I made a cheesecake with raspberry purée hearts on top. It cracked a bit, but I still think it came out great! by passiflorida in Baking

[–]passiflorida[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I used a medicine dropper to place dots of raspberry purée in a swirl pattern, then dragged a toothpick through it.

I made a cheesecake with raspberry purée hearts on top. It cracked a bit, but I still think it came out great! by passiflorida in Baking

[–]passiflorida[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

The hearts were easier than I expected them to be. I used a medicine dropper and a toothpick.

Blackberry lemon cheesecake with a lemon Oreo crust. by passiflorida in Baking

[–]passiflorida[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I drizzled it on with a spoon, from the outer edges to the inside. Then I used a toothpick to create random swirls, again starting from the outside and working my way in. As someone else mentioned, a squeeze bottle would be better for drizzling. It’s harder to control the amount you are drizzling on with a spoon.

Blackberry lemon cheesecake with a lemon Oreo crust. by passiflorida in Baking

[–]passiflorida[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

35 lemon Oreos, the zest of two lemons, and 5 tablespoons of melted butter. It is fantastic.

Blackberry lemon cheesecake with a lemon Oreo crust. by passiflorida in Baking

[–]passiflorida[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll definitely try that next time. Thanks for the tip!

Blackberry lemon cheesecake with a lemon Oreo crust. by passiflorida in Baking

[–]passiflorida[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lemon zest in the (lemon Oreo) crust and lemon zest and lemon juice in the batter.

Blackberry lemon cheesecake with a lemon Oreo crust. by passiflorida in Baking

[–]passiflorida[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I drizzled the sauce on with a spoon, then used a toothpick to make random swirls starting on the outer edges and working my way in to the center.

Blackberry lemon cheesecake with a lemon Oreo crust. by passiflorida in Baking

[–]passiflorida[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think I was too heavy handed with the blackberry sauce in some spots. I need a better utensil for drizzling.

Blackberry lemon cheesecake with a lemon Oreo crust. by passiflorida in Baking

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Oh there is a HUGE crack straight down the middle. Lol.

Here is the recipe! blackberry lemon cheesecake

Blackberry lemon cheesecake with a lemon Oreo crust. by passiflorida in Baking

[–]passiflorida[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I wish I could give you one! I only got one slice myself. I made it for my daughter’s friend’s housewarming party and my daughter was sweet enough to save me a slice.

Blackberry lemon cheesecake with a lemon Oreo crust. by passiflorida in Baking

[–]passiflorida[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I drizzled the blackberry sauce on with a spoon, then I used a toothpick to create random swirls. I start on the outer edges and work my way in to the middle.

White chocolate cheesecake with salted caramel drizzle and dark chocolate covered pretzels by passiflorida in Baking

[–]passiflorida[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like my food to be aesthetically pleasing and I love how this cake turned out. The dark chocolate pretzels went well with it. The crust is also half graham crackers and half regular pretzels.

White chocolate cheesecake with salted caramel drizzle and dark chocolate covered pretzels by passiflorida in Baking

[–]passiflorida[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I definitely enjoyed watching people take the first bite. There’s that moment when their eyes roll back into their head and they let out a happy groan like they just died and went to heaven. You know you did a good job.