Bloody Cheesecake Bars With Broken Glass Caramel Recipes

RED WHITE AND ROSE BROKEN GLASS CAKE

Steps:

• Coat a 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray and set aside. Pulse the shortbread cookies in a food processor until finely ground, then add the butter and 2 tablespoons sugar and pulse until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and freeze until solid, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, spray three 9-by-5-inch loaf pans with cooking spray and line with plastic wrap so that there is at least a 3-inch overhang on each side; spray the plastic wrap with cooking spray. Mix 2 packets gelatin into 1/2 cup cold water in a medium microwave-safe bowl until combined and let sit for 5 minutes to bloom; the mixture will get very stiff. Microwave on high power for 20 seconds, then stir to combine. Continue to heat and stir in 20-second intervals until the gelatin is completely dissolved, then stir in the red wine and 1/2 cup sugar until the gelatin is incorporated and the sugar is completely dissolved. Pour into one prepared pan. Repeat the process with the rose and white wines, respectively, then refrigerate all the pans until completely set, about 3 hours.
• Meanwhile, mix the remaining 4 packets gelatin into 1 cup cold water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir until dissolved; stir in the condensed milk until combined. Set aside to cool to room temperature, 2 to 3 hours. Skim the foam from the top.
• Using the plastic wrap to help you, lift the wine jellies out of the pans and lay them on a clean baking sheet. Working one at a time, tear and break them up into irregular pieces about 1 inch wide and 2 to 3 inches long; they should look like broken shards of glass. Repeat with remaining wine jellies. Arrange all but 2 cups of the wine shards on the frozen shortbread crust. Pour the condensed milk gelatin slowly into the pan, avoiding pouring directly on the wine shards so that they remain brightly colored and don't develop a milky film. Arrange the remaining wine shards on top so that they are poking up slightly through the top of the milk gelatin. Chill until completely set, at least 3 hours (overnight is best). Open clasp to release the sides of the pan, then serve.

BLOODY CHEESECAKE BARS WITH BROKEN GLASS CARAMEL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, leaving excess paper on both ends to use as handles later on.
• In a large mixing bowl, prepare the sugar cookie mixes according to the package instructions. Stir the food coloring into the cookie dough to create a bright red dough. Press the dough into an even layer in the prepared baking sheet. Bake until crispy around the edges, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
• Meanwhile, prepare the cheesecake layer. Put the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the beater attachment, whip the cream cheese on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the confectioners' sugar, honey, vanilla and salt. Whip on high speed for 1 minute more to incorporate the ingredients.
• Spread the cheesecake mixture over the cooled cookie layer. Use an offset spatula to make the top of the cheesecake very smooth. Tap the baking sheet against the counter several times to remove any air bubbles. Put the baking sheet in the refrigerator to chill the cheesecake until firm, at least 6 hours.
• Lift the cheesecake out of the baking sheet, using the excess parchment paper as handles. Cut the bars into jagged triangles of various sizes (see Cook's Note) and place on a serving platter. Decorate the bars with pieces of Broken Glass Caramel and Raspberry Blood Sauce.
• Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
• Attach a candy thermometer to a heavy-bottomed pot. Pour the granulated sugar, light corn syrup and 3/4 cup water into the pot and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a simmer and simmer until the mixture reaches 300 degrees F, about 40 minutes. Immediately pour the caramel onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow the caramel to cool until set, about 20 minutes.
• Break the caramel into pieces to resemble shards of broken glass.
• Put the preserves into a small saucepot over medium heat. Heat until the preserves melt into a thin syrup, about 3 minutes. Strain the syrup with a fine-mesh sieve; discard any seeds and pulp. The strained syrup is ready to be used as a "bloody" sauce for dessert. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 3 weeks.

CRèME BRûLéE CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, pudding mix, brown sugar, melted butter, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla and 1 whole egg until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of pan.
• In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add remaining whole egg, 3 egg yolks and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; beat until smooth. Spread over crust in pan.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until set in center. Immediately sprinkle top with crushed toffee bits. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until chilled. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

CARAMEL CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray. Combine wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup nuts and butter; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Microwave caramels and cream in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 to 3 min. or until caramels are completely melted, stirring after each minute; pour over crust.
• Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust; sprinkle with remaining nuts.
• Bake 30 to 35 min. or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate 4 hours. Use foil handles to remove dessert from pan before cutting into bars.

CARAMEL CHEESECAKE BARS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter.
• Press into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
• In another mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
• Beat in eggs, one at a time.
• Add sour cream and mix again until smooth.
• Pour cream cheese mixture over prepared crust, smooth top and bake for 50 minutes.
• Turn off the oven, open the door and let the cheesecake sit in the warm oven for 15 minutes.
• Remove from the oven, and let cool for an hour.
• Combine brown sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Stir continuously until the butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.
• Whisk in condensed milk, corn syrup and vanilla and bring to a boil, stirring continuously.
• Place a candy thermometer in the caramel mixture and continue to boil until the caramel reaches 225 degrees F (or reaches soft ball stage if you don't have a thermometer. That means that when you drop a bit of it into cold water to cool it down, it will form a soft ball.).
• Let caramel cool in the pan for 3-5 minutes, then pour over cheesecake.
• Smooth and let set until cool.
• Cut into squares and serve.