 The
Food Processor Bible and an Easy Cheesecake
by
Melissa Trainer
on June 22, 2009, www.aldenteblog.com
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I love my
Cuisinart
food processors and rely on them daily to crank out family friendly
food. Over the years, I've collected many food processor cookbooks and one
of my favorites is The
Food Processor Bible by Norene Gilletz. Published by Vancouver's
Whitecap Books, this book is an absolute treasure trove of food processor
recipes and ideas.
Gilletz is a Toronto-based cook, author, and teacher who has more than
thirty years of food processor experience under her belt. I've never met
Norene in person, but I've spoken to her many times over the phone. She's
one of those generous cooks who has a knack for creating simple
recipes and delicious food. Her recipes are suitable for Kosher and
non Kosher cooks alike.
About two years ago, I decided to try Norene's Easy Cheesecake recipe,
which I found in The Food Processor Bible. The cheesecake lived up
to its name. It took just a few minutes to whiz together in the processor.
The results were so outstanding that I started bringing this cheesecake to
dinner parties, potlucks, and teacher luncheons.
Last year, I carted it to a remote lakeside cabin for a massive July 4th
party. On site, I topped the cheesecake with fresh raspberries and
blueberries and piped the perimeter with some fresh cream. The cheesecake
was such a hit that I still have kids asking me to bring "that yummy
cheesecake" to the next party.
So, if you are gearing up for a party, try Norene's Easy Cheesecake. It's
always successful.
EASY
CHEESECAKE
Ingredients:
Crust:
18 single graham wafers (about 1 1/2 cups crumbs)
6 tablespoons soft butter or margarine, cut into small chunks
2 tablespoons sugar (granulated or brown)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Filling:
4 cups (2 pounds) cream cheese, cut in chunks
(half cottage cheese may be used)
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs (or 2 eggs plus 4 egg whites)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or 2 tablespoons lemon juice)
Topping of your choice
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. For crust: Break wafers into chunks. Process on steel blade until
coarse crumbs are formed. Add remaining crust ingredients and process until
blended, 5 or 6 seconds. Press into sprayed 10-inch springform pan. Wipe
bowl and blade with paper towels.
3. For filling: Process cheese with sugar until blended, about 15
seconds. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Process until smooth and creamy, 20
to 30 seconds longer. Pour over crust.
4. Place a pie plate half-filled with water on lowest rack of oven. Place
cheesecake on middle rack. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes. When done, edges will
be set but center will jiggle slightly. Turn off heat and let cheesecake
cool in oven with door partly open for about one hour. It will firm up
during this time
5. Refrigerate. Add desired topping and chill for 3 to 4 hours before
serving. Can be made a day or two ahead.
Makes 12 servings
--Melissa A. Trainer
The
Food Processor Bible
Whitecap
Books
CDN $29.95
ISBN 1552852113
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