Dulce de leche cheesecake: A festive twist on a classic dessert, made with gingersnap cookies, dulce de leche and chocolate.
December = snow = vacation = the Holidays = food = best time ever.
My semester ended on a bittersweet note, bitter because many of my friends are leaving for their semester abroad. Bitter because next semester won’t be the same. Because the days get shorter and the nights longer. Sweet because I’m looking forward to five weeks of vacation and another semester. Sweet because it snowed a few times. And I ran outside the door in pyjamas and rain boots at 3 am so that I could have a snowball fight with my friend. Sweet because literally, sweets.
Like this dulce de leche cheesecake recipe… this is a special one!
Today’s dulce de leche cheesecake recipe may not necessarily be associated with Christmas, but it is a special occasion dessert that can be dressed up for Christmas (or any holiday you celebrate around this time of year). A festive combination of dulce de leche (a type of caramel made from milk), ginger cookies (I use speculoos), and chocolate take cheesecake to a new level. Adorned with crushed hazelnuts, cookies and tiny gold Christmas trees, you’re set.
Tips for making this dulce de leche cheesecake recipe:
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de leche is a type of milk based caramel. It should not be too hard to find, but may have a different name in your country. In Poland, we refer to it as masa krówkowa or kajmak. Although it is easier to use a store-bought variety, you can make your own. Submerge a can of condensed milk in a pot of cold water. Bring the pot to a boil and simmer for 3-4 hours. 4 hours for a thicker dulce de leche.
To Make Paper Christmas Trees
Fold a piece of gold paper into two. If the paper is one-sided, make sure the white side is facing outwards. Draw small Christmas trees 2-3 inches long, then cut out with scissors. You should end up with one pair of trees for each drawing. Using a glue stick, glue one of the trees (the white side), then place atop a toothpick. The toothpick should be glued in such a way so that 1 inch sticks out. Then glue atop the other tree, gold-side facing outwards. Let the trees dry, then stick them into the cheesecake.
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