So this week's Tuesdays with Dorie pick by Margaret is actually Low and Lush Chocolate Cheesecake, but I had a couple issues with that. For one, seriously - is this really a "short" cheesecake?!? Because anything taller than one inch is no longer short in my book. So I was going to shorten it to Lush Chocolate Cheesecake, but then I realized that I was probably not the only one who would then assume it contained massive amounts of alcohol. Which is doesn't (damn, why didn't I think of that?). So here we are, with a relatively unassuming name for this not so unassuming dessert.
Except it wasn't a dessert. It was breakfast. Seriously. I brought it in for the guys at work (yes, again). Just a week after an unfrosted pumpkin spice cheesecake debacle (profanity alert). But in all fairness, this was a different shift of guys, so I felt they would probably appreciate a nice chocolate cheesecake. But I also took it out to them at 8:30a, and it was gone by 10a. Am I the only one whose stomach turns at the idea of cheesecake that early in the morning?
The recipe itself made me a bit skeptical initially, to be honest. I'm slowly getting behind the chocolate + cinnamon thing, so putting cinnamon in the graham cracker crust was okay by me. But the batter itself? I felt like it needed a bit more chocolate - it was so incredibly pale! Even four ounces of bittersweet chocolate didn't really seem like enough, but since I didn't get to try it, I have to take their opinions. Which were universally positive. Surprising, since if they could all eat plain cheesecake with cherries on top they would be happy (it could be that nasty cherry pie filling and they'd be happy, I swear!).
Last Week: Chocolate Pecan Tartlets
Next Week: Doubling up with a Tarte Tatin and Cocoa Buttermilk Cake
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
TWD: Chocolate Cheesecake
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Trust me - it tastes great - just looks pale! Glad you did the cinnamon trick - gives it that extra kick - and sounds like everyone enjoyed it!
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Oh it looks lovely, Caitlin! I don't think I've ever made or tried chocolate cheesecake before (not counting white chocolate). The idea of it always seemed perhaps a bit too rich to stomach, but if it went down well with your colleagues then it can't be entirely a bad thing :) (Mine eat anything for breakfast too! I find it astounding to say the least..)
Looks gorgeous Caitlin. I glazed mine with some ganache, waiting for the sun to come up to get some decent photos!
I'm okay with cheesecake in the morning some days. Those guys at work must love you, though I'm gonna have to read that other post now.
Your cheesecake looks great. No, it was not chocolaty enough. And I just happened to have some of an open can of cherry pie filling and my husband tried it on this cheesecake and loved it. Yep, men!
Happy New Year!
I think it is so nice that you bring them the whole cake, morning or not, and I'm sure they will HATE when you move away!!
even after all this Christmas eating. I would still eat a big slice :)
Looks great. I thought it was a bit pale too. Not a huge hit at my house. I wish I had a group of hungry guys I could feed it to.
I can easily do apple pie for breakfast, but cheesecake? Poor deprived people. Anne Marie
even I, who could eat ice cream cake for breakfast, could not eat chocolate cheesecake for breakfast. Even if it is tasty.
What a shame you didn't get to try this. It knocked my socks off! Next time keep a slice for yourself- you'll be glad you did.
I'm with you, more chocolate was needed for this one. Maybe a chocolate cookie crust and 70%? Cheesecake for breakfast just sounds wrong.
I made the homemade hot fudge sauce and drizzled it over the cheesecake. Helped kick up the chocolate flavor. So did a chocolate crust. (Btw, love your mini gingerbread houses!!!)
I am sure the guys at work loved it! :) Your photos make it look delicious!
I have to admit I don't like cheesecake as a rule. Too rich, typically. But for some reason, I think I would enjoy chocolate cheesecake. Not that I've tasted one before. Though agree this looks a little pale. But as long as it tastes nice, right?
I ate a slice for breakfast this morning. It was the last slice so I had to.
Love your photos!
Agree it was a little 'pale' when it came to flavor, but good. Yours looks perfect. And you made the whole recipe. I'm expressed.
Thanks for baking with me this week.
With its mild chocolate flavor, I'd say this is a perfect breakfast cheesecake! Yours looks great, and you have some very lucky coworkers.
This looks excellent! I especially like the last photo..
Looks great, Caitlin, and sounds like it was appreciated. Thanks for the laugh with the comments about the previous cheesecake. =)
This cheesecake looks fantastic to me. Happy New Year, Caitlin!
Oh my, that looks like it belongs in a magazine. Very nice!
I'm still not on the cinnamon-chocolate band wagon yet. I've tried though.
Supposed to not be thinking about luscious chocolaty desserts like this on the very first day of the year. YUM.
Thanks for the tip about having cheesecake for breakfast. It has all the important food groups in it, but could use more chocolate! Yours looks divine!
I'll be honest - I eat a lot of things for breakfast that most people would not consider healthy breakfast items, but cheesecake for breakfast does not appeal to me at all. Yours looks lovely though - great photos!
my cheesecake was really low, even though you can't tell from the pics. i didn't realize it would be from the name until i finished it though LOL
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