Friday, January 10, 2014

Deconstructed Cheesecake

Cheesecake in a Glass

I love trying classic recipes but in new ways.  This treat is great for a dinner party, it's quick, and it's pretty.  The base is crushed graham cracker mixed with a little melted butter.  The cheesecake filling consists of 2-8oz cream cheese and one can sweetened condensed milk whipped together.  For the toppings, use your favorite berries.  I used a bag of frozen mixed berries cooked down in the stove with a little lemon juice and cornstarch mixed together.  Cook until the berries turn into a jelly-like consistency.  Assemble in your favorite wine glass or other glassware with graham cracker first, then a few dollops of cheesecake mixture, then berries, and topped with your favorite nuts or slivered almonds (if desired).  So cute and so easy!


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About Little Murph

Liverpool, NY, United States
My love for cooking started when I could barely reach the countertops. My mom would get out all of the baking supplies and let me create. Needless to say, my cooking techniques have become a bit more sophisticated. I believe that I can recreate anything I see in a restaraunt or cookbook. For this reason, my husband has said that I have "ruined eating out for him". I also believe that anyone can cook a delicious meal at home, gourmet kitchen or not. I'm a working woman but I find that after a long day at work, my kitchen is my sanctuary and I'm never too tired to cook up something new. I get bored very easily so trying new things is always a must! I think that cooking has become such an important part of my life because I love making others happy and I'm able to do that through my food. Thank you to all of my family and friends for all of your love and support, especially my husband Shawn, you are the reasons why I cook!