Cheesecake Results~Delicious Success!

This morning I got up earlier than usual, tiptoed out to the fridge, and crossed my fingers and toes.

All over a cheesecake.

Would it be yummy? Would it be runny? Did I have enough kitchen mojo to execute a successful cheesecake - noting that baking is an exact science - from a simple idea and meager professional culinary experience?

One way to find out.

I took an offset spatula and ran it around the edges of the cheesecake while it was still in the springfrom pan.  I unlocked and pulled up the ring...and there it was, no crack in the top, no breaks in the edges.  It looked good.  Time for the taste.

I cut a piece, plated it, and took a bite.

IT WAS TASTY IT HAD GOOD CONSISTENCY AND TEXTURE IT WORKED!!!

It was a little like the feeling of writing something really good.

Here are some things I will adjust for next time, though;

The mint leaves took some heavy cream with them when discarded.  I had to add a little extra heavy cream to get that 3/4 cup I needed. So, I'll add a little extra cream when "steeping" the mint the night before.

I'll use 2 tsp. instead of 1 1/2 tbsp. vanilla.

I am thinking of using some mint extract to up the minty-ness, we'll see.

Am I so strange that cheesecake can bring me so much joy? That handing over slices of something I worked on to my loved ones sustains me?

Probably...but that's okay. Life is delicious.

~ Samantha Gianulis

Comments

[Kris]

I can't wait to try this out!