Philip Didier

We have to be honest, and the truth is that one of the most awaited moments by the guests is always the time of the banquet, because "full belly, happy heart", right? So, have you thought about all the details? Does cheesecake sound familiar to you as a star dessert?

Add it to your sweet corner, offer it as a dessert or even choose it as a special mini wedding cake. You'll show off this world-famous delicacy, which you can also present in different versions. You're sure to create a new addiction in your guests.

What is cheesecake

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The cheesecake or cheesecake in its literal translation, it is one of the most popular desserts in the world. With an irresistible flavor and creamy texture, it is a must on sweet tables and is gaining more and more ground at wedding banquets, even, in some cases, as the official wedding cake.

The cheesecake is prepared in three stages First, a crunchy base is made by crushing cookies and mixing them with melted butter, sugar and salt. Although cookies are usually used, in some cases sponge cake or puff pastry is used. The second step is to place the filling, which, par excellence, is Philadelphia cream cheese, to give it a smooth and creamy texture. It is usually mixed with extract ofAnd to finish the cake is covered with jam or fruit coulis of the consumer's preference. Traditionally berries are used, although the combinations can be infinite.

Although the origin of cheesecake dates back to Ancient Greece more than 4,000 years ago, where it was believed to be a source of energy, it wasn't until 1872 that cream cheese was invented by a dairyman in New York, which is why the Big Apple is considered one of the cradles of this famous dessert. At least, as we know it today.

Baked or unbaked?

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Although cheesecake is always served cold, there are two ways to prepare it: baked and unbaked. In the first case, the texture is quite dense, smooth and velvety, while in the second case, the result is light and airy. This is because the filling of the baked cheesecake has a mixture of eggs, flour or other thickeners, unlike the unbaked, which only includes gelatin.for consistency.

How to submit it

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If you plan to have a Candy Bar, cheesecake is one of the delicacies you can't miss. Place a whole cake already sliced Remember that, with the restrictions and health care, extra precautions must be taken with the banquet.

And if you will have a three-course lunch or dinner, will show off with a fluffy cheesecake as their only dessert. Now, if you prefer to set up a dessert buffet to close the banquet, then you can offer cheesecakes in different flavors. To avoid crowds or everyone touching the food, it is best to serve them individually or to have a person in charge of serving them at a fixed point on the sweet table.

In addition to the classic triangular dessert portion, present cheesecake in small glasses, cups or rectangular plates. Any of these formats will make your cheesecake look elegant and appetizing.

Different flavors

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The most common cheesecakes are, as in their original version, a base of crushed biscuits, cream cheese filling and raspberry, blueberry or passion fruit jam. However, different versions have emerged over time You can also incorporate them into your bridal party. You can put up chalkboards with the ingredients to go with them. Some examples:

• Manjar Cheesecake Chocolate crumb base, filled with cream cheese and covered with peanut brittle.
• Chocolate Cheesecake Oreo cookie base, cream cheese filling and chocolate ganache topping.
• Cranberry Cheesecake Chocolate biscuit base, white chocolate filling with cranberries and covered with cranberry jam and Chantilly cream.
• Lemon Cheesecake : Honey biscuit base, cream cheese filling with lemon jelly and jelly topping with cream.
• Nutella Cheesecake : Bran biscuit base, cream cheese filling with Nutella and topped with chopped hazelnuts.
• Crème Brulée Cheesecake Chocolate biscuit base, cream cheese filling with vanilla essence and covered with brown sugar burnt with a blowtorch.
• Lemon Pie Cheesecake : Sweet biscuit base, cream cheese filling with lemon juice and zest, and topped with Italian meringue.
• Snickers Cheesecake : Brownie base, peanut butter filling and caramel topping.

Delight your guests with the best desserts and, among them, with the creamy cheesecake, so your guests will be left with the sweet memory of what will become the star dessert of the celebration.