Gingerbread Basque Cheesecake with Royal Icing Snowflakes - Food Wishes
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Date: 2025-12-23
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johngee876
I’ve made several basque cheesecakes recently, using several different recipes. I learned a hard lesson on my last one. Let the cheesecake cool for a couple hours and then stick it in the fridge, typically overnight, to let it further set. I let my last one cool, but was impatient and tried to lift it from the pan without the refrigeration. Being soft (softer than Chef John’s, it broke apart. What previously looked absolutely beautiful, now looked like a dog stepped all over it.
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I’ve made several basque cheesecakes recently, using several different recipes. I learned a hard lesson on my last one. Let the cheesecake cool for a couple hours and then stick it in the fridge, typically overnight, to let it further set. I let my last one cool, but was impatient and tried to lift it from the pan without the refrigeration. Being soft (softer than Chef John’s, it broke apart. What previously looked absolutely beautiful, now looked like a dog stepped all over it.
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JoeScalise4
Dude, you have great recipes but why do you do the young female influencer voice I find it too annoying to watch the whole video. You don't need to have every single sentence end on a higher pitch word. Not every sentence should be a surprise or sound like a question. I'm seriously here to give advice because I think your content is quite good. Music and editing is great too. I hope you see this as constructive feedback.
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Dude, you have great recipes but why do you do the young female influencer voice I find it too annoying to watch the whole video. You don't need to have every single sentence end on a higher pitch word. Not every sentence should be a surprise or sound like a question. I'm seriously here to give advice because I think your content is quite good. Music and editing is great too. I hope you see this as constructive feedback.
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GregCurtin45
One of the best ways to avoid cracking on any cheesecake recipe is to add the eggs last and do not over mix. Whipping eggs incorporates air, which will eventually collapse from the weight of the batter.
I wonder if some eggnog could be incorporated into this recipe I love to freeze some cartons of eggnog and use them in French toast. in the summer. Thank you Chef John.
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One of the best ways to avoid cracking on any cheesecake recipe is to add the eggs last and do not over mix. Whipping eggs incorporates air, which will eventually collapse from the weight of the batter.
I wonder if some eggnog could be incorporated into this recipe I love to freeze some cartons of eggnog and use them in French toast. in the summer. Thank you Chef John.
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bandiceet
It's always interesting watching some other cooking videos that try so hard not to copy Chef John directly, you can see that they catch themselves from saying things like give it the ol' tappa, tappa, then get a little snarky if someone in the comment section follows through and makes the statement.
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It's always interesting watching some other cooking videos that try so hard not to copy Chef John directly, you can see that they catch themselves from saying things like give it the ol' tappa, tappa, then get a little snarky if someone in the comment section follows through and makes the statement.
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marlowemuffingrab
This is a Palestine thing
Then no, it's not an important video. Regardless of what side you're on, all of this is completely irrelevant to all of it and serves only to signal your affiliation to others in your orbit.
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This is a Palestine thing
Then no, it's not an important video. Regardless of what side you're on, all of this is completely irrelevant to all of it and serves only to signal your affiliation to others in your orbit.
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Danbotics
How would I adapt this recipe to make smaller, individual servings in something like a muffin/cupcake tray I’m thinking higher temperature, shorter cook time to try to get a similar well-done outside, soft wobbly centre
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How would I adapt this recipe to make smaller, individual servings in something like a muffin/cupcake tray I’m thinking higher temperature, shorter cook time to try to get a similar well-done outside, soft wobbly centre
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donscott6431
I make a, little thicker than usual, cookie dough flavored with candied orange peel and lime zest. I put it thru my pasta roller and line the sides of a 12 spring mold, then pour in my cheesecake batter.
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I make a, little thicker than usual, cookie dough flavored with candied orange peel and lime zest. I put it thru my pasta roller and line the sides of a 12 spring mold, then pour in my cheesecake batter.
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ManWithNoName-t2d
No water bath I have always baked mine with one. The texture ends up being softer to the palate. But this intrigues me. I i will follow the recipe as is, then make a 2nd with the water bath.
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No water bath I have always baked mine with one. The texture ends up being softer to the palate. But this intrigues me. I i will follow the recipe as is, then make a 2nd with the water bath.
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theovermatt
My mom recently discovered she loves basque cheesecake, and she's always loved gingerbread, so methinks this is getting made as a last minute addition to her Christmas gifts. Thank you Chef!
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My mom recently discovered she loves basque cheesecake, and she's always loved gingerbread, so methinks this is getting made as a last minute addition to her Christmas gifts. Thank you Chef!
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davidcarbone3385
Spectaculary festive cheesecake; i def. don't miss the crust. all cheesecake works for me! Thank you, Chef John. And yes, I hate drama and trauma. hate when that happens so good tip!
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Spectaculary festive cheesecake; i def. don't miss the crust. all cheesecake works for me! Thank you, Chef John. And yes, I hate drama and trauma. hate when that happens so good tip!
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dianeladico1769
Bet it's delicious. Yes, his piping needs work but he gets full marks for making each one have six arms. People who make them with 8 are a menace to society.
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Bet it's delicious. Yes, his piping needs work but he gets full marks for making each one have six arms. People who make them with 8 are a menace to society.
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dmosf2
I'ma gonna droppa-droppa this cheesecake on my family for the holidays! Happy Holidays to Chef John and his Lovely wife! from Portland, Oregon. living near trees.
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I'ma gonna droppa-droppa this cheesecake on my family for the holidays! Happy Holidays to Chef John and his Lovely wife! from Portland, Oregon. living near trees.
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DanielSchmidt94521
You make great videos, but raising the voice after every word is extremely annoying. I can only take a few seconds of this, but your jokes are funny.
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You make great videos, but raising the voice after every word is extremely annoying. I can only take a few seconds of this, but your jokes are funny.
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lindainparis1
This looks great! Though I might do individuals in glass ramekins. served with maple syrup and brandy mix. BTW where's the sprinkle of cayenne
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This looks great! Though I might do individuals in glass ramekins. served with maple syrup and brandy mix. BTW where's the sprinkle of cayenne
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DarkLorkBalthazar
For every person that makes this recipe to the letter, you should donate a dollar to charity.
Because you know no one is making this.
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For every person that makes this recipe to the letter, you should donate a dollar to charity.
Because you know no one is making this.
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TheDingledong4lyfe
beautiful recipe chef john. im going to ask santa claus to ignore the children this year and bring me 10 of these (11 if hes a bad boy)
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beautiful recipe chef john. im going to ask santa claus to ignore the children this year and bring me 10 of these (11 if hes a bad boy)
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Tarkov.
I bet the snowflakes get worse as you go, because you're starting to rush it.
Maybe take breaks or have multiple people take a shot.
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I bet the snowflakes get worse as you go, because you're starting to rush it.
Maybe take breaks or have multiple people take a shot.
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liuqmno3421
This is very similar to the cheesecake we make in (east) germany! I'd love to try this version someday, I love christmassy baking
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This is very similar to the cheesecake we make in (east) germany! I'd love to try this version someday, I love christmassy baking
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CssHDmonster
i do cheese cakes cuz im lazy. i think u put more effort into those snowflakes that i did into my last 3 cheesecakes combined
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i do cheese cakes cuz im lazy. i think u put more effort into those snowflakes that i did into my last 3 cheesecakes combined
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