Рецепт Macadamia Brittle Cheesecake
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Инструкции
- Coarsely chop nuts.
- Pour 3/4 c. sugar into a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan. Shake pan often over high heat till sugar melts and turns golden brown, 5 to 8 min; watch carefully. At once, stir in nuts, then immediately pour onto a 12- to 14-inch sheet of foil. With a spoon, press mix to flatten slightly. Let cold, then break brittle into about 1/4- to 1/2-inch chunks. If making ahead, store airtight up to 3 days.
- In a 10-inch cheesecake pan with removable rim at least 2 1/2 inches tall, mix cracker crumbs, 1/4 c. sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Press crumb mix proportionately over the bottom and 1 1/2 to 2 inches up sides of pan.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and Large eggs with a mixer till smooth. Add in 3/4 c. sugar, lemon peel and juice, lime peel and juice, vanilla, and 1/4 c. liqueur; beat till smooth. Stir in 1 1/2 c. of the nut brittle. Pour into crust-lined pan.
- Bake in a 325 degree oven till center barely jiggles when cake is gently shaken, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, mix lowfat sour cream with 1/4 c. sugar and 1 Tbsp. liqueur. Spoon onto warm cheesecake and gently spread to cover top. Return to oven and bake till lowfat sour cream is set when gently shaken, 10 to 15 min longer.
- Run a thin-bladed knife between cake and pan rim. Chill cake till cold, at least 3 hrs. Serve, or possibly cover and refrigerateup to 2 days.
- Remove pan rim, sprinkle remaining nut brittle onto cake, and cut cake into wedges.
- This recipe yields 20 to 24 servings.
- Comments: Retired chef Pat Allen of Pahoa, Hawaii, is a cheesecake genius who uses the Islands' macadamias in this lavish creation. If the nuts are salted, pour onto a cloth towel and rub briskly with the fabric before using.