I have been off all week, but its been a busy week, with the builders in and out and me trying to get anything done, its been almost more hectic than going to work……well lets not get crazy, its still better than going to work! I had such grand plans to get so much done, and instead I’ve been back and forth with the builders, and still trying to figure out what to do about a stove. What I did figure out is that I need more time to figure it out! This is a big decision for me, anytime I’m paying more for a stove than I did for my first brand new car, there needs to be more thought going into the process.
Now if any stove manufacturers are reading my blog, like Wolf, Capital, Blue Star, Bertazzoni, Bosch, DCS or any of the other wonderful folks that make professional grade home stoves, Chef Dennis will be happy to place your ad on his page and gratefully mention your company all the time, if we could work out a deal!! I’m even willing to pay for the stove, lets just be reasonable people~!
Now that aside, lets get to why everyone is really here today, its Guest Post Friday, my favorite day of the week!!! Today its my great pleasure to introduce to you Felice from All That’s Left Are The Crumbs, and I have to say there could not be a more appropriate name for her blog, even though I can’t imagine even crumbs being left over from any of those delicious baked goods she tempts us with! Felice is just one of those bloggers you instantly like, her warmth shows through her posts as her writing draws you in and then she keeps you coming back for more with her incredible creations!
Felice was kind enough to send me her post before heading to Australia last week and I have been drooling over the images ever since. I know your going to absolutely love this post, but I do have to warn you, eat something before you go any further……….this post might just be too much to handle on an empty stomach!!
So sit back, relax, put your feet up and prepare to get hungry as I give you Felice and……..
Baked Dulce de Leche Cheesecake with Toffee Shards
Ingredients
- 12 oz Graham crackers
- 3 oz unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz (3 packets) cream cheese, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in a little water
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- 2 x 14 oz cans dulce de leche (see note below)
- 20 fl oz sour cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Note: Begin this recipe a day ahead. If you are unable to find cans of dulce de leche you can make your own. Be sure that you do not let the pot boil dry as the tin may overheat and can explode. Remove and discard the labels from 2 x 14 oz (396g) cans sweetened condensed milk, and use a can opener to make 2 small holes in top of each. Place in a saucepan, opened-side up, and add enough water to almost cover cans. Bring to the boil, then adjust heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3 hours, topping up with boiling water as needed. Cool, and then open cans and scoop out caramel.
Now don’t tell me I didn’t warn you, I know each and every one of you wants to head into your kitchen right now and recreate this masterpiece Felice has given us today!! Definitely a Wow!!
We are so fortunate to have so many wonderful talented bloggers in our community, every time I read a post or a comment, I truly feel blessed to be a part of this wonderful growing community of food bloggers, and every week its my privilege to bring one of them to you, to introduce you to a new friend.
After all this is what its all about…..we cook, we eat, we share, with our families and our friends. Through all of lifes ups and downs, one thing remains constant……food. Now I’m not advocating that we live to eat, but since were eating anyway, we might as well enjoy what we eat!Now before you forget, please head on over to All That’s Left Are The Crumbs and say hi to Felice!
Just remember to tell her Chef Dennis sent you!
Have a wonderful weekend my friends, for those of you that will be celebrating Easter, please enjoy this joyous holiday, and remember why we celebrate the season.
Buona Pasqua!
Zoe says
Your cheesecake looks wonderful btw! I was wondering about the sour cream layer. How does it work on a cheesecake? Does it still taste like sour cream? Just wondering because I’m planning to make it for a friend and she is not a huge sour cream fan. Thanks! 🙂
Chef D says
hi Zoe
your mixing the sour cream with some sugar and vanilla, so while it will taste a little like sour cream it will be a sweeter, tastier version. This is a topping you see frequently on cheesecakes, as it adds another dimension to the flavors, that tang against the sweetness of the cream cheese is a wonderful contrast. that being said, you can leave it off it your not sure everyone will enjoy it. Most of my cheesecakes do not have that layer of sour cream, I will use just top mine with fruit.
Another great thing about the sour cream layer is that it hides any cracks if the top of your cheesecake is less than perfect.
thanks for asking!
Dennis
My Little Space says
Goodness, I am drooling! More napkins to wip away my saliva. haha… Just how can I resist!
Kristy
Mary @Delightful Bitefuls says
Oh wow! This looks absolutely incredible!
savoringtoday.com says
Delicious beauty, can't beat that! Glad I discovered your site 🙂
Jamie @ Wokintime says
This looks gorgeous!! Happy Easter and thanks for introducing another great blog!
All Our Fingers in the Pie says
This looks great. Love the toffee shards. What a creative garnish.
Rosemary says
I have to echo that this is one of the most beautiful cheesecakes I have ever seen. Saved! Thanks, Dennis, for sharing Felice here. And a happy Easter to you, too!
bunkycooks says
This is a fabulous cheesecake. I love all of the flavors and the toffee shards. I will definitely bookmark this recipe. Beautiful guest post. Happy Easter to you, Chef!
Marsha @ The Harried Cook says
That is an absolutely incredible looking cake! wow… I love dulce de leche and I cannot wait to try this one! Thank you for sharing Felice, and thank you Chef Dennis… Happy Easter!
cakewhiz says
i already follow felice's blog and i am always drooling over her recipes. this cheesecake is no exception…it sounds delicious and i really like how it's decorated with toffee shards. so pretty!
Trish says
Wow, this is one serious cake. Sounds incredible, Felice. Thanks for sharing. Happy Easter. guys!
Sarah-Jane - SiliconeMoulds.com says
wow – that cheesecake is a work of art. Dulche de Leche is deeeeelicious.
Dennis – good luck with the kitchen revamp. Hope you find something that's absolutely just right. Of course, we want a blog post on the revamp with photos when you are done !
kitchenarian says
This is such a beautiful cheesecake. I was introduced to dulce de leche about ten years ago when I worked at Willims-Sonoma. Ever since then it has been one of my favorites.
Thank you Felice for this recipe and thanks Chef Dennis for this great guest post.
[email protected] says
I am going to dream about this cheesecake… I'm speechless… and my mouth is watering! Beautiful job, Felice!! Thank you chef, and Felice for sharing this deliciousness with us!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
So beautiful! Everyone must be in a cheesecake mood because I keep seeing them pop up!
sara @ CaffeIna says
I saw the first picture and I almost fainted! These cheesecake is just so beautiful and dulce de leche ehmmm one of my favorite flavors so I know for sure it was delicious too!
foodtravelandwine says
Fantastic!…..with dulce de leche…..my favourite!!…….Felices Pascuas……Abrazotes, Marcela
A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says
LOVE the shard topping. I made a cake once for a party with sugar stars and shards topping out, and now everyone always looks slightly disappointed when a top a cake with anything less! 😉
Boulder Locavore says
I've admired Felice's work and am so glad to see her up close and personal here! Thank you Chef Dennis! I think perhaps she should change her name to Nothing Left Even Crumbs though after reading and seeing this!
tease-spoon of sugar says
That is one of the most gorgeous cheesecakes I've ever seen! I'll definitely be bookmarking this one!
kita says
Chef Dennis! Im blaming you for the rain, cold wind, and un-spring like weather that we've been getting for the past few days only a short hop away from you.
This cheesecake just may make up for it though. Look at that! I love Felice's posts!
a. maren says
a dulce de leche cheesecake! mmmmm wow! it looks amazing. just when i think i know what to make next! it's just lovely.
good luck with your remodel dennis!
Cake Duchess says
Hi Felice! This cheesecake looks amazing! Dulce de leche…delicious!Pretty toffee shards. Happy Easter to you:)
Dennis-I hope you get your beautiful stove! Happy Easter to you and your lovely wife:)
Rebecca from Chow and Chatter says
beautiful cheesecake and cool upbringing
Happy Easter Chef Dennis he he hope you get the kitchen of your dreams
baking.serendipity says
Wow! What a cheesecake! Thank you, Chef, for such a fantastic guest post and best of luck with the home renovations!
baking.serendipity says
Wow! What a cheesecake! Thank you, Chef, for such a fantastic guest post and best of luck with the home renovations!
Cheryl and adam @ pictureperfectmeals.com says
Chef, you never disappoint! Thanks for sharing yet another great blogger in Felice and this ridiculously delicious cheesecake! Felice, we just recently discovered All That's Left Are the Crumbs and cant' tell you how much we've enjoyed out mouthwatering journey through your recipes. Great post(s, both of you!
Kate says
Hi Dennis – you're tagged in my Easter post. I know you're swamped and probably wont' have time to post yours but wanted you to know you're one of my favorites 🙂 Happy Easter!! Kaet
Tanantha says
wow this is so beautiful!!! I like the color and presentation. I can tell from ingredients that this must gotta be good!
Dennis,wow I have no idea good stove costs more than buying a car! Good luck with the makeover.
Wendy Irene says
Happy Easter!! 🙂 If I was one of those stove manufactures I'd totally give you one in exchange for an add. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you 😉 That recipe looks amazing. Magazine worthy. Enjoy your weekend!
Parsley Sage says
Absolutely brilliant. This is a stunning, jaw dropping cheesecake that I cannot wait to give a go. Love this guest post!
Lindselicious says
This cheesecake looks amazing! The shards of toffee are to die for. I need to find an excuse to make this ASAP!
Katrina {In Katrina's Kitchen} says
I can barely speak! Literally picking myself up off the floor! Seriously those shards are breathtaking!! I have yet to master the cheesecake to my liking…but I will keep trying! Thanks for this post Dennis. And Felice – you are one talented lady!!
Kim - Liv Life says
Dennis, I'm so happy that spring is finally there for you! How I love tulips, and they just don't do very well here in San Diego without the chill. I gave up on them and now buy them at Trader Joe's when they are in season.
A wonderful choice you made to reach out to Felice, your comments about her hit exactly, and, I'll brag just a little bit here… I actually met her!!! Yep, last fall when my husband and I traveled to Hawaii Felice and I had a most enjoyable evening at Roy's in Waikiki. It took about 90 seconds after meeting her to feel like I had been a friend for years. She is truly one of the nicest, most welcoming people I've met and I'm working on my husband for a return trip! I believe there is another restaurant we must try!
Felice, simply stunning, stunning photos!! And that cheesecake, wow. I, too, love the shards on the top, but then I'm a huge toffee lover as well. Loved your analogy to the first dance, I know what you mean!!
A beautiful post, Felice and Dennis! A wish of safe travels to Felice and warm spring breezes for Dennis. Oh, and also for Dennis a call from Wolf is on my wish list for you!!!
The Mom Chef says
Oh my, oh my, oh my. I'm swooning. This hits heavily at two sweets I love; caramel and cheesecake. I'm in heaven, serious heaven.
Chef, again, perfect choice.
Felice, thank you, thank you, thank you. I even called Hubby over to look at those picture. It's an amazing creating you've shared with us.
Torviewtoronto says
delicious and beautiful cheesecake
lovely guest post Dennis
Wilde in the Kitchen says
Beautiful guest post! Thanks for sharing such an amazing recipe. It looks so fancy!
Jennifurla says
I would have been drooling over these pics all week too, lovely guest post. Happy Easter.
[email protected] says
Wow, Denis. Thanks for warning us before taking a look at Felice's photos. Drooling here. Wonderful post – I also love Felice's blog and like you, just can't imagine ANY crumbs left of anything she produces! Hope your oven situation is sorted out soon and you get some great offers 😉
RavieNomNoms says
Felice, that is just SO gorgeous…it is screaming Spring to me. I love the pictures, they are so bright and welcoming. It looks delicious!
Jenn says
Oh WOW Felice, that looks AMAZING!!
Lindsay @Eat, Knit, Grow says
Wow that cheesecake looks delicious! and so beautiful!!
Megan says
I meant to add: No sunny warmth here yet. Please send it our way!
Megan says
Well, you were right. Gotta go get something to eat now! 🙂 What a beautiful cheesecake and a great recipe.
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
That is such a gorgeous cheesecake!
Cooking Creation says
EEEK! I am making a cheesecake tomorrow and am so excited that you posted this because I couldn't decide how I wanted to top it. Now I know. These photos are absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing!
A Thought For Food says
I just licked the screen. I did… and I'm not ashamed to say it. Couldn't help myself.
Lizzy says
That's got to be one of the most stunning cheesecakes ever! Brava, Felice! And thanks for sharing Felice with us all (I was already a big fan :)), Dennis. And good luck with your remodel…I know the result will be fabulous~
ELIANA-Coisas Boas da Vida says
This looks incredible!
yum delicious cake
Thanks Chef .
Gwenevere says
mmmm…cheesecake happy place! No dout Felice will be seeing lots of hits from me as I scour through her archives to find the perfect dessert for my husbands birthday in a month.
Michael Toa says
Hi Felice. The cheesecake looks superb! And no doubt it tastes wonderful. The toffee shards look beautiful too.
Coral says
yum delicious cake
Thanks Chef .
foodeterian
Sarah says
Felice! I agree with Chef Dennis's sentiments entirely-your blog and recipes are nothing but lovely and this cake is stunning. Great post!
Chef-thanks for spotlighting such a great recipe and good luck on the remodel!
thecompletecookbook says
Chef, how exciting about the remodelling albeit that you are having a bit of a time with it now – it will be all worth it in the end.
Felice what a remarkable cheese cake – you have just sold me on a baked version.
🙂 Mandy
Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says
Felice and Dennis, this recipe has got my tongue wagging – wow! What a beautiful and delicious looking dessert. Thank you both for sharing! Going to check out your page now, Felice. 🙂
Christine's Pantry says
After you get done with remodeling… I hope you share some pics with us.
The cake is mouth watering.
Thanks for sharing!
Christine
mangiabella says
oh Dennis I so know what it's like to be in the middle of a remodel…oh but the finished product will be sooo worth it! Don't you wish someone would send you away on a spa vacation while they renovate and then you can come back surprised and it's all done, just like that!!! haha…
Felice, this cheesecake is so beautiful to look at, I can't take my eyes off of those shards of toffee!!! It looks so light and fluffy…..fabulous job!
Free Spirit Eater says
This looks incredible! I just bought a spring pan yesterday now I know what to test it out with! Looks amazing, thanks so much for sharing, Chef Dennis your posts are always lovely =]
spcookiequeen says
Is it just me or the photos not showing up for others? i would agree all that would be left of that cheesecake would be crumbs. Great job Felice. Good luck with the remodel.
-Gina-
[email protected] says
You have sun and warm? We still have rain and cold 🙁 I'm so over it LOL plus this had put me a whole month behind on planting my garden outside. I did plant everything in the pots in the house, but I'm hopping next month I can put it outside finally 😉
The remodeling is always hard, but I can just imagine how awesome it will look 🙂 Hope you'll share some pictures with us 😉
And finally, what a yummy cake 🙂 I love how it looks and I'm sure it tastes even better 🙂
Great feature as always!!! Happy Easter 🙂
Kath says
It might be crazy with your remodel, Dennis, but think how nice your kitchen will be when it's done!
Thanks for introducing us to Felice – I think that is the most beautiful cheesecake I've ever seen! Fantastic! I'll have to check out her blog.
Happy Easter!