Kittencals Cheesecake Recipes

KITTENCAL'S CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Set oven to 325 degrees F.
• Set oven rack to middle position.
• Grease bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan,.
• For the crust; in a bowl combine the cookie crumbs with melted butter; mix until well combined (I use my hands for this).
• Pat into the bottom of the springform pan; chill while making the filling.
• For the filling in a large bowl using an electric mixer beat the cream cheese and sugar until fluffy (about 4 minutes).
• Add in eggs, lemon juice and vanilla; beat until thoroughly combined.
• Add in flour; beat until completely combined.
• Add in sour cream; beat until well combined.
• Pour over the crust in the pan.
• Bake for 1 hour.
• Turn the heat off and open the oven door to stay slightly.
• Allow the baked cheesecake to remain in the oven for 1 hour (with heat turned off).
• Cool slightly at room temperature then refrigerate overnight.
• Before serving release the sides of the pan from the cheesecake.
• Slice as desired then top slices with pie filling.

KITTENCAL'S EASY NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE (CHOCOLATE OPTION)

Steps:

• In a large bowl beat all cream cheese with confectioners sugar, vanilla, lemon juice and soft butter until smooth and fluffy scraping down the sides of bowl a few times during beating.
• Using a spatula fold in the half of the container of Cool Whip until well combined (I start with mixing with a spatula then finish beating on low speed for about 1 minute),.
• Transfer to prepared crumb crust.
• Refrigerate for 5 or more hours.
• Before serving spread the pie filling on top.
• FOR CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE.
• A chocolate crust and cherry pie filling is recommend.
• Omit the lemon juice. melt 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips in the microwave on HIGH for about 1 minute removing halfway to stir, gradually add the melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture beating on low speed until blended, then fold in the Cool Whip.

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease a medium casserole dish.
• Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente (do not overcook the pasta) drain but do not rinse.
• Place in a bowl and mix with 2 tablespoons butter to prevent sticking; set aside.
• Melt 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add in minced garlic, onion powder, mustard powder and cayenne pepper; stir with a wooden spoon for about 3-4 minutes.
• Add in flour and stir for 1 minute.
• Slowly add cream and cook stirring constantly over medium until bubbly and thickened.
• Reduce heat and add in both cheeses; mix until melted and smooth.
• Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Add in the cooked pasta and toss to combine.
• Transfer to baking dish.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake 350 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes.

CAT CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Grease and flour a 3-cup and 2-qt. ovenproof bowls. Pour 1 cup of batter into the 3-cup bowl and remaining batter into the 2-qt. bowl., Bake small cake at 350° for 30-35 minutes and large cake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool each cake for 10 minutes before removing from bowl to wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add marshmallow creme and almond extract; beat until smooth. Beat in whipped topping. Set aside 1/2 cup. In a small bowl, beat melted chocolate and remaining whipped topping mixture until smooth; set aside., Place cakes domed side up on an 18x12-in. covered board. Cut one creamed-filled sponge cake in half widthwise; place halves in front of large cake for front paws. Cut ends off another sponge cake; trim ends to form triangles. Set triangles aside for ears., Arrange the remaining sponge cakes behind large cake to form the tail. Frost cat's face and ears with reserved white frosting. Frost rest of cat with chocolate frosting. Place the ears on head. Arrange M&M's, licorice and candy heart to form the face.