Fried Cheesecake

Steve_G's Note:

Fried Cheesecake Recipie Submitted in Response to a Request on the discussion board. I have not tried it, but it sounds similar to one that we get at a local restaurant (Doc Harry's) (I would replace the cornflakes with cookie crumbs and use a heavy NY style cheesecake)

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 1

Yield: 1.0 slice

• 1 slice frozen cheesecake , , could shape cheesecake into balls before freezing (, I would use a heavy, NY style cheesecake)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup corn flake crumbs (Would try cookie crumbs myself)
• peanut oil (for frying)

Praline Sauce

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 ½ ounces Amaretto
• 2 ½ ounces light brown sugar
• 5 ounces heavy cream

Directions:

1. Defrost cheesecake slightly.
2. Dip into buttermilk; lift to drain excess liquid.
3. Roll into cornflake crumbs, pressing slightly to coat cheesecake completely.
4. Refreeze for at least 2 hours.
5. Heat peanut oil to 325 degrees.
6. Immerse cheesecke completely.
7. Deep fry for approximately 1 minute.
8. serve with praline sauce: Heat pecans in skillet.
9. Add amaretto and reduce.
10. Add brown sugar and cream.
11. Cook on medium heat and reduce to half.
12. Pour over cheesecake.

Reviews

[Chef #1244348]

This is a fantastic treat I use Strawberries and whipping cream and serve it upin a big goblet.