Reviewed: Sep. 5, 2007

AMAZING! I read through the recommendations and reviews for this recipe and it came out beautifully. I added twice the amount of white chocolate to the cake (not the sauce), added a crushed oreo cookie crust (1/3 cup butter and 2/3 oreo cookie bag), and topped it with strawberries when serving. The most important tip is not to put the springform inside the steam bath but instead to place the steam bath on the rack underneath the cheesecake when baking.

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Bhavna Dave'

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Reviewed: Aug. 11, 2007

I made this for a gathering this weekend. My cheesecake obsessed friend informed me that it was one of the best cheesecakes he's ever had. Though the white chocolate flavor was quite subtle, the cheesecake itself was delicious. I didn't make the sauce, instead, I swirled some raspberry coulis I had leftover from another dessert into the cheesecake batter before baking. I also made a shortbread crust. But this recipe is fantastic.

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Reviewed: Jul. 8, 2007

To Die For! I omitted the brandy sauce and drizzled it with chocolate syrup instead and my family and guests LOVED it!

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Sara

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Reviewed: Jul. 5, 2007

Everyone loved this recipe! Came off perfect! Of course, we added more white chocolate. Used Hennessey Cognac brandy. Was about to buy a cheap bottle of brandy and was reminded that after it bakes, the alcohol burns off then you are left with cheap brandy! Never cook with alcohol you would not drink!

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lisa2roberto

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Home Town: Miami, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 1, 2007

I found this cheesecake very bland. The brandy sauce was nice, but I think the cake needs passionfruit or berries to set it off. Couldn't taste chocolate at all. I was disappointed.

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LILPIG

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Reviewed: May 7, 2007

I've never had a cheesecake without a crust before. The taste/texture was a cross between a cheesecake and a regular flour cake. My husband who isn't fond of cheesecakes really loved it. Myself, I love cheesecakes so didn't really enjoy this as much.

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Hot Chilli

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Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2007

Sorry it took me so long to review this, but I made it for my husband's birthday (12/31) and it was FABULOUS!! Absolutely just right for texture and weight. I did add 3 extra blocks of the chocolate and it made the flavor out of this world. Will definitely make this one again.

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Vanessa L

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Reviewed: Apr. 19, 2007

I've made several cheesecakes before, and I think this is a good recipe for beginners. I didn't add as much white chocolate since I find it a bit too sweet (but only slightly less than the recipe recommends), and I made it with a graham cracker crust...it turned out beautifully.

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Reviewed: Apr. 9, 2007

This was one of the best and easiest cheesecakes I have ever made. The cake doesn't crack, which is really nice. The brandy sauce...a bit much on the quanity side. I'll make a gingerbread cake to finish it off, and have the sauce next time. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful recipe!

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Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2007

Made this at a gormet dinner last week and everyone loved it. Had to sneak a piece and hide it for my daughter. Even good without the brandy...may try it next time.

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Dawn

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Reviewed: Mar. 21, 2007

Incredible! Made it for our February Cooking Club get together and it was a big hit. I haven't had a crustless cheesecake before and thought about adding an oreo crust, but this cheesecake doesn't need it. Using the recommended 10" cheesecake pan makes for a very thin cheesecake, but that is all you need. This is the absolute richest, creamiest cheesecake I've ever had and the sauce just makes it better. I did double the white chocolate and it was delicious!!

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AmyD

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Home Town: Gainesville, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2007

I added a chocolate graham crust and a rasberry sauce

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Reviewed: Feb. 21, 2007

This is the second cheesecake I have made and it was much better than the first. I am a crust person so I made one with graham crackers, butter, & pecans. I halved the sauce & it was absolutely fabulous. This will now be my main cheesecake recipe. And there were no cracks. The presentation was absolutely wonderful!!!

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Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2007

I recently made this, with a crushed Oreo cookie crust and made strawberry coulis to drizzle over the top. A strawberry on the side, for presentation, finished it off. It was outstanding. The texture was perfect. My sister, who's a wicked cheesecake maker, said this one's the best she's ever had.

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Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2007

I made this cheesecake for company, they all raved about it! Made it with the oreo crust as someone else suggested, then drizzled it with milk chocolate, presentation was beautiful! I didn't make the sauce, it was rich enough without it. I will make it again and again!

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Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2007

I used twice as the amt of white chocolate. Was melt in your mouth w/o the crust of a typical cheesecake. I did not use the sauce and it was very enjoyable.

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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2006

I made this for the holidays and it was met with rave reviews. I also added a vanilla wafer crust and about 1 cup of cinnamon chips right before pouring into the pan. The sauce went well with the mocha cheesecake I made as well.

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Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2006

Oh my goodness this was absolutely an amazing cheesecake... the brandy sauce was delicious... i did add a lil more chocolate to the cake and i wanted a crust so i made one outa Nilla waffers.. So good

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Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2006

This is one the most wonderful tasting cheesecakes I've ever made or had. It is very rich and the brandy sauce gives it a great flavor touch.

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Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2006

WOW!!! I made this for a party we went to...I should have made two! It was marvelous. Of course everyone adds their own touch...I made mine with a chocolate graham cracker & shortbread cookie crust & also I added 3/4 tsp. brandy & 1/4 tsp. vanilla to it, since I didn't make the sauce. I didn't get much of the brandy flavor in the cheesecake, so I think next time I'll do a whole teaspoon. Everyone at the party told me I should have made more & some were trying to convince me to make them one just for themselves! It was yummy & went quick!

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