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Individual Orange and Chocolate Cheesecakes
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Special Single Servings Overall User Rating: 
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pretty easy and deliche but some tweaks needed
06/29/2008 at 11:22am
User: Rebecca from Austin, TX User Rating:
I quadrupled the recipe. I realized that I had two different mini sizes of muffin tins, and used the smaller one. There was way too much left over! I had enough batter/crumbs to make five or six batches. Instead of the wafers, I used chocolate teddy grahams mixed with semisweet chocolate chips - delicious. I did find that there was wayyyy too much butter though in the crust - It actually leaked through the muffin liners into the pan. I'd probably used 2/3 of what it called for next time. oh, and slivers of fresh orange on top make it to die for.
Fabulous
05/31/2008 at 02:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These were a hit! Freezing the cheescakes in the pan before removing them worked great. They were so yummy and easy to pick up. A little work involved, but totally worth it!
Tasted like more!
05/19/2008 at 08:49pm
User: Debbie from Howard Beach, NY User Rating:
I made this recipe for a quick Sunday evening dessert and it was really yummy. Unfortunately, there weren't enough of them. Next time I'll double, maybe triple the recipe so that everyone can have two or three. Yes, they're not easy to get out of the tins as some reviewers wrote, but they are worth the effort. Really cute and refreshing. Will definitely make again.
Just ok
05/06/2008 at 07:43pm
User: Mary Beth from Hilliard, OH User Rating:
Cute, but not the wow factor I was looking for, especially for the effort. I like the concept of bite size, but will keep looking or experimenting.
Yummy!
04/22/2008 at 07:49pm
User: Michelle from Ellerslie, GA User Rating:
These mini cheesecakes were really good! Like a lot of other reviewers, I also had a problem getting them out of the muffin cups. When I made them again I sprayed the muffin tin and they came out just fine. I also tried using muffin cups (sprayed) and that worked, too. You definitely need to double the recipe on this one as it doesn't make a whole lot. But they were very good!!
Tasty Treats
04/13/2008 at 02:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These were really yummy....had to use Pepridge Farm Chocolate Chessman cookies instead of wafers. Everyone really enjoyed these.
TERRIBLE!
03/28/2008 at 05:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am usually very positve when rating recipes-but this one is just terrible. I really believe that anyone that says they just "popped" right of the pan is fibbing! I did some with Pam, some with butter, and some with liners and NONE came out. Besides that, they and a very funny "greasy" taste that made our stomachs hurt all night. Don't waste your time on this one.
Big Hit
03/23/2008 at 10:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These little cheesecakes are so light and delicious, and very easy to make. They were a big hit at a dinner party I made them for.
Great Recipe
03/23/2008 at 08:10pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
This is a great recipe for entertaining. I made it as written. It was beautiful. I topped it with the orange zest and a mint leaf. I read the reviews with the popping them out of the tin issues. I used both a tin and a silicone mini muffin pan. The silicone made it in a perfect shape and they popped right out. I had to work on the tin pan and it was not as good of a shape when it did come out. I think they key was the silicone pan.
Almost perfect
03/23/2008 at 06:41pm
User: RENEE from EDWARDSBURG, MI User Rating:
I always cook for a crowd. This is a great recipe altho' I adjusted the recipe to make 48 mini's. This is what I did. 1c ricotta, 1c. cr cheese, 1t. vanilla, 1 orange zested, 3 eggs, 2/3c sugar. This made enough batter to fill 48 mini's exactly. I had great results and I also used muffin liners.
Great individual cheesecakes
03/22/2008 at 09:12pm
User: Suzanne from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
This recipe was very easy to make, but not so easy to get out of the mini muffin tins. The tins are so small that it made them hard to get out neatly. They tasted really good and looked really cute with the sugar/zest mixture on top.
Delicious
03/22/2008 at 06:14pm
User: Sandy from Audubon, NJ User Rating:
These were delicious and everyone loved them. They were easy to make but hard to get out of the mini pans. I buttered the pan before I put in the chocolate bottom but they still stuck. I was thinking that maybe I didn't press them down hard enough. I think I'd use the mini cupcake papers next time and spray them.
Perfect for afternoon tea...
03/20/2008 at 07:27pm
User: Audrey from Chelsea, MA User Rating:
I found the reviews particularly helpful in having a successful result. I used mini paper liners, and tripled the recipe. The downside is that the cheesecakes are so delicious that they disappear much too quickly. I think that they'd be particularly wonderful for afternoon teas, along with Giada's mascarpone mini cupcakes with strawberry glaze. Thanks, Giada, for yet one more recipe that we'll enjoy for many years to come.
Delicious and simple
03/19/2008 at 09:33pm
User: Heidi from Miami, FL User Rating:
These tasty bites were not overwhelmingly sweet and perfectly suited for a small get together. Plan for 2 to 3 mini cakes per person!
awsome!
03/18/2008 at 12:08pm
User: meliza from vista, CA User Rating:
tis recipy is awsome i give it 5 stars all around :)
So Delicious....
03/17/2008 at 07:19pm
User: Adria from Sherwood, OR User Rating:
I haven't actually made these yet and plan on it, I'm so excited! However! I will make a comment on their size since it appears everyone else is. They are small because they are a "single serving" according to Giada. They are meant to be small. It is cheesecake and cheesecake is very high in calories. No one should eat more than this unless they plan on gaining some weight! (is Giada fat? no.) I am so thankful for these small servings like these. Thanks Giada!
Maybe too much egg?
03/16/2008 at 08:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought it wasn't very cheesecake like...I would probably use less egg...as I used a pretty large one. I also substituted Chocolate Wafers for crushed up chocolate graham crackers, which worked, but it took out a lot of the richness that was missing.
No Pop
03/15/2008 at 08:05pm
User: Paula from Shelburne, VT User Rating:
These look great...if you could POP them out of the pan. That's almost impossible. The bottom cookie crust isn't firm enough to create a crust, so the crumbs just stay in the bottom of the mini pan. I was very dissappointed in this recipe. I am a very experienced baker and these just didn't work...Don't waste your time or ingredients.
Size?
03/12/2008 at 11:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I'm giving this 4 stars from the get go without even making them because of all the rave reviews. I'm in a dilemma. I need your HELP! I bought 2 different size mini muffin pans. One is about 2 tablespoons and the other is a little over 4 tablespoons. What size did you all use or do you recommend?
Quick and delicious
03/10/2008 at 11:41am
User: Cecille from Douglasville, GA User Rating:
I had left over ricotta cheese and made this quick dessert. This is a very easy recipe that can be altered with just about any fruit which I plan to try today with lemon peel and pecan sandy cookies. The only problem I had was removing them from the mini muffin pan and getting a clean cheese cake. I have added this quick treat to my recipe box here on line. Thank you!
Wonderful and delightful
03/10/2008 at 09:27am
User: Carolyn from Clemmons, NC User Rating:
If you read the serving size..it does say for 6..so I quadrupled the recipe and it made 24. I thought they tasted great..I too had a problem getting them out, and took the advice from one of the reviewers and placed in the freezer. They came out easy..Took them to a party and it was the only dessert platter that was cleaned out!
Delicious and so easy
03/10/2008 at 04:27am
User: Holly from Lisle, IL User Rating:
These are a big, big eat and were very easy to make. They came out great the first time I tried them.
Ratio of crust to filling
03/09/2008 at 01:01pm
User: Jeannie from Hampton, NH User Rating:
These are very yummy and great for entertaining. My mini muffin tin has 24 mini muffin cups. I adjusted the ratio of crust to filling to suit. Triple the crust 3/4 C crackers to 6T butter. I doubled the cheesecake filling. It is perfect for 24 mini muffin tins. Happy baking!
Good flavor but not enough cheese mix
01/21/2008 at 09:57am
User: Malu from Stamford, CT User Rating:
I tripled the cheese mix to be able to fill the muffin tins and to make it ligher (otherwise it has a ton of fat) I used half reduced fat cream cheese and half regular cream cheese; and skim ricotta. For the crust I used graham crackers and less butter. Instead of orange I used lime zest and I liked it much better.
Delicious but a mini mess
01/11/2008 at 11:04pm
User: Yesi from Winter Park, FL User Rating:
Tasted good because they were just a little sweet with a hint of orange. Like many others I used chocolate graham crackers because I could not find the cookies. I also had a terrible time getting them out of the tin. Next time I will use the paper cups made for mini pans or freeze them before attempting to pop them out of the tin.
Awesome
11/22/2007 at 12:20am
User: Susanna from Briarcliff Manor, NY User Rating:
I made these for Thanksgiving and it turned out looking JUST like the picture and tasted great. Everyone loved them. The only problem was that the batter ran out before all the cups with the crust in them were filled and it actually took me two batches to fill the cups. Also, I wish I could taste more of the orange. Other than that, these were awesome.
They were great
10/15/2007 at 10:05am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The flavor was just enough orange to balance the flavor of the chocolate. I used paper liners due to the other reviewers responses of "hard to pop out". I also quadrupled the receipe to make a full sheet of the minis.
small but tasty
10/07/2007 at 10:32pm
User: Lindsey from Middletown, DE User Rating:
I made these for a labor day party and they were a hit. only negative is that the are so small and somewhat time consuming to make.
LOOOOVE IT
09/07/2007 at 09:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Made them twice already and will make them many more times to come...a couple of complaints: like everyone else, they are a pain to take out and the quantity is way too small. Good thing they are easy to make.
Good stuff
08/28/2007 at 04:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Best answer to fighting to get them out of the pan: use the paper cups made for mini pans! A lot of work for only 12 bites, but enough to share w/5 friends after a light salad lunch!
Deeeeelicious
08/25/2007 at 02:05pm
User: tammy from amherst, NY User Rating:
very pleased with this recipe, I am an unsuccessful baker and this recipe was sooo easy to make and mistake free..Thank you for making me feel like a success... :o)
pretty good
08/22/2007 at 08:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i dont think that mine cooked all the way through because when i ate them they were a little gooey. But i stuck them in the freezer for a few hours and then they firmed up. so overall they were good. Not my favorite of giada's recipes, but i'd make them again, they were so easy to make!
elegant bite size treat
08/09/2007 at 04:37pm
User: Christy from Commerce, MI User Rating:
This recipe was fairly easy. I was surprised that it only makes 6 cheesecakes though. who needs only 6?! So, I doubled it and had WAY too much batter left over. If I had known this ahead of time, I could have put less cookie crumbs in each cake and made almost a triple recipe rather only 12. But the taste was very good. I used store bought oreo crumbs instead of wafer cookies and it was fine!
Good
07/26/2007 at 06:07pm
User: Rachael from Annapolis, MD User Rating:
They were great!
WINNER #2
07/05/2007 at 04:22pm
User: Aileen from Irvine, CA User Rating:
Second recipe I tried from "Everyday Italian." After making it for the first time, I was disappointed at the small quantity the recipe produced and the difficulty of getting them out of the muffin tin. However, these cheesecakes tasted SO GOOD that I tried again, this time, putting them in the freezer for 30 minutes as another reviewer suggested, and it worked! They popped right out. Next time, I'll just have to double or even quadruple the recipe to satisfy everyone.
Yummy...but here's a tip!
06/16/2007 at 11:18am
User: Mia from Alexandria, VA User Rating:
They can be very difficult to pop out of the muffin tin pan if you don't wait long enough. Once you take them out of the fridge, wait 1/2 hour before you start popping them out. It will be much easier! I made these for a baby shower and they were a big hit.
Yummy and just the right size!
06/14/2007 at 10:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dessert is the perfect ending to a big dinner. The taste is amazing. Orange and chocolate are a perfect combination.
Not very good
06/12/2007 at 08:48pm
User: Mary Anne from Alpharetta, GA User Rating:
After making these to take to a social gathering, I tried one and ended up throwing them out! They had very little flavor and were dry. I deleted this recipe from my collection.
Very Yummy
05/16/2007 at 03:20pm
User: Kasey from Marlow, OK User Rating:
I used a small paring knife to get the cheesecakes out of the muffin tin. That worked well for me.
Messy
04/28/2007 at 04:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Everything was great up to "use a small knife to gently pop the cheesecakes out of the cups". What a Mess!!!! Out of 12 I think only one came cleanly with any chocolate crust. I followed the recipe exactly, but next time I will spray the entire muffin pan before I start, rather than just butter the edges after the bottom layer is in there. These tasted good, I just couldn't take them to a dinner party - which is what I made them for. Oh well, live and learn.
light and delicious
04/20/2007 at 04:40pm
User: Deborah from Sacramento, CA User Rating:
this recipe was as delicious as it looked
Soooo Good
04/19/2007 at 07:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made these for an Easter dessert and they were so good! They are heaven in cheesecake form!
Absolutely Delicious
04/13/2007 at 10:51am
User: Judy from Johnston, RI User Rating:
Made these for Easter....they were wonderful and easy. Everyone loved them. Orange & Chocolate are a perfect combination!
Best Cheezecake
04/01/2007 at 02:32am
User: Mimi from Phillips Ranch, CA User Rating:
I made this for a dinner get together, and it was a hit! Very easy to make and delicious, not too sweet.
YUM!
03/27/2007 at 05:28pm
User: Patty from Fort Mitchell, KY User Rating:
The first time I made the cheesecakes I used a metal mini muffin pan. Ugh. It was very hard to remove the cheesecakes. Made them again last night and tried silicone bakeware and the cheesecakes came out easily. Just the right size to eat one...two...
Excellent cheesecake to serve with coffee
03/27/2007 at 11:59am
User: Arpie from Munster, IN User Rating:
I had 25 people for dinner. I prepared the cheesecake 3 days before. 2 hours prior serving I spread 1 teaspoon of sugar on top of each cake and burned the top with a burner (just like for the creme brulee)and served it with the coffee, before dessert. The cakes disappeared in no time. Giada this is such a hit!
So easy and delicious
03/26/2007 at 08:38pm
User: Christine from Austin, TX User Rating:
These are just incredible and so easy to make. I used chocolate graham crackers because I could not find the cookies. Next time I will make a double batch. I look forward to taking them to a party.
cookie crust too greasy
03/26/2007 at 07:23pm
User: Y from mechanicsville, PA User Rating:
i am a baker. i followed the directions exactly and found the cookie crust to be way too buttery. the cheesecake tasted delocious before cooking. you could really taste the orange flavor, but after cooking no one could taste the orange. i wound not recommend.
Wonderful
03/26/2007 at 07:08am
User: Heike from Milton, FL User Rating:
These were easy and tasted great. I had a little trouble getting them out of the muffin pan, but I also forgot to butter the edges of the pan. Lesson learned!
great recipe
03/25/2007 at 08:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was simpler than I expected. My mini muffin pan was too big to fit in a deep pan so I used my larger jelly roll pan and was still able to fill with water. I couldn't find chocolate wafers so used chocolate graham crackers. Turned out great, will definitely make again.
definitely worth it!
03/23/2007 at 08:51pm
User: chrislyn from round lake, IL User Rating:
I tried the recipe and added banana instead of orange and it is still very good. This recipe is a keeper. My family can't get enough of it. Thanks Giada.
Tried it twice
03/22/2007 at 06:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The kids hated it and my wife just shook her head.
Easy Cheescake with a twist
03/21/2007 at 02:48pm
User: Christi from vancouver, WA User Rating:
This was so easy to make and such a beautiful presentation. It makes a difference when you bake your cheesecake in a warm bath. It is moist and doesn't seem to crumble as much. Will make again
Another flavor
03/20/2007 at 11:29pm
User: Marcia from Houston, TX User Rating:
Try adding 1 tbsp cocoa, 1 additional tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp Kalhua for a chocolate version. I topped them with a bit of whipped cream & a chocolate coffee bean. Mmmmmm!
The Bomb
03/20/2007 at 01:49am
User: francine from Milpitas, CA User Rating:
I brought these to a home dinner party, and everyone was dying over them! They are SO delicous. Thanks to Giada - the Beautiful chef
Fantastic !!
03/19/2007 at 06:35pm
User: ANU from VIENNA, VA User Rating:
It was very easy and we all loved them!
Orange Cheesecake is delicious!
03/18/2007 at 09:54pm
User: Michelle from Englewood Cliffs, NJ User Rating:
I too had a hard time getting out the mini cheesecakes and I used PAM with flour baking spray. Although some of the cheesecakes came out perfectly. Delicious taste and I used part-skim ricotta and 1/3 less fat cream cheese. I also used reduced-fat vanilla wafers for the crust and they were just amazing. I think next time I will make it one large cheesecake though. So good!
Great party dessert
03/18/2007 at 05:53pm
User: Dinah from Starkville, MS User Rating:
These little cheesecakes are delicious and have a very refreshing taste. I actually topped them with a small segment of fresh orange rather than the sugar and orange zest. You can't eat just one!
wonderful and easy
03/18/2007 at 02:00pm
User: Don from philomath, OR User Rating:
the original recipe is very good.the second time around I sub,ed the sugared zest for cherries and the contrast between the tart cherries and the citric of the cheesecake was...as my wife puts it.wonderful
individual cheesecakes
03/17/2007 at 04:32pm
User: tiffany from madison, WI User Rating:
This were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They are actually easier to make than one might think. But go ahead...let them think you slaved in the kitchen for them. ;)
crowd pleaser
03/17/2007 at 02:21pm
User: Linda from Lansing, MI User Rating:
I brought these to a baby shower at my work and everyone loved them. Even my son liked them and he won't touch cheesecake. I used light cream cheese and ricotta and it still tasted great and used chocolate mint cookies for the crust.
If I could I would..
03/17/2007 at 03:29am
User: Tabitha from Corona, CA User Rating:
give this more stars!!! This was increadibly easy..and delicious. I had no problem with anything..just use a cooking spray when you have to butter and it makes everything slide out easily! YUM, YUM, YUM... I will tripple next time!
hint for removal & variations
03/15/2007 at 10:37pm
User: John from Houston, TX User Rating:
Put the muffin tin in the freezer for about 20-30 minutes after baking & cooking the cheesecakes. Then remove each cheesecake using a thin table knife in one smooth motion, applying pressure to the walls of the muffin tin. The crust will be intact. Also, use a mini-processor to crumble the wafers and to make the filling. You can then use the rounded end of the miniprocessor knife to tap the crust into the tin (works much better than your finger). For variations, try animal crackers & lemon zest, animal crackers & toasted coconut, amaretto cookies & toasted coconut. Yum!
supper
03/15/2007 at 07:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
the recepie is easy and the product is delicious
Good but messy
03/14/2007 at 11:40am
User: Donna from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
Let me say right away that the taste was excellent, but they were really hard to get out of the mini muffin pan. I used a non stick pan and buttered it but they were still a pain to get out. Half of the cookie crumbs were left in the pan. I think next time I will try the recipe in a regular size muffin pan and maybe use some liners. Also, I had a lot of filling left over. I love Giada's recipes. Maybe I goofed this one up somehow !?
WOW even with a few changes
03/14/2007 at 09:24am
User: JANET from Columbus, OH User Rating:
Can't do citrus, so used almond instead. Used "light" ricotta and "light" cream cheese.......was awesome!
Tasty and Easy
03/12/2007 at 01:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is easier to make than is suggested. Everyone loved them. Next time I will double the recipe.
Great taste but change the procedure!
03/11/2007 at 04:48pm
User: M from houston, TX User Rating:
Very good taste & cute as a button. HOWEVER, this recipe has you butter the muffin tin AFTER you tap the chocolate wafer mixture into the bottoms. Hello, how do you get an adequate buttering job done on the sides?? I highly recommend buttering the muffin tin BEFORE you put the wafer mixture in the bottom of each cup. Also, since I followed the recipe exactly & got forced into buttering AFTER, my little cheesecakes had a tough time coming out of the muffin tin & the sides got bunged up-not the most attractive thing for entertaining. All in all, though, an excellent taste.
good
03/10/2007 at 01:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
good and fattening