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Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

This item was filled under [ Baking, Cake, Chocolate, Desserts ]

You will loose yourself in the rich layers of this cheesecake and never want to come out. On the bottom is an oreo cookie crust, then a thick creamy layer of classic cheesecake. Two chocolate layers top off the cake, which looks beautiful garnished with strawberry slices or flowers. There is a bit of strawberry [...]

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Pear and Grappa Pound Cake

This item was filled under [ Baking, Cake, Fruit, Italian ]

Yield: 12 Servings
1 16-oz Can pear halves or slices
3 c All-purpose flour
2 1/2 t Baking powder
1/2 t Salt
1/2 lb Unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 c Sugar
3 Large eggs
3 T Grappa, rum, or brandy
1 t Vanilla extract
Confectioners’ sugar
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
Drain the pears and reserve the liquid. Chop [...]

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