Ok, so this lady has requested me to make a Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake. All I see on the net is blasted Cool Whip Recipes...and I forbid myself to work with COOL WHIP>>>>EEEEKKK. So...does anyone care to share a recipe with perhaps real whipping cream, cream cheese, and melted chocolate? I have this recipe in my head but I can't find it on the net. Thanks so much... Pamie

By Chefspike (Chefspike) on Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 06:49 pm: Edit

Why have I not heard of this?
But, me thinks that maybe if you incorporate
ganache' into your cheesecake mix, THEN fold in very heavy whipped egg whites, it will produce a very rich moussy product.
I would bake them in water, with a lower temp. say....335 F.-350 F.
Ummmmmmmmmmmmmm.......makes my mouth water.
I think they may rise fast too, but don't under bake, cause it will make them fall.
just some thoughts.
goodluck, and send us a piece.

By Winddove (Winddove) on Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 11:56 pm: Edit

Thank you... I will try that tomorrow. I use 2 eggs in my cheesecake recipe, so I think I will separate them and try your suggestion of whipping the whites. The idea of Ganache'...sounds interesting. I will try that also. It's funny though, because I had a lady order one of my Chocolate-Buttermilk Cakes with fresh Raspberry filling. Well, I am pouring a creamy Ganache' over that to seal it and topping it with fresh ediable flowers. I just didn't think of the Ganache' in the cheesecake. I have to make it tomorrow and I will let you know how it turns out. And...I will send you a piece... Tee Hee Hee.... Thank you Chefspike for your help...

By Chefspike (Chefspike) on Friday, September 20, 2002 - 12:51 am: Edit

add egg whites to the recipe, use your whole eggs just as your recipe says, and whip added whites. does that make sence?
whip the same amount of whites as in your recipe.

By Winddove (Winddove) on Friday, September 20, 2002 - 11:29 am: Edit

Yes, that makes sense. I was going to separate them and whip the egg whites...but you're saying to use my two eggs and then add two whipped egg whites to this. Going to do it...and then I will send you a piece. You will see. *smiles* Have a great day and thank you for your help. Pamie

By Corey (Corey) on Friday, September 20, 2002 - 12:06 pm: Edit

mmm, mouse...

By Winddove (Winddove) on Friday, September 20, 2002 - 01:14 pm: Edit

No no sweets...it's not MOUSE "Mice"...*giggles*...but it's an idea I suppose. They say it's good...kind of like "CHICKEN".... Oh my...busting up here...and I don't mean to at your expense. But...couldn't let that one go. It's Mousse... I will have to remember to send you a slice... Tee Hee Hee... Have a nice day...and sorry for teasing you so... Pamie...

By Corey (Corey) on Friday, September 20, 2002 - 03:30 pm: Edit

ya but real chocolate mice's are crunchy...
hmm, I think I just invented a new cat treat

By Corey (Corey) on Friday, September 20, 2002 - 03:32 pm: Edit

I just remmembered also,
Disney chef's do make a chocolate mouse,
guess which mouse too?

By Winddove (Winddove) on Saturday, September 21, 2002 - 01:37 am: Edit

You funny man... What does a crazy chocolate mouse have to do with my lil' mousse creation...which...it's almost two in the morning here and it's just a-bakin... Here's hoping it turns out... Have a nice night everyone... It's storming here... Thanks for all the help... Pamie

By Corey (Corey) on Saturday, September 21, 2002 - 05:26 pm: Edit

mouse is easy, try a flan or a dobosh torte at 2 am when you only got 4 hours sleep.

By Chefspike (Chefspike) on Saturday, September 21, 2002 - 10:32 pm: Edit

dobos, flan (fruit)or cream, that's easy.
Viennese pastry, 5-7-9 layers that's tough at that hour.
Or a wedding cake that has to be done by morning, so you can transport it, that's another bi**ch.
Sugar work when your tired is a pain too, even nougatine as simple as that is.

By Chefspike (Chefspike) on Saturday, September 21, 2002 - 10:33 pm: Edit

so,...how did the cheesecake turn out ???

By Winddove (Winddove) on Sunday, September 22, 2002 - 12:13 am: Edit

Geez...I sent a message here today...but I don't see it...and both of you an e-mail with a slice of Cheesecake. I am going to go look for what I sent to you earlier...and resend it. Give me a min... BRB...

By Winddove (Winddove) on Sunday, September 22, 2002 - 12:28 am: Edit

Ok...here is what I sent earlier. I have Spector on my PC so I can go back and check what I wrote...and watch my PC and what's going on too. Shame on me. Anyway...here is what I wrote early this morning...but it didn't post here for some reason:

Hello Spike & Corey...

As promised I sent you both a slice of Ganache' Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake. It was sinfully delicious Spike...and thank you so much for your help.

I send you both slices in your e-mail's and if you both like that well... a whole pie. Tee Hee Hee... By the way, I got your e-mails thanks to your profiles here in this forum. I hope you don't mind, but at least Spike wanted a slice and well, Corey...I think he got confused about the Mouse verses Mousse thing. *Giggles*. Just kidding with you Corey... Anyway...I had to send you a slice and let you know it turned out. I added ediable flowers on top with a special topping I make...

This recipe was a "HIT" with the lady that ordered it. In fact, I made two...and sold the other one too. A cool 65.00 bucks. Can't complain about that... Who knew? I will make it a regular in the menu here. Again, thanks so much. Pamie

By Chefspike (Chefspike) on Sunday, September 22, 2002 - 12:36 am: Edit

65.00 bucks !!??
and my percentage for the advice is what???
50%?
corey shouldn't get any by the way, he one of those rich chef's.
LOL

By Winddove (Winddove) on Sunday, September 22, 2002 - 12:58 am: Edit

True True...on Corey. But...I did send you a whole pie...didn't I? Sell the pie I sent you. LOL I am bad. You know...I really should send you something. I mean...it was a hit afterall... E-mail me...it's in my profile...tell me where you're at... I will send you something. I really did appreciate your help...and I am sure it will keep selling for us. Did you see the e-mail I sent you earlier? Let me know...okay? Talk soon... Pamie...

By Chefspike (Chefspike) on Sunday, September 22, 2002 - 01:21 am: Edit

thats ok, i'm just kidding.
glad i could help, as all here are. and happy it turned out ok for you. next time try covering it with ganache'.
if you need more, that those people have never heard of, let me know.
i have a bunch, all sorts, that i'm sure they will love.
like i always say......
"It's The Best Thing You've Had In Your Mouth All Week "

chow................

By Chefspike (Chefspike) on Sunday, September 22, 2002 - 01:23 am: Edit

winddove,
go to bed chef, there's always tomorrow.

By Corey (Corey) on Sunday, September 22, 2002 - 01:50 pm: Edit

Rich Chef?
ya, us buffet chefs just rake it in.

By Chefspike (Chefspike) on Sunday, September 22, 2002 - 07:09 pm: Edit

yep, rich las vegas chef's.
rich, rich, rich.
LOL

By Winddove (Winddove) on Monday, September 23, 2002 - 03:50 pm: Edit

Oh my...you two rip me up. Listen...shame on both of you. Neither of you confirmed if you got your e-mails and told me if you liked the Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake or not. We chefs can be quite sensitive you know. LOL I take it..since there is no response, you didn't like it. So...I am a lil' worried. I had someone ask for the recipe. Do I dare? I mean...if it wasn't presentable or tasty...who wants to be a major flop with the piers and send them the recipe? Ok...Just messing with you two. Have a great day...Pamie

By Corey (Corey) on Monday, September 23, 2002 - 04:36 pm: Edit

wow, looks like a picture in one of my cookbooks.

By Snuffaluff (Snuffaluff) on Monday, September 23, 2002 - 05:13 pm: Edit

Winddove, did you hire Smokin'onNuts to do the photo shoot of your cake? lmao... i couldn't resist

By Winddove (Winddove) on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 - 12:19 am: Edit

Corey...I used my Sony digital camera. Nothing fancy...but thank you anyway. Snuff...Smokin'on Nuts? What is that? But...besides that...and not sure if it's a smart remark or what...but...promised Corey a slice of pie...for just messing with me about the "MOUSE"...and of course Chef Spike for his patience with me and helping me with this Cheesecake. Which, by the way, I made two more tonight. And...they turned out great... Anyway...took a photo...and sent them one...that's all there is to it. Geez...don't anyone else do this? I feel like a weirdo for some reason. LOL Anyway...again...thank you Spike. Everyone have a nice evening...and talk soon. Pamie...

By George (George) on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 - 07:05 am: Edit

Pamie- If you have a chance read the formatting info on the left. You could post a piece for all of us here. ;<)

G

By Oli (Oli) on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 - 10:16 am: Edit

Yea, I would like to see the photo too. Mine wouldn't open, or I am just not up to figuring out how to view the photo.

By Winddove (Winddove) on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 - 10:51 am: Edit

Oh my... It's no big deal - really it's not. Chef Spike hasn't even seen the photos...or didn't get his mail...or ...hmmmm...perhaps don't want to endorse it. Scarey thought. I just made a Cheesecake...and promised Chef Spike a slice for the help. To funny. Ok...well...I will try to learn this through the formatting. I am really into the ediable flowers right now...and they are a hit on any cake or pie not counting breath taking salads. I topped the Cheesecake with the flowers and that is what Corey was talking about. In my area, nobody has ever seen such a thing. Of course, I live in Beef and Potato farm country. See what you started Chef Spike? *wink*

By Winddove (Winddove) on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 - 11:29 am: Edit

Ok, I hope the photos come out... I don't see anywhere to upload here...George...hmmmm.... So...let's try a tag... Oh...and Chef Spike and Corey...sorry. I didn't realize I sent you bmp. formats. I usually don't know that...but send jpg's. Oppps...

By Winddove (Winddove) on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 - 11:34 am: Edit

Hmmmm...it didn't. I will try one more time. If it still won't work...I will upload the photos to www.webshots.com...and send you all a link... So...here I go again....trying....

By Winddove (Winddove) on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 - 11:36 am: Edit

Hmmmm...it didn't. I will try one more time. If it still won't work...I will upload the photos to www.webshots.com...and send you all a link... So...here I go again....trying....

By Winddove (Winddove) on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 - 11:51 am: Edit

Tee Hee Hee.... I did it. What fun... Thank you George for the help. Ok...now I will send a slice because I sell it both ways...

By Snuffaluff (Snuffaluff) on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 - 12:19 pm: Edit

Too bad you can't fax some of that over here... Looks delicious!

About the smokednuts thing... that was a guy that came in here talking all kinda "crap" about how he was all this and that... anyway, probably better that you don't know ...

By Winddove (Winddove) on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 - 12:49 pm: Edit

Thank you Snuffaluff... I do have a fax...but e-mails work just as good. About the other...well...hey...didn't mean to rattle anyone and probably better I don't know what smoked on nuts is...

By Chefspike (Chefspike) on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 - 07:13 pm: Edit

smoke on the water.
who did that?
what year?
never mind, just remembered, deep purple
what?.....72-73?

By George (George) on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 - 07:40 pm: Edit

1972- Album- Machine Head
Great Song for all you kids out there. ;<)

G

By Chefspike (Chefspike) on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 - 10:17 pm: Edit

see....i think i took too many shroom's in my younger days.

Album ?, HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa..man is THAT showing your age.

crap! I'm getting older. It wasen't suppose to happen to meeee..!!!
crap.

By Ladycake (Ladycake) on Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 10:25 am: Edit

I love it, George, you just pop in with pertinent info. And as for you, Spike, my dear, I have heard not that long ago that real audiophiles are returning to the albums as the sound is truer than the CD sound. We oldies but goodies just love bites like that! lol

By Corey (Corey) on Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 09:44 pm: Edit

I like to cook with Alice Cooper playing in the kitchen. people come in to get something, then leave fast...

By Chefspike (Chefspike) on Wednesday, September 25, 2002 - 10:56 pm: Edit

Mozart !
Steppenwolf, Queen, Rolling Stones, anything fast.

By Corey (Corey) on Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 03:39 pm: Edit

Smoked Nuts?
never got those, I did back into a open grill once and got grilled buns thou.
a hazard of low equipment around low equipment I guess...

By Ladycake (Ladycake) on Friday, September 27, 2002 - 10:16 am: Edit

Or low humor

By Chefspike (Chefspike) on Sunday, September 29, 2002 - 11:09 pm: Edit

low equipment!!??.........HaHaHaHaHaHaHa
yea, dream on!
LOL

By Chefspike (Chefspike) on Tuesday, October 01, 2002 - 03:56 pm: Edit

ladysweetcakes,
i played it all to loud, too much.
i couldn't hear a album if ya tied it to a cd.

what?

By Ladycake (Ladycake) on Tuesday, October 01, 2002 - 07:04 pm: Edit

Huh? Whadijasay???

I remember those days. And I think I feel the youngsters hearing their own when I sit next to them in traffic. Nowhadimean? LOL Just a little Jefferson when they were the Airplane...

By Chefspike (Chefspike) on Tuesday, October 01, 2002 - 07:22 pm: Edit

what? is that the phone, or the door?
or the dog?
could you repeat that please, this connection is bad.