheesecake online and have it delivered to you easily. This will not only save you time, but it will ensure that you will have delicious cheesecake to enjoy in your home without going through any trouble.

Deep Fried Cheesecake Recipe

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