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Original Plain Cheesecake with Stroopwafel Cookies Remove the papers from an Eli s Original Plain Cheesecake and push the slices together so they re touching as closely as possible. Pour a layer of salted caramel sauce onto the center of the cheesecake. Using a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, spread the caramel evenly over the top of the cake, leaving the outer half inch of the cake uncoated. While the caramel is setting, press stroopwafel cookie pieces onto the outer edge of the cake. To serve, drizzle more salted caramel onto a dessert plate and top with a slice of the cheesecake, and garnish with stroopwafel cookie pieces. Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Add a pool of caramel sauce to a chilled dessert plate. Sprinkle the border with chopped pecans. Top with a slice of Original Plain Cheesecake, add more caramel and pecan halves, and add two rounds of dried apples Cheesecake Affogato Top a slice of frozen Eli s Original Plain Cheesecake or Cheesecake Cuties with whipped cream. Pour two shots of freshly-brewed espresso over the dessert and serve immediately. Celebration Cake Brush a thin layer of chocolate ganache onto a wooden board and place a piece of Eli s Old-Fashioned Triple Chocolate Cake on top. Carefully pipe Celebrate! with the same chocolate ganache onto the board. Serve with vanilla ice cream. Use this as inspiration for any celebration, including birthdays and anniversaries! Cheese Plate A not-too-sweet slice of Eli s Original Plain Cheesecake, made with the finest cultured cream cheese, can play a starring role in a traditional cheese plate. Serve a slightly chilled cheesecake slice with fresh fruit, candied nuts, fruit preserves and toast or crackers.
Salted Caramel Cheesecake with Roasted Strawberry-Lime Salsa Toss fresh, coarsely chopped strawberries with granulated sugar and roast at 425 degrees F for about 5 minutes or until slightly caramelized. Season with fresh lime juice and zest to taste. Chill before serving. Bourbon Butter Tart Remove frozen tart from package and warm on a parchment-lined baking sheet, 1-2 apart, at 350 F for 6-8 minutes. Allow to rest for 1 minute before serving. Serve in a mini skillet with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and a shot of your favorite bourbon. Cutie Flights Fill four small bowls with warm or room-temperature dessert sauces for easy dipping. Garnish four pieces of Eli s Cuties, as desired. Pipe a dime-sized amount of whipped cream onto the tines of each dessert fork to help the cheesecake to adhere. Place each garnished cheesecake piece onto a fork (covering the whipped cream). Carefully balance each fork across a bowl of sauce and serve. Ice Cream Ala Pie Top your ice cream with pie instead of the other way around! Serve vanilla ice cream with cherry sauce and an Eli s Mini Cherry Pie. We ve used a tart cherry topping made with Michigan cherries. Gooey Apple Butter Cake Wrap a Gooey Butter Cake in a parchment cupcake wrapper. Top with apple pie filling or sautéed apples, brown sugar streusel, and bake at 350 F for 10-15 minutes, or until streusel is golden brown. Finish with a rosette of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Lemon Blueberry Tart Cut Eli s Lemon Tart into 6 wedges. Enhance your plate with varying colors, textures and flavors: brush with blueberry preserves and top it with blueberry compote. Then spread a line of meringue across the plate and torch to a golden brown before placing your Tart wedges on top. Enrobed Cheesecake Cuties Dip half of an Eli s Original Plain Cheesecake Cutie in melted almond bark or chocolate, and sprinkle on nuts, pretzel pieces or candies. Mix & match for a truly unique presentation your customers will love! Upside Down Ice Cream Cone Cake Place frozen Gooey Butter Cake on a parchment-lined sheet pan or silicon baking mat and warm at 350ºF for 10-15 minutes or until center is warm. Decorate a dessert plate with a drizzle of white chocolate and sprinkles. Top the warm Gooey Butter Cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and an upside down cone dipped in white chocolate and more sprinkles. Light the candles and serve! Eli s Original Plain with Honeyed Cranberries Top Eli s Original Plain Cheesecake with a generous portion of Honey Cranberry Compote for a festive holiday presentation. Finish the plate with bittersweet chocolate ganache and fresh mint leaves. Salted Caramel Cheesecake with Grilled Stone Fruits Cut fresh stone fruits (peaches, apricots, plums, cherries) in half, remove pit and place directly onto a hot, oiled grill, cut side down. Grill until warmed through. Cool before serving.
Cheesecake Dippers Remove an Eli s Original Plain Cheesecake from the freezer and let thaw at room temperature for about 1 hour. Carefully insert a 4-inch wooden stick halfway into the heel of each slice and return to the freezer for 2-3 hours (until the sticks are frozen and secure in each slice). In a tall, cylindrical container, pour in chocolate shell ice cream topping or melted chocolate. Dip each piece of cheesecake directly into the chocolate and transfer to a piece of parchment paper, sliding the slice out of the puddle to remove any excess chocolate. Immediately sprinkle with your choice of candy, nuts or sprinkles. Serve immediately or store in the freezer well wrapped. Salted Caramel Cheesecake with Caramelized Apples Sauté fresh apple slices in butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until apples are tender. Cool before serving. Sprinkle with toasted almonds for an extra crunch. Fudge Brownie S mores Warm Eli s Fudge brownies (microwave on HIGH for about 8 seconds or until just warm), thread onto wooden skewers, alternating with marshmallows, and lay flat on your work surface. Toast each marshmallow with a torch until lightly browned. Serve immediately. Triple Chocolate Lava Cake Heat frozen Chocolate Lava Cake on a microwave-safe plate on HIGH for about 40 seconds or until chocolate ganache center is hot. Add a scoop of chocolate ice cream, hot fudge, milk chocolate shavings, and a dusting of cocoa. Mini Smoosh Shooters Using a #100 scoop or melon baller, add 2 scoops of Eli s, 1 scoop of ice cream, and your favorite dessert sauce to a tall shot glass. Add a splash of liqueur, if desired. Serve with a mini spoon.
Ooey Gooey Strawberry Shortcake Heat frozen Gooey Butter Cake on a microwave-safe plate on HIGH for about 40 seconds or until center is warm. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberry sauce. Substitute with any fresh fruit compote for a seasonal twist! Raspberry Fudge Cheesecake Top a slice of Eli s Original Plain Cheesecake with bittersweet chocolate ganache, allowing ganache to drip down the sides. Accent with fresh raspberries and dots of more ganache on the plate. This idea also works great with crème Anglaise and strawberries! Strawberry Basil Cheesecake Top a slice of Eli s Original Plain Cheesecake with a refreshing Strawberry-Basil Compote: Dice 1 lb. fresh hulled strawberries. Gently stir in 3 tbsp. granulated sugar and juice from 1/2 lemon and allow to macerate for 30 minutes. Stir in 1-2 tbsp. fresh, chopped basil. Irish Coffee Cheesecake Serve Eli s Irish Cream Cheesecake with whipped coffee ganache, chocolate shavings, toasted hazelnuts and a sprinkle of cocoa or finely chopped chocolate. Offer an Irish Cream or whiskey-spiked coffee on the side. Blueberry Oat Trifle In a small jar, layer Eli s Blueberry Oat Bar with fresh blueberries and blueberry yogurt. Top with crumbled blueberry oat bars. Perfect for breakfast or brunch!
Cheesecake Kabobs Skewer fruit chunks and Cheesecake Cuties (or cut any size Eli s Original Plain Cheesecake into 1-inch pieces) with wooden skewer and lay flat (crust side down) on your work surface. Sprinkle cheesecake with granulated sugar, about 1 tsp. on each piece. Heat the sugar on top of each cheesecake with small butane torch until sugar is melted and golden brown. Mason Jar Cheesecake Trifle Cut Eli s Original Plain Cheesecake or Cheesecake Cuties into 1 inch cubes. Layer in a Mason jar with fresh strawberry sauce. Top with whipped cream, almonds and a sprinkle of brown sugar streusel. Perfect for picnics and country-themed events. Works great with any fruit sauce! Chocolate Caramel Toffee Cake Place frozen Chocolate Lava Cake on a parchment-lined sheet pan or silicon baking mat and warm at 350ºF for 10-15 minutes or until the chocolate ganache center is hot. Cover a dessert plate with a pool of caramel sauce and add the warmed Chocolate Lava Cake. Top the cake with whipped cream, add more caramel sauce, and sprinkle on toffee bits and sea salt to taste. S mores Cheesecake On a long, rectangular dessert plate, spread a thin layer of marshmallow crème and brûlée with a torch. Plate a slice of Eli s Chocolate Chip Cheesecake and add a pool of chocolate sauce on top. On top of the chocolate, put more marshmallow crème and brûlée. Finish with brûléed mini marshmallows and mini chocolate chips. Lemon Meringue Tart Top Lemon Tart with a meringue swirl and toast with a torch until golden brown Festive Pumpkin Tart Drizzle a long, rectangular plate with pistachio oil, pistachio pieces and sugared cranberries before plating the tart.
Salted Caramel Tart with Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate For Salted Caramel Sauce - Heat 1/2 lb. butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 tsp. sea salt. Allow to cool. For Hot Chocolate - Heat 2 quarts whole milk in another saucepan over medium heat; whisk in 12 oz. chopped bittersweet chocolate and stir until smooth. Squeeze 2 tbsp. salted caramel sauce into a mug and pour in 8 oz. of hot chocolate mixture. Top with whipped cream and more salted caramel sauce. Berry Smash Cake Place frozen Gooey Butter Cake on a parchment-lined sheet pan or silicon baking mat and warm at 350ºF for 10-15 minutes or until center is warm. Let rest 1 minute and cut Gooey Butter Cake in half horizontally. Fill with fresh raspberries and blackberries smashed with a bit of sugar. Top with whipped cream, fresh berries and a dusting of powdered sugar. Bananas Foster Lava Cake Serve a warm Chocolate Lava Cake with fresh bananas sautéed in brown sugar, and crème Anglaise. Serve tableside, or for a fun, interactive experience allow your guests to assemble the dessert themselves. Spiced Molasses-Caramel Apple Tart Along with a drizzle of Spiced Molasses Caramel, add candied pecans, a dollop of honey-sweetened mascarpone cheese or whipped cream and a sprinkle of freshly-ground cinnamon to your plate. COVER PHOTO: For 12 ways to top Eli's Original Plain Cheesecake, visit tinyurl.com/12wayselis 2018 The Eli s Cheesecake Company 6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive Chicago, IL 60634 foodservice.elicheesecake.com sales@elicheesecake.com 800-999-8300 Follow @ElisChefChicago on Twitter for news updates, plating ideas and more.