Emerils Pumpkin Cheesecake 2 Food

EMERIL LAGASSE'S PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Combine the graham cracker crumbs, pecans, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon in a bowl.
• Pour in the melted butter and stir well to blend.
• Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
• Combine the cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and the nutmeg in the bowl of an electric mixer.
• Beat until fluffy.
• Add the eggs and yolks, beating on low speed until just blended.
• Fold in the cream and pumpkin purée.
• Pour the batter into the crust-lined pan, and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake until the center is nearly set, about 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and cool for 15 minutes.
• Carefully run a small, sharp knife between the cake and the sides of the pan.
• Release the sides of the pan and cool at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Cover the cheesecake tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator at least 4 hours, or up to 8 hours, before serving.

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH BOURBON-SPIKED CREAM

Steps:

• Prepare the cheesecake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the wafer crumbs, ground pecans and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a 12-inch springform pan. In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, mix the cream cheese until smooth. Add the brown sugar and process until blended. Add the eggs one at a time, processing until fully incorporated, then blend in the heavy cream. Add the flour, salt, cinnamon and vanilla and blend until smooth. Add the pumpkin and blend until smooth.
• Pour the filling over the crust in the pan. Bake 1 hour, 15 minutes, or until the cheesecake is just set. Remove from the oven. Use a knife to loosen the cake from the side of the pan; this will prevent it from splitting down the center. Let cool completely before slicing.
• Meanwhile, make the toppings: Combine the whipped cream and bourbon in a bowl and mix until blended. For the chocolate sauce, combine the half-and-half and butter in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Heat until a thin, paper-like skin appears on top; do not boil. Add the chocolate chips and vanilla and stir until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat and let cool.
• Remove the side of the springform pan and slice the cheesecake. Top each piece with a drizzle of chocolate sauce and some bourbon whipped cream.

HARVEST PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in the butter.
• Press onto the bottom and 2 inches up the sides of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes.
• Cool on a wire rack.
• In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
• Add eggs, pumpkin and spices; beat just until combined.
• Pour into crust.
• Place cheesecake/pan in a large rectangular baking pan filled with 2 inches of hot water; place in a 350 degree oven and bake for 1 hour or until center is almost set.
• Remove cheesecake from oven and water-filled pan and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
• Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
• Refrigerate until completely cooled (center will fall).
• Remove sides of pan just before serving.
• Garnish with whipped cream.

SPIDERWEB PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Combine wafer crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom and 1 inches up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan.
• In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth.
• Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined.
• Whisk in pumpkin, cornstarch, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice just until blended.
• Pour into crust.
• Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until center is almost set.
• Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
• Combine topping ingredients; spread over filling.
• Bake at 350° for 6 minutes.
• Cool on a wire rack for 10 minute.
• Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
• Refrigerate overnight then remove from pan.
• In a saucepan, bring the sugar, cream of tartar and water to a boil over medium heat.
• Boil, without stirring, until mixture turns a light amber color and candy thermometer reads 350°.
• Immediately remove from the heat and stir.
• Cool, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until hot sugar mixture falls off a metal spoon in a fine thread.
• Using a spoon or meat fork, carefully drizzle syrup over waxed paper to form spiderwebs
• Cool completely.
• Place melted chocolate in a resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag.
• Pipe 1-in. spiders onto parchment or foil; cool completely.
• With remaining melted chocolate, pipe two or three dots on each web; attach spiders.
• Cut cheesecake; place a web on top of each slice and remaining spiders on the side.

SMOKED SALMON CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a 10-inch springform pan, combine the Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and melted butter together.
• Blend thoroughly and season the mixture with Essence.
• Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the pan.
• In a saute pan, over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
• When the olive is hot, add the onions and peppers.
• Season the mixture with Essence.
• saute the vegetables for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and remove from the heat and cool completely.
• Using a food processor, fitted with a metal blade, add the cream cheese.
• Process the cheese until smooth.
• With the machine running, add the eggs, one at a time.
• Add the cream, salt and black pepper.
• Process the mixture until incorporated.
• Remove the mixture from the machine and turning into a mixing bowl.
• Fold the vegetable mixture, Gouda cheese, smoked salmon and parsley into the cheese mixture.
• reseason the mixture if needed.
• Pour the cheese mixture into the prepared pan.
• Place the pan on the middle rack in the oven and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the cheesecake is set in the center.
• Remove the cheesecake from the oven and cool completely before slicing.
• GARNISH: In a small mixing bowl, whisk the creme fraiche and lemon juice together.
• Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
• Fold in the chives.
• To assemble, place a small pool of the sauce in the center of each plate.
• Lay one piece of the cheesecake in the center of the sauce.
• Garish each plate with the red onions, capers, egg whites, egg yolks, caviar and parsley.

EMERIL'S LOBSTER CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the Parmesan, bread crumbs, and butter, blend thoroughly. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
• In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions, and the peppers. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes, remove from the heat.
• Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. With the machine running, add the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Beat in the cream, Gouda, and sauteed vegetables until fully incorporated, about 2 minutes.
• Fold in the lobster meat and the parsley. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake until firm, about 1 hour.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature. If you refrigerate the cake before serving, allow to come to room temperature before serving.
• To serve, cut the cake into wedges with a warm knife. Serve each wedge with the creme fraiche, sprinkled with parsley and onions. Garnish with a dollop of caviar.