Chocolate Chestnut Cheesecake - 2011 Calendar

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

Chocolate Chestnut Cheesecake - 2011 Calendar

This was a big 10/10 for me!  It was extremely rich (tiny servings needed), but just delicious. There were a few steps involved but nothing too complicated.  I would really recommend this for a special occasion cake!  Tenina has really outdone herself here.

Tweaks:

I used macadamia's instead of chestnuts (both in the paste and decorations) and they were wonderful.

I steamed the cheesecake for 20 minutes longer than stated in the recipe as the middle needed longer to set.

Next time I would tilt the varoma lid every 10-15 minutes to drain off some of the condensation (tipping it so the water drains down the outside of the cake tin and back into the bowl).  The cake was constantly splashed with big drops in the later stages of cooking and may have cooked in the time specified if I had of done this.

I forgot to take a photo before we cut it (having too much fun), but here is a photo of the half that was remaining after dinner.

[judydawn]

Looks lovely Chelsea, that's the one fundj's DD made for her birthday isn't it?

[CreamPuff63]

  yummo, well done

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

Looks lovely Chelsea, that's the one fundj's DD made for her birthday isn't it?

It sure is. I thought I would post my review in this section so we covered both bases when people are searching for a review. 

[Cornish Cream]

That looks divine Chelsea. Could you PM me the recipe when you have time.

[dede]

oh yum, any chance for a PM of recipe as well. I didnt get a calander when I brought my TM 

[Cornish Cream]

Thanks Chelsea for the recipe.

[Brooke-MyLittleThermomix]

Chelsea,  This looks gorgeous!  Could you send the recipe to me if you get a chance - I didn't get a calendar (sob) and I'd love to try it!  Thanks.

[JulieO]