The famous Junior's Cheesecake Cookbook by Alan Rosen and Beth Allen is one baking cookbook that belongs on book shelves in every kitchen. From the Brooklyn, New York restaurant, to the oven and finally to the plate, Junior's recipes makes it possible for bakers everywhere to recreate these decadent cheesecakes in their own kitchens!
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Part 2: Junior's Brownie Swirl Cheesecake Recipe
Junior's Cheesecake Cookbook
Starting with The Story of Junior's Cheesecake, this cookbook continues with one chapter after another of proven time-honored cheesecake recipes, tips, tricks and family memories. If that's not enough to lure the cheesecake-aholic in, the temptingly sinful, full color mouth-watering photos will!
The Story of Junior's Cheesecake
Alan Rosen begins the first chapter by telling the heart-warming and ambitious story of how Junior's Cheesecakes came to be. Ever since the 1950's, Junior's has been making dessert lovers happy with the most delicious and creamy cheesecakes in New York and beyond.
Junior's Cheesecake 101
This is a complete primer on how to bake a better cheesecake. Whether it's a crust recipe, how to prepare the pan, water bath techniques, how to deal with cracks or cheesecake decorating tips, it's covered in Junior's Cheesecake 101. This chapter also has one of the most detailed troubleshooting guides for everything that could cause cheesecake disasters, and how to either fix it, or prevent it from happening in the first place.
Junior's Favorites
From the Original New York Cheesecake to the decadent, over-the-top Peanut Butter Swirl Cheesecake, this section has all the classic and traditional cheesecake recipes Junior's is famous for.
Cheesecakes with Fruit
Fresh fruit toppings and swirls like strawberries, cherries and blueberries make plain cheesecakes come alive! White Chocolate & Raspberry Swirl, Apple Caramel Cheesecake, Key Lime Mousse and Cherry Crumb Cheesecake are among the favorites in this delicious chapter.
Celebration Cheesecakes
What better dessert to serve friends and loved ones on a holiday or birthday than a celebration cheesecake? The Cherry Heart Cheesecake will win over any guy or girl on Valentine's Day! The colorfully decorated Easter Egg Cheesecake will be the perfect centerpiece on an Easter brunch buffet table. Fourth of July is time for a Stars & Stripes Cheesecake. And Thanksgiving and Christmas wouldn't be complete without a Pumpkin Mousse Cheesecake or Tiramisu Cheesecake.
We Love Chocolate!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake, Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake, Heath bar Cheesecake and Junior's Brownie Swirl Cheesecake are enough to make anyone run for a tall glass of cold milk!
Little Fellas
There are times when a big cheesecake is just too...big! Whatever the reason; a party, bake sale or the need to control temptation and portion size, these Little Fellas are quick to make, cute and portable. Bake them in cupcake liners, decorate the tops and plan a party!
Skyscraper Cheesecakes
If the Little Fellas are too little, and Junior's Favorites aren't big enough, there's always the Skyscraper Cheesecakes to totally impress the boss. They're cakes within cakes, decorated with Junior's icing.
Final Words
Junior's Cheesecake Cookbook has everything a wannabe cheesecake baker would look for in a cookbook - recipes, how-to's, high quality photos and good value. What this book doesn't have is diet, low fat or diabetic cheesecake recipes. What you see is what you get. High calorie, full flavor heavenly cheesecakes.
Junior's Cheesecake Cookbook's cover art and Brownie Swirl Cheesecake photo used with permission in writing from The Taunton Press.
Title: Junior’s Cheesecake Cookbook; 50 To-Die-For Recipes for New York-Style Cheesecake
Authors: Alan Rosen and Beth Allen
Publisher: The Taunton Press (October 2, 2007)
Photographer: Mark Ferri
ISBN-10: 1561588806
ISBN-13: 978-1561588800
Hardcover: 176 pages - US $22.00; CAN $28.00
Cheesecake Recipes To-Die-For!
- Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe - An original New York Style Cheesecake with fresh strawberry topping.
- Chocolate Zebra Cheesecake Recipe - Alternating stripes of vanilla and chocolate cheesecake look like a zebra when sliced!
- White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe - Ultra creamy, over-the-top cheesecake indulgence!
Donna Diegel - Donna Diegel is an experienced baker and published author with more than 25 years of experience in the food industry.
