SV cheesecake

caliking

Some folks asked for the recipe, so I decided to start a thread. Also, helps me to have a reference for myself.

Base recipe, for about 4oz (small Ball jar) x 6 servings:

Crust:
- heat oven to 350F

Crushed cookie
(Biscoff, graham cracker, Oreo, etc.)    3/4 cup (more if you want to have extra for topping)
Butter, melted                2 TBSP

- mix the crushed cookie with the butter
- fill each jar with 1.5 TBSP of the crust mixture, and lightly tamp it down
- bake for 10-15 mins, then remove from oven, and let cool to room temp

Filling:
Cream cheese, softened         8oz block
Sour cream                             1/4 cup (variations= buttermilk, cream, Greek yogurt)
Sugar                                     1/4 cup
Eggs                                       1-2
Salt, table                               3-finger pinch
Vanilla extract
Lemon juice                            1 tsp

- set SV to 176F
- mix all ingredients together, until the batter is smooth
- fold in whatever (fruit, crushed cookies, etc.)
- pour into jars, leaving about a 1/4" of headspace in each jar
- screw lids on until finger tight.
- SV x 90 mins
- Remove from bath, and let cool for 30 mins.
- refrigerate for 3 hrs, then serve. 

Oreo cheesecake:

 I'm not a fan of Oreo-flavored things, but this was pretty good. Folded 6 crushed Oreos into the batter. Next time, I'll sprinkle crushed Oreos on top, for a little crunch with every bite.

 
Strawberry cheesecake:

Everyone liked this one better. Flavored with strawberry syrup, but could have used strawberry puree. Dressed with raspberry syrup and crushed pistachios. I really dig how the finished serving looks like a flower (hibiscus?). 

Things to work on:
- the other dairy: sour cream vs. buttermilk vs. cream vs. Greek yogurt
- how many eggs? One egg may make it less dense, but depends on what else is added in. I would probably stick with two eggs if the batter looks on the runny side. 

Share any thoughts, tips, recommendations. This was my first crack at SV cheesecake, but I'd like to work out the kinks in the recipe.

JohnInCarolina

Have to say, right off the jump I’m impressed by the handiwork with the strawberries there.  That is very pretty. 

caliking

JohnInCarolina said:

Have to say, right off the jump I’m impressed by the handiwork with the strawberries there.  That is very pretty. 

 Thanks.

I jumped the gun, and accidentally posted the thread before adding the recipe. It makes more sense now. 

bluebird66

That looks so good!

caliking

bluebird66 said:

That looks so good!

Thanks! We’re trying to pace ourselves with the few that are left. 

BeanHead

On our Easter menu! I am gonna make a dozen tonight (1/2 plain and 1/2 mango) very excited for a cute dessert that won’t require much effort on Sunday. 

caliking

Let us know how they turn out @BeanHead . 

I’ve made SV mango pots de crème before, but have not tried the cheesecake, yet. 

I would suggest adding a 2 finger pinch of roasted ground cardamom seeds to the crust mix, and to the mango puree that goes in the batter, as well. 

One egg in the batter would be my preference. 

I personally like some lime zest in the batter. Pairs wonderfully with mango. 

Lastly, ataulfo mangoes are about to drop at our local Costco.  Best price for these available to us locally. YMMV. We’re on the cusp of mango season in stores here (I can give a mini tutorial on mangoes ) and I look forward to it every year! 

Side note: lichi/lychee season is also upon us,  but I feel they are best appreciated eaten as is. 

Hope y’all enjoy the Easter weekend. 

BeanHead

I grew up in Fla, I’m pretty solid in my mango knowledge. Also agree on the lychees, my grandparents had a tree in their yard I would sit in until I made myself sick. The next day would be the same, rinse and repeat. 

caliking

BeanHead said:

I grew up in Fla, I’m pretty solid in my mango knowledge. Also agree on the lychees, my grandparents had a tree in their yard I would sit in until I made myself sick. The next day would be the same, rinse and repeat. 

Have you checked out the mangoes at local Indian and Pakistani grocers? Alphonso, and chausa should be coming soon, but they’re pricey. 

I’m jealous that you could sit under a tree eating lichis! 

BeanHead

I have only ever seen the ataulfo at our Indian grocery. I picked up a
couple very ripe ones at a local market called The Farm Patch. I have a friend in Honduras who wants me to visit in late May so I can sample the different varieties they have in their campus gardens. It is very tempting to try new ones. 

caliking

BeanHead said:

I have only ever seen the ataulfo at our Indian grocery. I picked up a
couple very ripe ones at a local market called The Farm Patch. I have a friend in Honduras who wants me to visit in late May so I can sample the different varieties they have in their campus gardens. It is very tempting to try new ones. 

Just going for the mangoes would be well worth it  

Canugghead

@caliking Growing up back home, my favourite was Langra.

BeanHead

So many we can’t get locally it hurts. I want all the mangoes. 

caliking

Canugghead said:

@caliking Growing up back home, my favourite was Langra.

Mine, too! We ate Langra the most, then Himsagar, and sometimes Gulab Khus. My mom was quite the mango connoisseur, and knew all kinds of varieties.We were kids who just stuck with a couple!

A family friend owned mango orchards in Malda, and they would send  a basket of mangoes, every  now and then. Good times. 

BeanHead

Not sure if you are drinkers, but this mango wine is fantastic. From one of my favorite wine makers in south Florida. They use all sorts of fruit to make wine, the only one I have ever found to be distasteful was the carambola https://schneblywinery.com/mango-wine/

BeanHead

Didn’t get these done yesterday as planned, but they are about cool enough to fill and SV. My DH heard about your Oreo version and asked why I wasn’t trying that… so half will be Oreo and half will be plain. Gonna chop up my mangos and strawberries and have some tiny Oreos and Teddy Grams, and whipped cream out so folks can decorate their own dessert. He also asked why I was down in the bar so early and I didn’t have the energy to explain I needed the muddler from the bar to tamp down the crusts so I just said it is 5:00 somewhere. 

JohnInCarolina

BeanHead said:

 He also asked why I was down in the bar so early and I didn’t have the energy to explain I needed the muddler from the bar to tamp down the crusts so I just said it is 5:00 somewhere. 

LOL

caliking

Hope y'all enjoy them @BeanHead . 

Are you adding chopped mangoes to the cheesecake batter? I haven't tried that, but sounds like a good idea. 

BeanHead

I did not add the mango or the Oreo to the batter. Just used the Oreo for crusts. Thought that would give our guests more choices. DH got a sample and approved of the flavor profile for the Oreo crust. 

caliking

I dig  the idea of a cheesecake toppings bar. Stolen! 

OhioEgger

Good lord, that sounds amazing. SWMBO will be in heaven if I make this. (and of course I will).

BeanHead

The topping bar was a huge hit, mangos and teddy grahams were the hardest hit of the toppings with a surprising lack of interest in whipped cream and Oreos. I need a bigger pool of participants next time. 

Elijah

BeanHead said:

The topping bar was a huge hit, mangos and teddy grahams were the hardest hit of the toppings with a surprising lack of interest in whipped cream and Oreos. I need a bigger pool of participants next time. 

Be careful what you wish for 😀

BeanHead

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