Cheesecake

I made a cheesecake (3 of the 4 layers were my own recipes, but all flavors together were my own creation) to sell for the remaining amount of Keaton's Eagle Scout fundraiser - it helped buy the roof portion of the horse shelter at Dougherty Farmstead, so thanks everyone!

Comments from 2 partakers - hehe

That was the BEST CHEESECAKE that I have ever had!!  Thank you so muchJ!!

Alana

Cheesecake is not my fav, but I bought a slice to support Keaton and because I figured someone else in my family would enjoy it.  I had to have one bite and it is so yummy - I refuse to share!
Jodi
Thanks for the comments!  I need to go into business ;)

Yum, Dessert

This is the yummy dessert I brought for the gala at the Gifts of Miracles for Canine Companions for Independence:

almond cookie shortbread crust, cheesecake, chocolate mousse, whipped cream, crushed chocolate cookies around the sides, grated dark chocolate and toffee.

Yummy Cheesecake Recipe

This is a recipe for cheesecake - trust me, don't lick the batter - you won't be able to stop ;)

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup butter

Mix together and press on the bottom of an ungreased pan - I use a Springform pan.

Beat together:

16 oz cream cheese

8 oz mascarpone cheese

Scrape bowl multiple times and mix until smooth and creamy.

Mix in:

1 cup sugar

1 vanilla bean

Add and mix until smooth:

1 egg

I am making a white chocolate raspberry cheesecake, so next I add in a handful of white chocolate chips on the crust:

Spoon batter over the top of that and spread evenly:

I used frozen raspberries - I heated 1 cup on the stovetop with a bit of sugar. Then spooned some on top:

Using a knife, I blended it throughout the batter:Bake 275 degrees for 1 hour. This will still be jiggly, no worries - refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.