Snacking In The Parks: Fried Cheesecake from River Belle Terrace

My new favorite dessert is found in the River Belle Terrace in Disneyland! Behold the fried cheesecake! This twinkie -like cheesecake is a little bit of heaven!

The crispy batter with that soft cheesecake pairs perfectly with the vanilla cream and cherry pie filling sauce! This is going to be my go to dessert with a cup of coffee! Head to the River Belle Terrace and I will meet you there!

Killer Shrimp brings killa seafood to Hermosa Beach

Sasaki Time was recently invited to try out Killer Shrimp in Hermosa Beach. My friend Matt and I met up with Danielle (Director of Communication for Killer Shrimp) for dinner. The Hermosa Beach location is literally a hop, skip and a jump from the ocean and believe it or not, the food outshines the view.

We started with the signature Killer Shrimp dish that they prepare six different ways. We went with the shelled version. The enormous and delicious shrimp bathe in a spicy broth made from a secret blend of ingredients. You also get this massive portion of french bread to soak up the broth.

Look at the size of the shrimp! Juicy and full of flavor will make you order this dish time and time again!

We also got an order of the Crab Fries. Think of a generous portion of In 'N Out's Animal Style Fries topped with crab and you have one of the most amazing dishes ever!

Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup whole buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
2 (1 ounce) bottles red food coloring
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Directions:

1 Stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar; press mixture into bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.


2 Beat 3 packages of cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar at medium-low speed for 1 minute.


3 Add eggs and next 6 ingredients, mixing on low speed just until fully combined.


4 Pour batter into prepared crust.


5 Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes; reduce heat to 300 degrees and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until center is firm.


6 Run a knife along outer edge of cheesecake.


7 Turn oven off.


8 Let the cheesecake stand in oven for 30 minutes.


9 Remove cheesecake from oven; cool in pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes.


10 Cover and chill 8 hours.


11 Beat 3 oz cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter at medium speed until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla beating until smooth.


12 Spread evenly over top of chilled cheesecake.


13 Remove sides of springform pan.

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/red-velvet-cheesecake-107604

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Cheesecake Bites Recipe!

What you'll need

• Cookie Dough Layer
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup mini semi-sweet morsels
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Cheesecake Layer
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese - softened
• 1/2 cup heavy cream - whipped stiff
• Chocolate Layer
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate coating pieces

How to make it

1. Cream together butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Add flour until a soft dough forms. Fold in chocolate morsels.
3. Press cookie dough layer evenly into an 8x10 pan with straight sides.
4. Blend cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in heavy whipped cream.
5. Spread over top of cookie dough layer and cover with plastic wrap so that wrap is not touching the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
6. Melt chocolate chips or coating until smooth and spreadable. Spread over cream cheese layer evenly and refrigerate for another 2 hours or overnight until firm. Cover with plastic wrap that is not touching the chocolate top layer.
7. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before cutting with a heated and dry knife.
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9. Source: http://spoonful.com/recipes/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-and-cheesecake-bites

Red, White and Blue Cheesecake With Chocolate Cookie Crust Recipe!

 

Ingredients:

For the crust

28 chocolate wafers, ground fine
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the filling

4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon orange zest, freshly grated
1 teaspoon lemon zest, freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups raspberries
1 1/2 cups blueberries

Directions:

1 Make the crust:.
 

2 In a bowl stir together the cookie crumbs and the butter until the mixture is combined well and pat the mixture onto the bottom and 1/2 inch up the side of a 9 1/2-inch spring form pan. Chill the crust for 30 minutes.
 

3 Make the filling:.
 

4 Preheat the oven to 325°F In a bowl with an electric mixer beat the cream cheese until it is light and fluffy, add the sugar gradually, beating, and beat the mixture until it is combined well. Beat in the flour, add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and beat in the sour cream, the zests, the salt, and the vanilla, beating the filling until it is combined well.
 

5 Pour the filling into the crust and bake the cheesecake in a foil-lined shallow baking pan in the middle of the oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes. (The cheesecake will not be completely set; it will set as it cools.) Turn the oven off and let the cheesecake stand in the oven with the oven door propped open about 6 inches until it is cooled completely and remove the side of the pan.
 

6 Arrange the raspberries on top of the cheesecake in a star shape and arrange the blueberries around the star to cover the top of the cheesecake.

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/red-white-and-blue-cheesecake-with-chocolate-cookie-crust-214905

Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle Recipe!

Ingredients:

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup Cool Whip, thawed
4 tablespoons sugar
1 angel food cake, torn into bite-size pieces
2 quarts fresh strawberries, thinly sliced

Directions:

1 In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until fluffy; add sour cream, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and the almond extract; set aside.
 

2 Fold the cool whip into the cream cheese mixture.
 

3 Gently stir in cake pieces; set aside.
 

4 Combine strawberries and sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
 

5 Layer in a large glass bowl, starting with 1/4 of the strawberries, then adding 1/3 of the cake mixture.
 

6 Continue layering; finish with strawberries.
 

7 Cover with plastic wrap; and chill several hours.

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/strawberry-cheesecake-trifle-48957

No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Tart Recipe!

Servings: 4

 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
4 packaged miniature graham cracker pie crusts
1 egg white, beaten
3 1/2 cups low fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup sugar or 1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup sliced strawberry
2 tablespoons strawberry all-fruit spread

Directions:

1 Place the yogurt in a yogurt strainer or a mesh strainer lined with a paper coffee filter, place in refrigerator and allow to drain for several hours or overnight.
 

2 Preheat oven to 375 degrees, lightly brush the tart shells with egg white and bake for 5 minutes, cool completely.
 

3 In a blender container, combine the cottage cheese, drained yogurt, sweetner, vanilla and cinnamon.
 

4 Divide evenly into the tart shells, place in refrigerator and allow to set for 2 to 3 hours.
 

5 Place the fruit spread in a small microwave safe bowl and warm; mix the sliced strawberries and fruit spread, cover and refrigerator.
 

6 When ready to serve, spoon the strawberry mixture on top of the tarts and enjoy.

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/no-bake-strawberry-cheesecake-tarts-light-297279

No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe!

Ingredients

• 12 ounces graham crackers
• 1 1/4 cups (4 ounces) confectioners' sugar, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 10 tablespoons (5 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 pound cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons juice and 1 teaspoon zest from one lemon
• 2/3 cup (about 5 ounces) heavy cream
• 1 pint strawberries, washed and hulled
• 1/3 cup (about 3 ounces) apple jelly, warmed

Procedures

1. Process graham crackers with 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar and salt until finely ground. Transfer to large bowl and stir in butter until moistened. Firmly press into bottom and sides of 9-inch springform pan.
   
   
2. Using standing mixer with paddle attachment, beat cream cheese with remaining 1 1/8 cups confectioners' sugar on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Mix in lemon juice and zest. Transfer to large bowl.
   
   
3. Place whip attachment on mixer and whip cream on medium high speed to stiff peak. Fold into cream cheese mixture and spread into crust. Place whole strawberries on top and brush with jelly. Chill at least 3 hours to set.
   
   Source: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2013/03/no-bake-strawberry-cheesecake-recipe.html