Cheers and Cheesecake. Cheerscake!
Random.org hath spoken, the winners are:
1. Kala
2. Tiffany
Congratulations to you, ladies!
More good news: Joni is holding a cookbook giveaway on her own blog, and it lasts until Friday. So head on over there if you didn’t get lucky this time around!
Even more good news? Okay. Joni and I will be signing books on Black Friday at Russo’s bookstore in Bakersfield, CA. We’ll be armed with food samples!
If you’re against purchasing something on that particular day, you could just browse through a copy and get it a few days beforehand, if it tickles your fancy? We thank you in advance for your support, and look forward to meeting and chatting with you.
And if you can’t make it here, there will be other events coming up soon, including a Book Release Party & Reception at Humanitaire on December 5, from 3 to 6 pm. Be sure to check here for regular updates.
One last piece of good news? If I really must. We’re actually partnering up again to write The Complete Guide to Vegan Foods Substitutions, and will have the pleasure to work with the fair people of Fair Winds Press like we did the first time around.
We might need more testers, so feel free to contact either Joni or me, if you’d be interested.
I’m all out of good news, and the bad ones take it poorly being left hush-hush, so let’s show them what’s what.
Hope your life is treating you well these days, and I’m actually seizing this opportunity to thank all of you for the incredible support you’ve shown this blog since it all began. ♥ and cheesecake to you. Speaking of which…
It’s brand name galore in the following recipe that the husband demanded, but it’s worth it. Holy Molly, I could eat this forever and ever. I used a smaller cake pan to make mine as I only had one Jokerz bar left, so feel free to up the amounts of everything and have even more fun eating more cheesecake. Be sure to also increase the baking time, to about 45 minutes, depending on the size of the pan you’ll use.
I actually forgot to add non-stick spray at the bottom of my pan, and it still worked like a charm thanks to the freezing action that also makes for prettier slices. Just remember to thaw the slices for a couple of hours before enjoying so that the flavors have a chance to fully develop.
Jokerz Cheesecake Non-stick cooking spray
12 Peanut Butter Crème Filled Chocolate Cookies, divided
1/3 cup (64 g) raw sugar
1/3 cup (80 g) vegan sour cream
8 ounces (227 g) non-hydrogenated vegan cream cheese
One Jokerz bar, chopped
Chocoreale, to spread on top
Chopped dry roasted unsalted peanuts, to sprinkle on topPreheat oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4). Lightly coat a 6×4-inch (15×10-cm) round cake pan with spray.
Place 10 cookies in a food processor, process until crumbled. Press down into prepared pan. (I know that usually, either melted margarine or oil is called upon for such crusts, but it works without. Might as well save a few calories, considering the rest of the ingredients!)
Add the 2 remaining cookies and the raw sugar in the food processor. Process until crumbled. Add sour cream and cream cheese, process until smooth, scraping sides down once in the process. Add Jokerz bits and pulse a few times.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes, leave in the (off) oven for another 30 minutes.
Gently spread as much Chocoreale as you want on top while the cheesecake is still warm, for ease of work. Sprinkle peanuts on top for decoration.Freeze overnight. Remove from pan, and slice into however many portions you want. Thaw in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving.
Yield: 6 servings
Melisser said,
November 18, 2009 at 1:17 am
GIRL! You’re a mad genius. Do a San Francisco signing!
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Celine Reply:
November 19th, 2009 at 10:02 am
we’ll be sure to plan one closer to when your bakery opens, so that we can get back some energy after all that wrist action. which sounds kind of kinky…
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Emi said,
November 18, 2009 at 2:21 am
Huuuuuummmmm!
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Jojo said,
November 18, 2009 at 3:02 am
Woah that cheesecake looks damned good!
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Lauren said,
November 18, 2009 at 3:51 am
I just finished eating a big bowl of oatmeal, but this post has me feeling hungry for a slice of that delicious-looking cheesecake!
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The Voracious Vegan said,
November 18, 2009 at 4:45 am
Oohhh wow. (Seems like I say that a lot on your blog.) This pictures is just breathtaking. The smooth sides of that slice of cake are just too much for me to handle….so creamy dreamy!
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Gina said,
November 18, 2009 at 4:50 am
You have seen the way my eyes widened when this picture came up on my screen. Looks completely amazing!!!
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Julia said,
November 18, 2009 at 5:17 am
Celine, your book just arrived at my home yesterday and I am so impressed! There are SO MANY amazing-looking recipes! I cannot wait to try them.
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Celine Reply:
November 19th, 2009 at 10:01 am
I can’t wait to hear what you think, Julia. thanks for supporting the book!
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Shelby said,
November 18, 2009 at 5:29 am
Wow.
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Eve Love said,
November 18, 2009 at 7:23 am
could you use a canadian tester?
I’m all in if you do!
eve -a- pafdisques -.- com
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Jessie (Vegan-minded) said,
November 18, 2009 at 7:56 am
This cheesecake looks so rich and incredible. Beautiful photo, as usual. :)
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Nina said,
November 18, 2009 at 8:08 am
That looks incredible!! Now, why don’t I live in CA again?!
I know I mentioned it to you before but if you need a tester, I’m in! <3
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Rosa said,
November 18, 2009 at 8:23 am
Congrats!
That cheesecake looks magnificent and so tempting!
Cheers,
Rosa
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Lacey said,
November 18, 2009 at 8:52 am
i have never heard of this chocoreale.
but that cheesecake looks freaking amazing. i’ve been on a mini kick myself so i’m going to have to save this recipe!
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Sophia Pflieger said,
November 18, 2009 at 9:04 am
This looks like an amazing delicous chocolate bar! I bet I could eat the whole thing in one sitting. MMMM very tasty looking!
http://whatyourmommadidntknow.blogspot.com/
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Becca said,
November 18, 2009 at 9:18 am
You need testers? Can I put my name on the list? I wouldn’t mind having to make a cheesecake like this for myself… for the good of the book, of course!
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Josiane said,
November 18, 2009 at 9:49 am
Cheerscake! With all those good news, you had to have some celebratory cake around, and this one clearly qualifies!
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kala said,
November 18, 2009 at 9:52 am
Squeeeee! Thanks again for having this giveaway!
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kitchenspoon said,
November 18, 2009 at 9:55 am
inCREDible…..wheeee, I’m sending squeezes–xo!
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JoLynn-dreaminitvegan said,
November 18, 2009 at 10:18 am
There is nothing you can’t do with peanut butter, you have proven that! This is amazing….talk about impressing the family and friends!
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kim g. said,
November 18, 2009 at 12:06 pm
This looks so decadent and delicious!
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Courtney said,
November 18, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Hi Celine
I would LOVE to be a tester, if you need them!
Courtney
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Nora said,
November 18, 2009 at 12:32 pm
this is so awesome! you should make a different version for each of the 4 bars! :) hint hint
what’s chocoreale?
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Celine Reply:
November 18th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
oops, I thought Chocoreale was world-famous! it’s the vegan version of Nutella, like Pateline, only without any hydrogenated crap in it.
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VeggieGirl said,
November 18, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Please do an Ohio signing??? You’ll have digs to stay in if you do! :-D
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Celine Reply:
November 19th, 2009 at 10:00 am
I’d love to go back to OH someday. why do plane tickets have to be so damn expensive, pray tell?
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Afsoon said,
November 18, 2009 at 8:29 pm
best recipe thus far? i think so!
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Celine Reply:
November 19th, 2009 at 9:59 am
I have yet to try your mom’s sushi, but I’m ready to bet my mandibles it’s THE best recipe ever.
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VeggieGirl Reply:
November 19th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Fingers crossed you can get here sooooooon.
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kate said,
November 19, 2009 at 11:33 am
i’m far from vegan, but this looks fabulous! thanks!
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Tiana said,
November 19, 2009 at 2:41 pm
I am so excited to meet you guys at Humanitaire! I feel lucky to have the chance to meet your awesomeness.
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Celine Reply:
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:23 am
you’re gonna have to look long and hard to find any sort of awesomeness in our general direction.
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Juliana said,
November 19, 2009 at 3:57 pm
I sure would like a bit of the cheesecake…yummie! Great picture!
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Julie Hasson said,
November 19, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Congrats on the new book Celine! I am so excited for you guys.
Oh, and that cheesecake looks unbelievable! Yum!
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Alisa - Frugal Foodie said,
November 20, 2009 at 9:12 am
Congratulations to the winners! I can’t wait to get my hands on your book too! That cheesecake looks excellent.
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Celine Reply:
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:23 am
I can picture the book looking round and round for you. USPS dude must be going bonkers.
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Marion said,
November 20, 2009 at 10:40 am
Ton cheesecake est tout simplement magnifique!
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Celine Reply:
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:24 am
merci bien, Marion!
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Mo said,
November 20, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Speechless.
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JENNA said,
November 20, 2009 at 9:18 pm
what a beautiful cheesecake!
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simona said,
November 21, 2009 at 1:45 am
wonderful receipe, wonderful photo, wonderful cake!! wow!!
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bazu said,
November 21, 2009 at 8:13 am
yay for good newses!
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Celine Reply:
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:21 am
they taste sweeter than the bad ones. those are too sour and icky. k-icky.
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Kelly said,
November 21, 2009 at 9:12 pm
I swear, every recipe you post looks better than the last.
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Sal said,
November 22, 2009 at 8:37 am
mm that cheesecake sounds amazing.
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Michal said,
November 23, 2009 at 4:06 am
wow-zers. this looks so decadent.
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Leigh said,
November 25, 2009 at 3:28 am
This explains our recent increase in Jokerz sales! You are a crazy, talented girl.
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Culinary Cory said,
November 27, 2009 at 6:47 pm
That cheesecake looks amazing! So rich. So yummy.
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Alice said,
November 29, 2009 at 11:41 am
Why am I not your neighbor? Sometimes it would be good to have an already-made (by someone else and not myself) vegan treat as yummy as this ;)
Ciao!
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Celine Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 12:35 am
totally agreeing with you: not having to work for your food is the way to go sometimes. when are you moving here?
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Megan said,
December 1, 2009 at 11:46 am
OMGGGGG yes please!
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Mandee said,
December 6, 2009 at 1:07 am
That cake looks amazing and it’s a beautiful photo too!
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Katie said,
December 20, 2009 at 1:55 pm
They started selling Go Max Go bars in Nashville, so I bought two so I can make this for Christmas. I can’t get the chocolate spread, so I think i’m going to make PB caramel and ganache to drizzle on top.
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