Hershey's Special Dark Truffle Brownie Cheesecake

Hershey's Special Dark Truffle Brownie Cheesecake I do believe that a dessert this delicious is criminal. That's why I'm putting this cheesecake into the "Delicious Protection Program." Ingredients for Brownie Layer:6 tablespoons melted butter or margarine1-1/4 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 eggs1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/3 cup Hershey's cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2...

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Opéra Cake

Opéra Cake Adapted from Le Cordon Bleu Home Collection (Chocolate) This elegant chocolate-covered cake, whose invention is attributed to the Dalloyau pastry house, consists of layers of biscuit soaked in coffee syrup and garnished with butter cream and chocolate ganache. Preparation time: 2 hours + refrigerationServes 4 to 6 Ingredients Almond sponge 75 grams (2 ½ ounces)...

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Mini Cheesecakes with Wine Gelées

Mini Cheesecakes with wine Gelées ACTIVE: 30 MIN TOTAL TIME: 1 HR PLUS CHILLING SERVINGS: MAKES FOUR 3-INCH CAKES MAKE-AHEAD STAFF-FAVORITE Kate Zuckerman, pastry chef at Manhattan's Chanterelle and author of the new book, The Sweet Life, thinks most cheesecakes are too heavy and sweet. Her recipe uses goat cheese to lighten the texture and tangy crème fraîche...

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