Classic Cheesecake; Apple Crumb Pie - Cuisinart FP-14NC SERIES Instruction And Recipe Booklet

CLASSIC CHEESECAKE

This simple recipe produces perfect cheesecake every time .
Makes one 9-inch (23 cm) cake, 12 servings
baking/resting and 6-plus hours cooling
BUTTER TO PREPARE
THE PAN
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Place a large roasting pan on
bottom rack of oven and fill with 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) of
1 RECIPE GRAHAM CRACKER
CRUST (BELOW) water.
Butter one 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.
24 OUNCES (680 G) CREAM
Prepare the graham cracker crust according to recipe below.
CHEESE, ROOM
TEMPERATURE
Press the graham cracker crust evenly into the prepared pan.
1½ CUPS (375 ML)
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl
GRANULATED SUGAR
of the Cuisinart
½ TEASPOON (2 ML) SALT
cheese into 6 pieces and place into the work bowl; pulse
4 LARGE EGGS,
10 times and then process for 45 seconds. Scrape the bowl
ROOM TEMPERATURE
and add the sugar and salt; process for an additional 30 to 45
1 TEASPOON (5 ML) PURE
seconds until smooth. With the machine running, add the eggs
VANILLA EXTRACT
one at a time with the vanilla, until just incorporated. Add the
¾ CUP (175 ML) RICOTTA,
ricotta and sour cream and pulse until all ingredients are just
ROOM TEMPERATURE
incorporated and homogenous, scraping the bowl as
¾ CUP (175 ML) SOUR CREAM,
necessary.
ROOM TEMPERATURE
Pour filling evenly into the prepared pan and bake in the
middle of the oven. Add more water to roasting pan if any has
evaporated. Bake for 1 hour. Turn the oven off and let the
cake rest in the oven. Do not open the oven door until 2 hours
have elapsed.
Remove cheesecake and place on a cooling rack. Once
completely cool, wrap well with plastic and refrigerate for at
least 6 hours before serving.
Serve with fresh berries and Raspberry Sauce (page 58).
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 456 (60% from fat)
sat. fat 18g
DESSERTS
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Approximate preparation time: 15 minutes, plus 3 hours
Food Processor. Cut each block of cream
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carb. 38g pro. 8g
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chol. 154mg sod. 391mg calc. 72mg
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1
¼
6
½
5
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fat 31g ½
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fiber 1g
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GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
Makes one 9-inch (23 cm) pie crust, 12 servings
Approximate preparation time: 2 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work
OUNCES (255 G)
GRAHAM CRACKERS bowl of the Cuisinart
(ABOUT 2 SLEEVES)
and place in the work bowl; pulse until finely chopped, about
TEASPOON (5 ML) 10 to 12 long pulses. Add the cinnamon and sugar and
GROUND CINNAMON
process for 15 seconds. Add the butter and process until
ingredients are well combined, about 45 seconds.
CUP (125 ML)
GRANULATED SUGAR
Press even amounts of crust into a 9-inch (23 cm) pie or cake
TABLESPOONS (90 ML)
plate.
UNSALTED BUTTER,
MELTED
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 78 (44% from fat)
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sat. fat 2g

APPLE CRUMB PIE

The adjustable slicing disc makes preparing this pie a breeze .
Makes one 9-inch (23 cm) deep-dish pie, 8 to 12 servings
Approximate preparation time: 55 to 65 minutes, including
baking time
RECIPE SWEET PÂTE BRISÉE
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
DOUGH (PAGE 33)
LARGE APPLES (GOLDEN
Roll out dough into a 10-inch (25 cm) disc. Fit into an
DELICIOUS, GINGER
ungreased, 9-inch (23 cm) , 1½-quart (1.4 L) ceramic pie baker.
GOLD, OR OTHER SIMILAR
Chill in refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
APPLES), PEELED, CORED
AND HALVED
Insert the slicing disc assembly, adjusted to 4mm, into the large
JUICE OF 2 LEMONS
work bowl of the Cuisinart
TEASPOON (5 ML)
apples.
VANILLA PASTE
In a large bowl, toss the apples, lemon juice, vanilla paste, and
CUP (125 ML)
sugar together. Carefully spread the jam on the bottom of the
GRANULATED
SUGAR
chilled pie shell, then fan the apples in layers.
TABLESPOONS (30 ML)
Top the pie evenly with the crumb topping and bake for 40 to
APRICOT JAM
50 minutes, or until the top of the pie is a dark golden brown.
RECIPE CRUMB
PIE TOPPING
Nutritional information per serving (based on 12 servings):
(BELOW)
Calories 166 (8% from fat)
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sat. fat 0g chol. 36mg
Food Processor. Break crackers in fours
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carb. 10g pro. 1g fat 4g
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chol. 8mg sod. 64mg calc. 4mg fiber 0g
Food Processor and slice the
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carb. 36g pro. 3g fat 1g
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sod. 225mg calc. 10mg fiber 2g
DESSERTS
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