What is your favourite cheesecake topping?

[LPBeier]

Originally Posted by Wart

I think the next time I make a cheese cake I'm going to put together an ice cream bar with the thought of people building their own sundays using cheesecake in stead of ice cream. A good New York will handle it easily.

That's actually what I am doing. The cheesecakes will be on a stand, sort of like a wedding cake and then they will be cut with the toppings all on the side. I forgot the whipping cream....the groom asked for lots of that!

[college_cook]

creme anglaise is a good one

[LPBeier]

Originally Posted by LEFSElover

not in order

blueberry
strawberry
cherry
apple
pumpkin schmeared on top

Lefse, you know you CAN just make a pumpkin cheesecake!

[*amy*]

I forgot chocolate chips. Or - how about slices of kiwi or mandarin oranges?

[jet]

Originally Posted by LPBeier

I am catering a small house wedding this Saturday. The couple have both been married before and are just having about 40 people so they didn't want the traditional wedding cake or cupcakes. I suggested cheesecake and they were really excited.

So, I am making large New York Cheescakes and toppings on the side. I am doing a berry sauce, chocolate, caramel pecan and for something different strawberries in brown sugar and balsamic vinegar.

I was wondering what other people's favourite toppings are and that maybe I should change or add to the list.

I prefer mine plain but cherry comes in a close second.

This "strawberries in brown sugar and balsamic vinegar" intrigues me. Would you care to elaborate?

[LPBeier]

Originally Posted by jet

I prefer mine plain but cherry comes in a close second.

This "strawberries in brown sugar and balsamic vinegar" intrigues me. Would you care to elaborate?

I did it originally over ice cream and it was a big hit so I thought I would experiment with cheesecake and it too was a success (though some people do not like you messing with their strawberries!).

Prepare your fresh strawberries by cleaning and removing the hulls and then slice halve or leave them whole. Put a couple of shakes of good balsamic vinegar over them and a tablespoon or two of sugar (depending on how many you have). Stir it together and let them sit in the fridge for awhile. The juice from the berries and the vinegar meld to make a wonderful "syrup". You can grind some black pepper over as well, but don't get too carried away with it.

[Wart]

Originally Posted by LPBeier

That's actually what I am doing.

I guess you did sort of write that ... can I claim a momentary laps of attention because I was distracted by the thought of cheesecake?

[texasgirl]

Cinnamon and apples.

[LPBeier]

Sorry Wart, I wasn't trying to be snarky. It is this stupid sinus infection and arthritic knee. I was trying to agree that it was a great idea! But alas, yes, cheesecake can affect the sences can't it!

[whole milk]

Originally Posted by college_cook

creme anglaise is a good one

I agree but with a splash of rum mixed in or even rum soaked currents for color and texture.