Ingredient: unsalted butter

Chocolate Cheesecake

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 Chocolate Cheesecake
This thing is AMAZING!! Thanks to Chelsea's Messy Apron for sharing! Unbelievably rich & insanely chocolaty!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Passive Time 1 day
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Passive Time 1 day
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Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Wrap a well-greased 9-inch springform pan in two layers of heavy duty foil. Secure around the pan.
  2. In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar and then stir in butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the greased and prepared springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes and then remove onto a cooling rack. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in busts of 15 seconds stirring in between each burst for 10 seconds until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  3. In a very large bowl, beat the ROOM TEMPERATURE (must be room temperature) cream cheese and sugar until smooth at consistent low-medium speeds. Be careful to not over-beat. Beat in cooled chocolate and cocoa powder.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the eggs. Add them to the mixture along with the salt and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed until JUST combined. Pour this mixture into the springform pan. Place the pan in a large baking pan and add 1 inch of BOILING water to the pan surrounding the springform pan.
  5. Bake the cheesecake at 325 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until center is just set and top is not shiny. Remove the springform pan from water bath and remove the foil. Cool the cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes and then gently loosen the edges of the pan with a butter knife. loosen edges from pan with a knife. Cool AT ROOM TEMPERATURE for one hour and then transfer to the fridge (covered) and chill for at least 8 hours (preferably overnight).
  6. For the ganache: place chocolate in a small bowl with the butter and heavy cream. Microwave in bursts of 20 seconds, stirring in between each burst for 10 seconds until the mixture is smooth. Let stand at room temperature for an hour before topping the cheesecake with the ganache. Spoon the ganache into the center of the cheesecake (keep it about an inch away from the edge) and let sit in the fridge for an hour (or until the ganache is firmly set).
  7. When ready to serve, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a stand mixer. Beat on high until soft peaks form and then spoon or pipe the whipped cream over the cheesecake slices. Place a GODIVA Masterpiece on top of the whipped cream on each piece of cheesecake.
Recipe Notes

Here are some tips to make the perfect chocolate cheesecake:

  • Use ROOM TEMPERATURE cream cheese: room temperature cream cheese becomes creamier when it is mixed and it incorporates much better with the other ingredients in this recipe. If your cream cheese is too cold, it tends to stay lumpy in the batter doesn’t fully mix. You’ll also likely be tempted to over-beat the batter (which is no good for a cheesecake!) to get rid of the lumps. Quick tip to get room temperature cream cheese: remove the cream cheese from the packaging and microwave in bursts of 15-20 seconds until it is room temperature (not softened or melted at all) It’s also important when you are using room temperature cream cheese that you also use room temperature eggs.
  • Use a SPRINGFORM pan: a springform pan (a pan that has a spring to hold the sides of the pan in place) is the best for cheesecakes. Because of the final texture of the cheesecake it can’t be inverted from a pan (like your typical cake) and so the removable sides of the springform pan make it easy to keep the form and shape of the cheesecake. (Still make sure to generously grease your springform pan first).
  • Line your springform pan with FOIL: since this cheesecake bakes in a water bath (I promise it’s still easy!) you’ll want to line the outside in foil (I line it twice in heavy duty foil) to ensure absolutely NO water from the water bath seeps into your cheesecake.
  • DON’T OVERMIX the batter:  it’s important to mix the cream cheese enough to remove the lumps and to combine the ingredients sufficiently, but over-mixing the batter will introduce too much air into the mixture. Too much air will cause the cheesecake to rise too quickly in the oven and then fall (how you get cracks in your cheesecake). You also want to mix the cheesecake at low and consistent speeds to again reduce the risk of beating in too much air.
  • Bake this cheesecake in a WATER BATH: the water bath is simply putting your cheesecake into a larger baking pan that is filled with about an inch of water. Why use a water bath? The water helps to evenly disperse the heat which will help to ensure your cheesecake is evenly baked. You’ll also be able to avoid the cracks in the cheesecake.
  • Allow the cheesecake to cool COMPLETELY at room temperature: It might not seem like a big deal to expedite the chilling process of a cheesecake and put it in the fridge right out of the oven, but it you do this, the cheesecake tends to get an ugly appearance on top. This appearance comes from condensation that forms on top of the too quickly chilled cheesecake. If you chill the cheesecake too quickly, you can also get some cracks on it.
  • Slice the cheesecake with a very sharp and HOT KNIFE: To get the perfect slices, you’ll want to use a large and very sharp knife. Run the knife under very hot water, quickly (but still completely) dry it off, and then make quick cuts to get a perfect chocolate cheesecake slice.
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Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Cheesecake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1843 Calories from Fat 747
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 83g 128%
Saturated Fat 34g 170%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0005g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0003g
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 1337mg 56%
Potassium 629mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 260g 87%
Dietary Fiber 11g 44%
Sugars 174g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin A 10%
Calcium 106%
Iron 83%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ultimate Bourbon Maple Bacon Chocolate Cake

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  1. Cook bacon according to package instructions. Allow to cool and chop cooked bacon into small pieces.
  2. Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a bundt cake pan and coat with cocoa powder instead of flour.
  3. In a medium sized bowl, sift flour and cocoa powder. I usually sift my cocoa powder with a sieve instead of my actual sifter. Add baking powder and salt and set aside.
  4. In a microwave safe bowl, melt butter. Combine melted butter in mixing bowl with oil and sugar. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs, one at a time, ensure that each egg is well beaten before adding the next one. After all eggs have been added, add the vanilla extract and sour cream.
  6. Alternate adding the flour mixture and the bourbon. First, pour in half of the dry ingredients and beat for 30 seconds before adding half of the bourbon. Repeat with remaining flour mixture and remaining bourbon.
  7. Pour batter in the greased coated bundt cake pan. Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, your cake is done.
  8. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, place the wire rack on top of the bundt pan and flip it over. Gently tapping the sides to release the cake. You may want to put a piece of parchment paper or a plate over the cake before you flip it so you can easily move it off the wire rack without sticking. If the cake does not release, take a butter knife and gently insert along the edge of the pan to help release.
  9. For the glaze:
  10. Sift powered sugar. The step is necessary to create a smooth glaze.
  11. Melt butter in a saucepan. Once melted, continue to stir until butter turns a golden brown.
  12. Pour melted butter over powdered sugar. Add maple syrup and milk. Whisk until smooth.
  13. For a thicker glaze, add only 1 tablespoon of milk instead of two. Or add additional powered sugar. To make glaze thinner, add additional milk.
  14. This next step is optional and a little tricky. I like my glaze to drip off the sides of the cake and not pool up in the middle. However, it becomes difficult to move the cake once glazed. I happen to own a cake lift, but I suggest using two large knife to move the cake after glaze.
  15. Gently remove/side cake from plate and onto wire rack. Place a sheet of wax paper below wire rack (for easy clean up).
  16. Gently pour glaze over cake. Sprinkle with bacon pieces.
Recipe Notes

Original Recipe:  https://beyondfrosting.com/2015/01/14/bourbon-maple-bacon-chocolate-cake/

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Nutrition Facts
Ultimate Bourbon Maple Bacon Chocolate Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1278 Calories from Fat 477
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 53g 82%
Saturated Fat 26g 130%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 219mg 73%
Sodium 705mg 29%
Potassium 485mg 14%
Total Carbohydrates 173g 58%
Dietary Fiber 10g 40%
Sugars 106g
Protein 24g 48%
Vitamin A 23%
Calcium 9%
Iron 34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Passive Time 1 hour
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
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  1. Cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars together in a bowl; beat in eggs.
  2. In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir into butter mixture. Put dough in refrigerator for 1 hour.
  3. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and put on baking sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a crisscross pattern. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven for about 10 minutes or until cookies begin to brown.
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Original recipe:  https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/10275/classic-peanut-butter-cookies/

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Nutrition Facts
Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 189mg 8%
Potassium 38mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 21g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 6%
Calcium 1%
Iron 7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Savory Stuffing-Stuffed Baked Apples

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Course Side Dish
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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  1. In a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and sauté onion and celery until softened. 6-8 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Add sausage and cook, breaking sausage up as you go, until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Transfer sausage mixture to a large bowl, then add in stuffing mix and dried cranberries. Pour in 1 1/4 cups chicken broth and stir until everything is combined and just moistened.
  4. Preheat oven to 350º F.
  5. To prepare apples: cut off the tops of each one, then take a tablespoon or melon baller and scoop out the core, making sure to leave at least 1/4-inch around the bottom and sides.
  6. Spoon sausage stuffing mixture into cored apples, then transfer to a large baking dish. Pour remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth over the apples, then remaining 1/4 cup into the bottom of baking dish.
  7. Place dish in oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until stuffing has browned and apples are tender.
  8. Remove from oven and serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts
Savory Stuffing-Stuffed Baked Apples
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 700mg 29%
Potassium 253mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
Sugars 27g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin A 3%
Vitamin C 14%
Calcium 3%
Iron 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Toasted Garlic-Butter Ravioli with Spinach

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Prep Time 5 minutes
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Course Main Dish
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Prep Time 5 minutes
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  1. Bring 12" sauté pan of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Prepare a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Remove ravioli using a slotted spoon and place in a single layer on the sheet pan, then discard water.
  2. Place the pan over medium heat. Add oil, butter, and garlic; sauté until butter begins to bubble, about 1 minute. Add red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; stir with a rubber spatula. Add half the ravioli and stir gently until well coated; immediately add balance of ravioli and repeat. Flip the ravioli gently as needed to prevent them from sticking. Cook ravioli until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  3. Toss in spinach gently, then garnish with parsley and Parmesan. Serve immediately.
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Judy Kim is a NYC-based food stylist, recipe developer, and photographer. She also writes recipes for her website The Judy Lab.

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Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together butter, garlic, lemon juice and Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Stir shrimp in butter mixture and gently toss to coat.
  4. Arrange shrimp in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Place into oven and bake just until pink, firm and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts
Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp
Amount Per Serving (8g)
Calories 658 Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 318mg 106%
Sodium 670mg 28%
Potassium 3694mg 106%
Total Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Dietary Fiber 24g 96%
Sugars 6g
Protein 56g 112%
Vitamin A 1265%
Vitamin C 992%
Calcium 105%
Iron 266%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Gougères

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  1. The easiest way to describe gougères is to call them cheese puffs. Their dough, pâte àchoux, is the same one you’d use for sweet cream puffs or profiteroles, but when the pâte àchoux is destined to become gougères, you fold in a fair amount of grated cheese. In France, I use Gruyère, Comté, Emmenthal, or, just for fun and a spot of color, Mimolette, Gouda’s French cousin; in America, I reach for extra-sharp cheddar, and sometimes I add a little smoked cheese to the mix.
  2. Gougères are made everywhere in France (and can be bought frozen in many stores), but their home is Burgundy, where they are the first thing you get when you sit down in almost any restaurant. In Burgundy, gougères are often served with the local aperitif, kir; chez Greenspan, where I serve them no matter what I’m pouring as a welcoming glass, my favorite sip-along is Champagne. I love the way Champagne’s toastiness and gougères’ egginess play together.
  3. Although you must spoon out the puffs as soon as the dough is made, the little puffs can be frozen and then baked straight from the freezer, putting them in the realm of the doable even on the spur of the moment.
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