Puree strawberries and cornstarch
in blender. Heat in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened,
then cool. Combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs and sugar;
press onto bottom of 9-inch spring form pan.
Bake at 350 F. for 10 minutes. Combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla,
mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add
eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour half
of the batter over the crust then add half of the strawberry mixture
by spoonfuls to the batter. Pour remaining batter into the pan then
add the remaining strawberry mixture by spoonfuls. Swirl the mixture
with a knife until it resembles a marbled effect. Bake at 300 F.
for 50-60 minutes or until set. Allow cheesecake to cool then remove
from rim of pan. Chill overnight before serving.
COCONUT CREME BRULEE
Ingredients
8 ounces heavy cream
8 ounces coconut milk
8 egg yolks
2 1/2 ounces sugar
1-teaspoon coconut rum
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
In a saucepan, combine the cream
and milk and bring to a boil. In a small bowl, combine egg yolks,
sugar, and coconut rum.
When the milk mixture has come to a boil, remove from heat. Stir
a small amount of the milk mixture (2-3 tablespoons) into the eggs
yolks, whisking vigorously.
Slowly add the remaining egg yolks back into the hot milk mixture,
whisking continuously. Pour into individual Corning ware or Pyrex
serving dishes or custard cups.
Place on a deep baking sheet filled with hot water in center rack
of oven.
Bake 15-20 minutes or until center is nearly set.
Remove from oven to a heatproof surface. Sprinkle heavily with a
layer of coarsely granulated sugar. Using a small torch, apply heat
directly to surface of custard until a browned sugar layer forms.
(Note: this step may also be performed directly under the flames
of a gas broiler, but the results may not be so dramatic).
OREO PEPPERMINT ICE CREAM DESSERT
Ingredients
1/2 gal.
peppermint ice cream
1 pkg. Oreo cookies
Crush Oreos and line glass baking
dish. Fold in peppermint ice cream. Crush more Oreos and sprinkle
on top. Freeze!
