Mother’s Day is one of the perfect opportunities to show your mother just how much you appreciate her. One easy way to do this is by making her a delicious cheesecake.
Cheesecake is one of the classic desserts that can be customized to suit your mom’s taste buds. It’s creamy, decadent, and has this dreamy indulgent taste that pleases the palate. And if your mom is a cheese lover, you can take it a notch higher by topping your cheesecake with Forager Tasty Cheddar cheese.
This will add a unique and savoury flavour to your cheesecake, making it stand out from the rest. We’ve come up with some easy cheesecake recipes that are not only delicious but will also make you look like a pro baker.
1. Classic Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In one mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until it’s fluffy.
3. Add in the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, and mix well.
4. Pour the mixture into the pre-made crust.
5. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
6. Once the cheesecake is done, let it cool at room temperature for 30 minutes.
7. Transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator to chill for at least two hours.
8. Once chilled, decorate the cheesecake with your forager-freeze dried tasty cheddar toppings, and enjoy!
2. Tropical Mango Cheesecake with Forager Tasty Cheddar
Source: El Mundo Eats
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
3 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups diced mango
1 cup Forager Tasty Cheddar cheese, grated
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a big mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and the melted butter until they are well mixed.
Press the resulting mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, and then using the back of a spoon, smooth it out.
Bake the crust for just 10 minutes, then take it from the oven and let it cool.
In another large mixing bowl, vigorously beat the cream cheese until smooth.
Add the sugar, eggs, sour cream, heavy cream, and the vanilla extract and vigorously beat until well combined.
Fold in the diced mango and grated Forager Tasty Cheddar cheese.
Pour the mixture over the cooled crust, spreading it out evenly.
Bake the cheesecake for approximately 50-60 minutes, or until when the edges are lightly browned and the centre is set.
Then take the cheesecake out of the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
Put the cheesecake in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours or until completely cooled.
Serve the cheesecake topped with additional diced mango and Forager Tasty Cheddar cheese.
3. No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
Directions:
1. In another large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until it’s fluffy.
2. Add in the powdered sugar and the vanilla extract, and mix well.
3. In a different bowl, use an electric mixer to thoroughly beat the heavy cream to firm peaks.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream well into the cream cheese mixture.
5. Pour the mixture into the pre-made crust.
6. put it in the e refrigerator to chill for at least two hours.
7. Once chilled, decorate the cheesecake with your forager-freeze dried tasty cheddar toppings, and enjoy!
4. Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 packages of cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup of sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 pre-made chocolate cookie crust
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In one mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until it’s fluffy.
3. Add in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
4. Melt the chocolate chips in another bowl in the microwave.
5. Pour the melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
6. Pour the mixture into the pre-made crust.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
8. Once the cheesecake is done, let it cool at room temperature for 30 minutes.
9. Transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator to chill for at least two hours.
10. Once chilled, decorate the cheesecake with your forager-freeze dried tasty cheddar toppings, and enjoy!
5. Classic New York Style Cheesecake with Forager Tasty Cheddar
Source: Epicurious
Ingredients:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
32 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
Forager Tasty Cheddar cheese, grated
Directions:
Start by getting your oven to preheat at 350°F (175°C).
Put the graham cracker crumbs and the melted butter in one large bowl and mix well. Press the resulting mixture into a 9-inch springform pan.
In a different bowl, vigorously beat the cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy. Add the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt, and beat until well combined.
Put in the sour cream and beat again until smooth.
Pour the cheesecake mixture into the pan you had prepared.
Bake the cake in your oven for 45-50 minutes or until when the cheesecake is set and golden brown.
Let the cheesecake slowly cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then chill it in the refrigerator for 4 hours before you serve.
Before serving, pour some Forager Tasty Cheddar over the cheesecake and enjoy the savoury flavour.
Conclusion
Cheesecake is a classic dessert loved by so many, but that doesn’t mean it has to be plain and boring. With these easy-to-follow recipes, you can make delicious and impressive cheesecakes right in your own kitchen.
And for those who want an extra flavour-packed twist, adding Forager Tasty Cheddar toppings will definitely make your cheesecakes stand out! So, what are you waiting for? Get baking and indulge in delightful cheesecake topped with amazing cheddar cheese flavour.