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Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake with Ganache
2007, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved Show: Barefoot Contessa Episode: Ladies Who Lunch Overall User Rating: 
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Reading the Reviews is a MUST
07/03/2008 at 05:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am sorry I did not read the reviews before making this cheesecake. I followed the on-line recipe exactly and my cake had cracks and craters throughout. I was making this for my Husband's birthday and now I will have to buy one at the grocery store. I learned my lesson.
cool
06/29/2008 at 01:20pm
User: Sammy from Bel Air, MD User Rating:
83 nagle st.paterson New Jersey 07501 I give it a 5
My first cheesecake
05/15/2008 at 05:22pm
User: Amanda from Charles Town, WV User Rating:
I've been wanting to make a cheesecake from scratch for awhile now, and my mom's birthday was coming up so I thought why not? After looking and looking I finally decided on this recipe, and it took me a little longer to make than it should have, but it turned out great. I didn't have kosher salt so I just used regular and couldn't taste a difference. I also had to use regular instant coffee instead of espresso because my grocery store didn't have it, and that was fine. I took it out of the oven a few minutes early because it started to crack, but most of it went away and I covered the other cracks with the topping anyway. So over all, it was a big hit and I would deffinitely make it again. Everyone loved it. No complaints.
rich and delicious
05/08/2008 at 03:33pm
User: Sarah from Wilmington, NC User Rating:
For a first time cheesecake baker I thought I did amazing. I love cheesecake and pride myself on having tasted some of the best. I shared slices with my husband, best friend and mother in law (all people who are honest about my baking) and they loved it. Few changes: Used sea salt (few twists of grinder) Used unsweetened chocolate and added sugar (few tablespoons) Used local grocery stores instant coffee. Very rich but not espresso rich or bitter. My cheesecake did crack but I am not so much about looks but will utilize the waterbath method for future endeavors.
expresso cheesecake #1
05/05/2008 at 08:50pm
User: Jordan from New Concord, OH User Rating:
This has probably been on of the best cheesecakes I have ever made! all my family members thought it was awesome.
Excellent
05/01/2008 at 11:53am
User: Sue from Johnson City, TN User Rating:
Sold at church for $40.00.
spanish tortilla
04/30/2008 at 08:36am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i love how the website say it will be greattt and it was
To Sondra
04/25/2008 at 09:51pm
User: zoeanne from tacoma, WA User Rating:
if your pan lets water in for cheesecakes put foil on bottom of pan so it goes up the sides before the water bath...it works great for keeping water away
Absolutely awesome!
04/19/2008 at 08:31am
User: Nancy from Riverdale, NY User Rating:
I made this cake despite the negative reviews, and I'm so glad I did - everyone loved it. I don't agree with the "lack of flavor" comments, it had a ton of flavor. The only things I changed were using a chocolate graham crust and all vanilla extract, no almond. I made it in a water bath, and had no cracks. It is really great!
Disappointing, to say the least.
04/19/2008 at 04:50am
User: lyndas from Agoura Hills, CA User Rating:
I've just finished baking this cheesecake for a dinner party tomorrow - it's one of the worse results I've ever had!!! I'll definitely read reviews before baking from here on. The water bath is a must. There's huge cracks in my cheesecake. Fortunately, I left out the salt by choice, but I'm not at all confident about presenting it. I LOVE Ina, but this recipe and probably the cake will end up in the trash.
Too much Ganache!!
04/14/2008 at 12:12pm
User: Dennis from St. Paul, MI User Rating:
Okay, finished the cake. Gorgeous and edible. Please provide recipe for a mountain of extra ganache!!
pretty bad...
03/31/2008 at 02:41am
User: Rene from Pasadena, CA User Rating:
This cheesecake is very time consuming and certainly NOT worth the work and cleanup. Our friends were gracious and they struggled to finish the piece they were served, but it was embarrassing. It looked good, the consistency was good, but the flavor was lacking. Not enough chocolate, not sweet enough and way too much coffee. Maybe half the coffee, use more chocolate and more sugar. OR try another recipe.
Not like the usual BC recipes
03/28/2008 at 11:02pm
User: Sherry from Plainfield, IL User Rating:
Saw Ina make this on TV--read reviewers' comments before i attempted it. I made it exactly as set forth in recipe and on tv (and followed other tips such as putting pan of water in the oven along with the cheesecake). It cracked horribly on the top, and itwas not as flavorful as other BC recipes, a clear disappointment. Was going to take this to an event--thank goodness i experimented in advance!
Chocolate coma dreams
03/28/2008 at 04:00pm
User: Susan from Raleigh, NC User Rating:
This is a great recipe if you do like I did and read the reviews first. I read them after my trial run cake I made before making one to serve at my friend's wedding. I had forgotten the salt (thank goodness) and the cake cracked but it was still great. I made the second cake in a water bath and it was perfect. Oh yeah, I used a chocolate graham cracker crust. It is now my official chocolate cheesecake recipe.
Willing to try but....
03/25/2008 at 12:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
How much cream cheese is 1 3/4 lbs??
I followed your advice
03/23/2008 at 08:11pm
User: Sondra from Haddonfield, NJ User Rating:
I took out the salt. I was unable to do a waterbath b/c my pan lets water in, but I put a pan of water on the rack above the pan. I used really good chocolate and cream cheese and served it for Easter and it was a homerun. All the women at the party wanted the recipe. Thanks for the suggestions, or it would have been a nightmare.
MAGNIFICENT CAKE!
03/23/2008 at 07:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I just love a chocolate cheesecake and this one fills the bill. The addition of tha expresso powder did indeed give a delightful added depth to the flavor. Ina, keep bringing us these great recipes. You are a WINNER with my family and friends!
Didn't really make......just passing on info.
03/21/2008 at 02:27pm
User: JACQUELINE from Buffalo, NY User Rating:
I feel the same way as many of you disguntled cooks, but to "anonymous 2/11/08 @ 9:36, we can do something.....we can stop watching!!! There is also an address in NYC for other issues. I am currently writing a letter to them,& sending it there. I have several complaints with the editing errors, as well as TV issues. We can make a difference...power in numbers!!!!!
Hits the spot!
03/20/2008 at 02:38pm
User: LEILA from Kahului, HI User Rating:
Omit the salt from the recipe. You don't even need the ganache. The cheesecake is excellent. Rich, creamy, and the right amount of espresso - satisfies the pickiest cheesecake eaters. Worth the calories!
Rich and yummy!
03/06/2008 at 10:31am
User: Sue from Garfield, NJ User Rating:
My cake turned out great! No crack and very moist! My only modifications due to ingredients and tools on hand: 3 cream cheese blocks, 3 1/2 large eggs, and a 10 inch spring form pan. I cooked it about 50 minutes, I checked to make sure it was set. I followed all directions and I'm very happy with how my first cheesecake turned out. I just wish it had more flavor: chocolate, espresso, and cinnamon are very subtle.
Second times a charm!
03/04/2008 at 02:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for the first time exactly following the recipe. The cheesecake cracked right down the middle, the instant espresso did not mix well into the cheesecake, and the crust was sort of blah. I made it a second time with these alterations - mixed the espresso with a tablespoon of hot water so it was no longer in granules, switched out the graham crackers for lady fingers (following the rest of the recipe to make the crust) and made extra ganache to cover the cheesecake entirely. EVERYONE wanted the recipe and it was a hit (-:
Great cheesecake
02/20/2008 at 12:52pm
User: SOU from OLYMPIA, WA User Rating:
We love this cheesecake, not overly sweet. I agree that a pinch of kosher salt would be ample (1/2 tsp is too much). I love this website because of the "Rate & Review". I always read the review before I try any recipe. Thank you to all of those who did the review for this recipe.
Outrageous!
02/19/2008 at 11:52am
User: Jean from Shorewood, IL User Rating:
I wanted a special recipe for a special evening with friends and this one was a home run! It has a wonderful rich texture with a hint of coffee flavor. For added drama, I added a raspberry sauce to the bottom of the plate with fresh raspberries on top. Wonderful!!
My family loved it!!
02/19/2008 at 10:53am
User: Claudia from Elgin, TX User Rating:
It was easy and delicious!
Delicious
02/17/2008 at 11:37am
User: brooke from birch river, WV User Rating:
I really liked the way the espresso gave it KICK and it wasn't just all sweet!! I LOVE THE BAREFOOT CONTESSA SHOW!!
Just change cooking method
02/16/2008 at 06:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The cheesecake is delicious but I had to resort to the water bath method...set the springform pan in a roaster pan or large disposable tin pan, pour enough hot water into the pan to reach 1/4 the way up the springform pan. This is easier if you put the pan in the oven first and then pour in hot water. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour. The water bath method cooks the cheesecake and keep the oven moist so the cake doesn't crack. I tried Ina's method, but the middle did not cook and the edges started to crack. Other than that, do NOT add salt to the recipe, and it turns out delicious.
Check Your Salt
02/16/2008 at 12:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Please folks, learn that Kosher salt is not as "salty" as regular table salt. The recipe calls for KOSHER salt. I haven't made the recipe yet but had to rate in order to post....therefore, middle of the road 3 stars.
Not for Me
02/14/2008 at 04:20pm
User: kay from oxford, AL User Rating:
I watched the cake being made on TV and went and bought all the ingredients. Expensive tho they were, I felt the cake would be worth it. This was not so. My cake cracked all the way down the middle and was very unimpressionable to say the least. I felt very silly when I had to present it to my sweety for his Valentine dinner. I can make cheesecake look(and taste) appealing but not the way it states to bake it. This recipe is going in the trash.
chocolate cheesecake
02/13/2008 at 06:30pm
User: Judith from Cypress, TX User Rating:
Too salty, Looked beautiful. Texture was good but I'll be making some adjustments before making it again. When ingredients (cream cheese) are sold in 8 oz boxes, please don't say 1 & 3/4 # just say 4,8 oz boxes, plus etc.
Turned out good
02/13/2008 at 12:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this recipe exactly how it appears here except I cut the ganache down to a fourth of what was listed and it turned out great. I didn't have kosher salt on hand so I used regular table salt and you couldn't taste any salt in the cheesecake what so ever. Everybody that tried it thought it was bought from a bakery because it tasted so good.
Bogus Review
02/12/2008 at 06:18pm
User: Clare from Newtown, CT User Rating:
Felicia from Marietta GA, you obviously didn't make the cheesecake and only gave it 5 stars to boost up Ina's reviews. A lot of people do that and it's BOGUS.
If you want to make a recipe, watch the show, don't follow recipes listed on-line!!!
02/12/2008 at 07:50am
User: Tania from Miami, FL User Rating:
I saw the show and thought WOW, I have to try it. I wrote the recipe down as she Ina said it. I thought that I would get the recipe on-line just to make sure that I had not missed anything. I did not compare to what I had written. The cake is a bit salty and I have enough Ganache left over to cover my husband's SUV! I am disappointed but have learned a lesson!
Recipe Errors
02/11/2008 at 09:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Folks, no matter how much we complain nothing will be done about the many, many errors in posted recipes - it goes for all the hosts. There is no "editor" only the web master who probably does not error check - only cares that a (any) recipe is posted. Unfortunately, FN has no email address where we can complain. They do not read these reviews.
Awesome Cheesecake
02/11/2008 at 06:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
As a cheesecake lover I knew I had to try this after seeing her show. I am glad I read the reviews and rewatched the show before I did. I eliminated the salt the recipe calls for and it turned out wonderful. It was sinfully creamy and moist! I suggest you try it but don't use the salt!
Reviews re: TVFoodnetwork typing errors in recipes
02/11/2008 at 05:56pm
User: Jan from Hendersonville, GA User Rating:
Food Network: Please, errors should be corrected prior to posting a recipe on the web site. I wanted to make Ina's Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake with Ganache for my Valentine, but other reviews regarding the errors made me change my mind. I love Ina and her recipes and look forward to her 6th book. Hopefully this recipe will be in the cookbook. Recipes not tried cannot be rated.
Food Network, pleas post recipe correctly
02/11/2008 at 11:19am
User: TERRI from ewa beach, HI User Rating:
Yikes, I didn't watch the show as I had a wedding to attend but on Sunday I decided I would make this cake for a brunch with some friends from the wedding who dropped by. Should have read the reviews first, my fault. The cake was salty and it made too much ganache compared to what was in the picture. I love Ina's recipes and thought this would be a winner as well. I'm sure it is if it's posted correctly. I will have to watch this afternoon to see how she makes it. I had to go to Safeway and buy a cheesecake before they all came.
Ina deserves better foodnetwork editors
02/11/2008 at 08:29am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
If I hadn't actually seen Ina Garten prepare this cheesecake, I would have blindly followed the online recipe and goofed. Who knows how it would have tasted? There are often discrepancies (errors) between what the chef does on the show and what shows up in the online recipes. I've noticed this for Paula Deen's recipes as well. Food Network editors, we all deserve a better effort, especially Paula Deen and Ina Garten (and probably other foodnetwork hosts as well) for whom these recipes represent a life's work. As for us, your readers, many of these ingredients are often expensive, and we don't want to waste our time and money. Please take care when posting these recipes online. Thanks.
Recipe errors
02/09/2008 at 10:35pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
For anyone making this for the first time, the written recipe is incorrect as compared to the way Ina made it on the program. I just watched the program and compared the two as she went along. She did not use ANY salt. Also, for the ganache, the ingredients are 1/4 pound semisweet chocolate and 1/4 cup heavy cream NOT 1 1/2 pounds chocolate and 1 1/2 cups cream. The cheesecake itself looked fabulous, but the posted written recipe not so much.
yummy
02/09/2008 at 12:41pm
User: Felicia from Marietta, GA User Rating:
chocolate through and through!!