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2 Ingredients 3 Ways: Cheesecake and Dark Chocolate

New York Style cheesecake is a classic dessert that 53% of consumers say they absolutely love1. While delicious on its own or with a simple fruit topping, it also provides a versatile canvas for your culinary creativity. Easily upgrade and customize cheesecake slices with ingredients you have on hand in order to create an on-trend dessert that satisfies customer cravings and brings a special moment to their day. With one cheesecake product in your inventory, it is possible to create endless dessert items by transforming it with ingredients already in your inventory – like dark chocolate. Pre-sliced cheesecake allows you to do more with less while menuing desserts that customers are willing to pay a premium for. Increase margins easily with these three cheesecake and dark chocolate recipes that transform ingredients you already have into an unforgettable dessert.

1. Tuxedo Cheesecake

Turn any occasion into a black-tie affair with a cheesecake slice adorned with a dark chocolate tuxedo jacket. Dip New York Style pre-cut cheesecake slices in melted dark chocolate and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies to create a decadent dessert that is visually striking. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a refined touch that gives the illusion of a bow tie to pull together the entire delicious ensemble.

2. Spicy Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Pops

Chipotle chili powder adds a balanced kick to rich cheesecake, bittersweet dark chocolate, and candied peanuts. Insert Popsicle sticks into individual cheesecake slices, coat each cheesecake pop in melted chocolate, and top with candied peanuts that are dusted with salt and chipotle chili powder. The result is a fun and portable treat that’s sure to please.

3. Funky Chunky Cheesecake Bites

These rich cheesecake bites are loaded with flavor that will please a crowd. Cut New York Style cheesecake into bite-sized pieces and dip in peanut butter candy coating, cover with dried banana pieces and crumbled bacon, and drizzle with dark chocolate. Customers won’t be able to eat just one of these sweet and salty bites.

For more dessert menu ideas, view our complete library of foodservice dessert recipes. Here you’ll find even more creative, seasonal and delicious ways to transform cheesecake. View assembly videos or download recipe PDFs to share with your culinary team to spark inspiration and bring new delights to your dessert menu.

Content courtesy of Sara Lee Frozen Bakery

1Sara Lee Frozen Bakery Menuvision, 2019