Cheesecake Chatter
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Issue 7, 2014
Make dessert special
This Holiday Season with Eli’s Plating & Recipe Ideas
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Pairing Ideas:
Two wines that pair well with this cheesecake are a late harvest Riesling or a tawny Port.
The Riesling is sweet with an almost smoky flavor that holds its own against the robust
spices in this cheesecake. Tawny Ports also stand up well to the flavors in this dessert,
bringing out the toasted notes in the crust and enhancing the nuttiness of the praline
sprinkles.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Plating Recipe:
Serve Eli’s Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake with a drizzle of Bourbon Caramel Sauce!
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar • 1/4 cup water • 1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter • 1 tablespoon vanilla • 1 tablespoon bourbon
Mix sugar and water over medium heat until mixture turns an amber color. Reduce heat
to low and slowly pour in heavy cream. Mix in remaining ingredients until smooth. Cool
sauce to room temperature. Drizzle over Pumpkin Cheesecake and sprinkle with toasted
pecans or walnuts for an extra crunch.
Original Plain Cheesecake Plating Recipe:
Garnish Eli’s Original Plain Cheesecake with chocolate ganache, cherry compote and
Snowflake-Shaped Funnel Cakes:
Ingredients: 1 quart milk • 2 eggs • 2 teaspoons vanilla • 4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. salt • 2 tsp. baking soda • 1/4 cup sugar • 1/4 lb. melted butter
Combine milk, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl and beat lightly. Combine dry ingredients and
gradually add to wet ingredients, beating until smooth. Fold in butter. On a sheet pan lined
with parchment, draw snowflake shapes of batter with a piping bag or squeeze bottle. Bake
at 400 degrees F for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake Pairing ideas:
A lighter, sweet stout pairs perfectly with this pumpkin cheesecake. The dark roasted
elements of a stout pair brilliantly with the sugar and spices. The contrast brings out the
flavors and textures of both the cheesecake and beer. A Brown Ale would also be a
strong pairing with Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake because the caramel-like flavor of the
ale enhances the caramel praline topping without overpowering the flavor of the
pumpkin.
Apple Bavarian Tart Pairing Ideas:
Two types of beer that will pair well with Eli’s Apple Bavarian Tart are Brown Ales and
Dunkelweizens. The Brown Ales have a caramelly flavor that enhances the sweet,
fresh taste of the apple slices. With its yeasty flavors, the Dunkelweizen will complement
the graham cracker crust and the sweet, creamy custard.
Apple Bavarian Tart Plating Idea:
Replace ho-hum apple pie with Eli’s Apple Bavarian Tart, filled with fresh Michigan
Apples and a house-made Bavarian cream, alongside vanilla bean ice cream, cinnamon
sticks and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Upcoming Events
Save the Date!
When you spend your life making the world’s finest gourmet cheesecake by hand, there’s always
something special going on. Take a look at what’s going on in our kitchen, our shop, our offices and at Eli’s
Cheesecake Bakery Cafe. For the most up to date information and more details, visit:
www.elicheesecake.com/calendar
Free Slice with Chicago Marathon Bib.....................October 12
Pumpkin Patch.............................................October 23
Music on the Patio.......................................October 24
Halloweenfest & Fall Market Place.............October 25
Spooktacular Savings .....................................October 26
Free Slice with “I Voted” Sticker..........................November 4
Thanksgiving Dock Sale..............................November 22
Eli’s at the Lights Festival............................November 22
Holiday Shop & Share..................................December 9
Holiday Open House.....................................December 9
Holiday Dock Sale........................................December 13
Cheesecake Fest.............................July 30-August 2, 2015
Shop the largest selection of our Cheesecakes and
Desserts anywhere at Eli’s Dock Sales! Save up to 50%
and receive special in-store only offers. Both dock sales
will be from 9am-2pm on Eli’s shipping dock.
Culinary Events & Classes
DIY Mini Halloween Cheesecake Decorating
At Eli’s Cheesecake Bakery Cafe
October 25 & 26, 11am-3pm. No reservations required. $3.50 per cheesecake
An Eli’s pastry chef will be on hand to show you how to create your own spooktacular mini 3” cheesecake
with fun Halloween decorations.
Cheesecake 101
Sunday, November 23, 2pm-5pm. $100 per person.
Reservations required*, call 773-308-7000 to reserve your spot.
Learn all there is to know about cheesecake from the experts! Eli’s Executive Pastry Chef Laurel Boger will
teach you how to bake a Chicago-style cheesecake plus learn easy seasonal decorating ideas, troubleshooting
tips and more. Each student will mix and bake one 8” cheesecake to take home (serves 12).
*Limit 8 students
DIY Mini Pie Making
November 24 & 25, 3pm-6pm. No reservations required. $2.50 each or 6 pies for $14
Create your own custom mini pies and tarts! Add to our pre-baked tart shells one of our housemade fillings
like pumpkin custard, fruit, chocolate and more, then add a topping, like crunchy streusel or a mini sugar
cookie. Create one pie and enjoy it for dessert or make 6 (or more) to take home for Thanksgiving dinner.
Kids’ Holiday Dipper Decorating
December 17-19, 11am-2pm. No reservations required. $5.50 per child
Kids will dip and decorate 8 mini cheesecake dippers (cheesecake on a stick, dipped in chocolate) with fun
candy toppings.
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OCTOBER 23 -OCTOBER 26
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Eli’s Cheesecake, 6701 W. Forest Preserve Dr., Chicago
Fall Market Place – October 25th from 10am-2pm
• Backyard Bed & Breakfast - Birdhouses and Halloween Decorations
• Underground Soap Bakery - Fall Scented Soaps and Body Products
• Pumpkins from Nichol’s Farm
Want more Halloween Fun?
Enter our Halloween Contest at elicheesecake.com/halloween-costume-contest
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