Pumpkin and Prune Cheesecake

[Snoozie]

Finally got a chance to do this.  I think it's going to be a disaster lol

After 2 tries at getting stiff peaks and ending up with liquid egg I gave up and folded that through and then I used a bought flan which I found out was too small .... as I was tipping the stuff in!! LOL So I have one prune and pumpkin cheesecake and one sorta cheesecake without the base and without the prunes cooking in the oven lmao

[Snoozie]

O. M. G!!!!  I haven't tried the actual pumpkin and prune cheesecake (guests coming tomorrow) but DH & I are hoeing into the pumpkin cheesecake!!!! LOL  It is DIVINE!!!!

I didn't put a base on that one and it's worked out great... only thing is I couldn't watch properly at the end as DD2 was demanding attention so it got a little browner than necessary but I baked it just over 300 degrees and it didn't crack and is great! 

Can't wait to try the pumpkin & prune one tomorrow!!!

[judydawn]

So glad your 'disaster' turned out Ok in the end Snoozie. I was a bit worried for you there for a moment.

[Nay-nay]

OMG!!!  300^oC? I don't think my oven would get that hot! Unless your talking F and that would be quite a slow oven (about 150^oC) I'm so glad someone else tried this and thought it was good. Hope your guests liked it. 

[Thermomixer]

Think she talking the old money    300^oF  - moderately slow oven 

[alioop]

Thanks Nay-Nay for this recipe it was YUM!
It was a bit of a marathon though, as I cooked the pumpkin first and did the puree, put this aside. Then I put the prunes in port in snap-lock bag to soak (only had tinned prunes and they went ok).  Then I made the pastry and put this in the spring form tin in the fridge.  Then I whizzed up the cream cheese as it was straight out of the fridge and a bit hard, and then put this aside.  Then I did the rest of the recipe, put it all together and baked it! phew!  Had to watch it in the oven a bit to make sure the centre was "set", but not too dark on the top.  It was still a bit "soft" when I took it out, but firmed up in the fridge and was perfect texture when cold.  This is the first baked cheesecake I have ever done and it was worth the effort! Thanks

[Thermomixer]

Good work alioop and like the new avatar 

[Nay-nay]

That story just brightened my day! Thanks alioop, glad you enjoyed. 

[alioop]

Good work alioop and like the new avatar 

   I am a bit of a cupcake fan    and now a Nay-Nay cheescake fan 

[cookie1]

Ali did you ice those cupcakes? They look lovely and very professional.

[alioop]

Thanks cookie  Nice of you to say....Yup, did them myself - I did a "afternoon tea party" theme for DD's birthday one year.  Just piped on the icing with a decent piping bag (the little coloured icing flowers on top are store-bought though!) with a few silver cachous as well.  The Crabapple Cupcake Book (Jennifer Graham) is brilliant - it has some of the loveliest ideas for decorating cupcakes.  Of Course, making all that icing is way easier now with my TM! 

[Thermomixer]

Hey, even more impressed with the new avatar - good work indeed.

[Snoozie]

heheh yes 300 deg F I have an old side by side oven complete with Dear Mrs Homemaker manual lmao!!!

The "proper" cheesecake was sublime.  Absolutely incredible.  It is involved and very rich so definitely for special occasions.  Our guests seem to appreciate it.  I know DH did!

Were we meant to cook the pumpkin? heehee I just pureed it... figured it'd cook enough in the oven!!

Was very pleased and will definitely make this for special guests!  Even for no guests! lol