Chocolate Cheesecake Caramel Macchiato Trifle Food

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE - CARAMEL MACCHIATO TRIFLE

Steps:

• Make brownies according to directions using the water, oil and egg specified in the ingredients list; and let cool completely. Once cooled poke repeated with fork, then drizzle liqueur over the top.
• Mix up box of chocolate mousse mix according to directions.
• Using icecream scoop, scoop 1/2 brownie pan into the bottom of a large trifle dish in a random pattern.
• Pipe or scoop 1/2 the mousse over the brownies.
• Pipe or scoop 3/4 cup of the ready-made cheesecake over the mousse.
• Pipe or scoop 1/2 of the Cool Whip over the cheesecake.
• Sprinkle 1/2 of the Heath Bar over the top.
• Repeat all again ending up with the Heath Bar pieces on top.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

CARAMEL MACCHIATO CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F (175 degrees C).
• Lightly coat a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Mix together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar until well combined.
• Press into the bottom of the prepared springform pan, and 1 inch up the sides.
• Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes, then remove to cool on a wire rack.
• Reduce oven temperature to 325F (165 degrees C).
• Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy.
• Gradually add 1 cup of sugar, beating until blended.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Stir in sour cream, espresso and vanilla.
• Pour batter into the baked and cooled crust.
• Bake cheesecake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 5 minutes; then turn the oven off, partially open the door and allow the cheesecake to rest for 15 minutes more.
• Remove from the oven, and run a knife around the edges.
• Cool cheesecake on a wire rack to room temperature, then cover the springform pan with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours.
• To serve, cut the cheesecake into wedges and garnish each slice with whipped cream and caramel sauce.
• Cook time does not include refrigeration.

CARAMEL MACCHIATO CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Mix together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar until well combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared springform pan, and 1 inch up the sides. Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes, then remove to cool on a wire rack.
• Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar, beating until blended. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in sour cream, espresso and vanilla. Pour batter into the baked and cooled crust.
• Bake cheesecake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 5 minutes; then turn the oven off, partially open the door and allow the cheesecake to rest for 15 minutes more. Remove from the oven, and run a knife around the edges. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack to room temperature, then cover the springform pan with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours.
• To serve, cut the cheesecake into wedges and garnish each slice with whipped cream and caramel sauce.

CARAMEL CHOCOLATE TRIFLE

Steps:

• Prepare and bake cake according to directions for an 8 inch square baking pan.
• Cool on a wire rack.
• Prepare pudding according to pkg. directions.
• Cut cake into 1 1/2 inch cubes.
• Place 1/2 of the cubes in a 3 quart trifle bowl, or large glass serving bowl.
• Lightly press down to fill gaps.
• Top with 1/2 of the Cool Whip, pudding, caramel topping and toffee bits.
• Repeat layers.
• Cover and refrigerate.

BAKED CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 10-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Combine the graham cracker crumbs with the cocoa powder and 1 cup sugar. Toss with melted butter. Press into the bottom and 1 to 2-inches up the sides of the prepared springform pan.
• Bring 2 cups sugar and the water to a boil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue to cook without stirring until the mixture has turned a deep, golden color, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, and carefully pour in the heavy cream (the mixture will bubble vigorously). Return the caramel to the stove over low heat, and stir until completely liquefied. Stir in the chocolate until melted, then stir in the sour cream. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Beat the cream cheese until fluffy in an electric mixer. Add caramel mixture, and blend well, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally. Add eggs, one at a time, scraping the bowl after each addition. Add the vanilla with the last egg. Mix until well incorporated, then pour mixture into prepared pan.
• Place pan into a hot water bath with the water coming half way up the sides of the springform pan. Bake in the center of the preheated oven until the center has set, about 1 hour 15 minutes. The cheesecake is done when the middle 3 or 4 inches are still a little wobbly. Chill completely before serving.

CARAMEL CHOCOLATE TRIFLE

Steps:

• Prepare and bake cake according to package directions for an 8-in. square baking pan. Cool on a wire rack. Prepare pudding according to package directions., Cut cake into 1-1/2-in. cubes. Place half of the cubes in a 3-qt. trifle bowl or large glass serving bowl; lightly press down to fill in gaps. Top with half of the whipped topping, pudding, caramel topping and toffee bits; repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

TRIPLE-CARAMEL CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F.
• Mix graham crumbs, butter and 1/2 cup toffee pieces; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
• Beat cream cheese, sugar, dulce de leche and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended; pour over crust.
• Bake 1 hour 20 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours.
• Microwave caramel bits and cream in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until bits are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 30 sec. Cool 5 min; drizzle over cheesecake. Sprinkle with remaining toffee pieces.