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Title: Sweet Ginger Rum Cheesecake
Categories: Cheesecake
Yield: 8 Servings
2 | c | Crushed graham crackers |
1 1/2 | ts | Ground ginger |
1/2 | c | Melted butter |
ÕFILLING: 1 lb. cream cheese 2/3 c. brown sugar 3 eggs, separated 2 1/2 tbsp. rum 4 tbsp. chopped crystalized ginger 1 1/4 tbsp. gelatin 1/4 c. water 1 c. cream Õ ÕTOPPING: 2 egg whites 2 tbsp. sugar 1 1/2 c. cream 1 1/2 tbsp. rum 2 tbsp. chopped crystalized ginger Õ 1. Mix crushed graham crackers, ground ginger and melted butter. Press on the bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan. Chill until ready to use.
2. Soften the cream cheese, then beat in the brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the egg yolks, rum and ginger.
4. Mix the gelatin with the water and allow to soak for 5 minutes. Place over hot water and stir until dissolved. Mix into the cream cheese mixture.
5. Beat the cream and fold into the mixture.
6. Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into the mixture.
7. Pour into the prepared crust and chill.
8. Beat the 2 egg whites until they form soft peaks. Slowly add the sugar and continue to beat until stiff.
9. Beat the cream with the rum and fold into the egg whites with the ginger. Spread over the top of the cheesecake and chill well. Serves 8.
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