Whether you're planning a festive holiday gathering, a special occasion celebration, or simply want to indulge in a delectable treat, finding the perfect cheesecake recipe to serve a crowd can be a daunting task. With so many variations and flavors, selecting the one that will satisfy everyone's taste buds and accommodate your dietary preferences can be challenging. This article aims to guide you through the process of choosing the best cheesecake recipe for a crowd, ensuring that your dessert spread is not just impressive but also a delicious crowd-pleaser.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
TRIPLE-FLAVOR SHEET PAN CHEESECAKE
As if having cheesecake for a crowd wasn't cool enough, this approach gives you three different flavors to choose from!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 10h40m
Yield 24 cheesecake bars
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the crust: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
- Mix the cracker crumbs with the butter, sugar and salt in a medium bowl until evenly moistened. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 15-by-18-inch sheet pan. Use the back of a measuring cup to smooth out the crumbs. Bake the crust until golden brown, rotating the pan halfway through, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool the pan on a rack, 10 minutes.
- For the filling: Lower the oven to 325 degrees F. Blend the cream cheese and sugar in a food processor until smooth. Add the eggs and 1 cup sour cream and pulse until well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula.
- Bake until the cheesecake is slightly puffed on the edges (the edges will deflate as the cheesecake cools) and just set, rotating the pan halfway through, 40 to 45 minutes. Completely cool the cake in the pan on a rack. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours or up to overnight.
- Combine the raspberry jam with 1 to 2 teaspoons water in a small bowl until spreadable but not thin. Spread the jam on the left third of the cheesecake. Top with the raspberries.
- Spread the remaining 1/4 cup sour cream over the middle third of the cheesecake and top with the mango slices.
- Spread the blueberry jam over the right third of the cheesecake and top with the blueberries. Slice into bars for serving.
CHEESECAKE FOR A CROWD
Make and share this Cheesecake for a Crowd recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Leta8076
Categories Cheesecake
Time 40m
Yield 2 9X13 cakes, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease and flour two 9X13" baking pans.
- Prepare cake according to package directions, and pour half of cake batter in each pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cake tests done.
- Remove from oven and cool.
- Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar together till fluffy.
- Add whipped cream.
- Spread mixture onto both cakes.
- Spread pie filling on top of cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
NO-BAKE BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE FOR A CROWD
Whipped cream folded into this no-bake beauty's lemony ricotta-and-cream-cheese filling gives it an airy texture and ethereal taste, all of which is sandwiched between a mellow vanilla wafer crust and burst of blueberry.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 8h30m
Yield Serves 12 to 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pulse cookies in a food processor until finely ground. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and butter; pulse until all crumbs are moist (you should have about 3 1/2 cups). Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan; refrigerate while making filling.
- Blend ricotta, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, zest, and 3 tablespoons lemon juice in clean food processor until very smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Beat cream on medium-high speed to stiff peaks, then fold into ricotta mixture
- Dollop 2 1/2 cups cream mixture over crust; spread evenly to cover with an offset spatula. Top with 2 cups berries. Dollop with remaining cream mixture; spread to cover berries. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 1 1/2 cups blueberries with 2 tablespoons water and remaining 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until blueberries begin to burst, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water; stir into blueberry mixture. Bring to a boil, then cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 more cup berries; let cool completely. Spoon berry mixture over chilled cake. Garnish with remaining 1/2 cup berries and mint leaves. (Leftovers can be refrigerated, wrapped in plastic, up to 2 days.)
Tips:
- Choose the right pan: Use a springform pan with a removable bottom to make it easier to remove the cheesecake.
- Use quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cheesecake will taste.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cheesecake tough.
- Bake the cheesecake in a water bath: This helps to prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
- Chill the cheesecake thoroughly before serving: This allows the flavors to develop and the cheesecake to set.
Conclusion:
With these tips in mind, you can make a delicious cheesecake that will impress your friends and family. Whether you choose a classic cheesecake or a more unique flavor, there's sure to be a recipe here that you'll love. So what are you waiting for? Start baking today!
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