should I make a topping for my cheesecake?

[nageov3t]

so, I made a chocolate cheesecake tonight for New Year's Eve... it didn't crack, but there are some very obvious air bubbles near the surface (hopefully they get better as it cools overnight)

I'm debating if I should make some kind of topping for the cake just to cover it up, and if so, what.

the recipe I used called for a marshmallow topping, but I'd need a hand mixer to put it together, which I don't have (or the inclination to brave a run to a store tomorrow).

any suggestions? I could make whipped cream just before dinner easily enough and I'm sure it would look nice, but no clue of whipped cream is an appropriate topping for a chocolate cheesecake.

 

[Blueychan]

cool hwip

 

[Sluggo]

Strawberries or cherries in that thick syrup would be good, but might be a bit much with the chocolate.

 

[sandorski]

Strawberries or cherries in that thick syrup would be good, but might be a bit much with the chocolate.

This. Skip the Cool Hwip, it's fake and redundant.

 

[nageov3t]

This. Skip the Cool Hwip, it's fake and redundant.

no way I'd do coolwhip, but I've got a bunch of leftover heavy cream, I could make actual whipped cream :thumbsup:

my current top contender is the ganache detailed in this recipe -- http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Double-Chocolate-Cheesecake-4484

 

[sandorski]

no way I'd do coolwhip, but I've got a bunch of leftover heavy cream, I could make actual whipped cream :thumbsup:

my current top contender is the ganache detailed in this recipe -- http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Double-Chocolate-Cheesecake-4484

Looks good, although I always prefer a fruit topping.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

I don't like any topping on cheesecakes, they should be left to shine on their own merit. If you feel you have to use a topping for the aesthetics use a VERY thin layer of chocolate ganache so that it covers the flaws without overwhelming the flavor. If you use canned strawberries or cherries you should be shot.

 

[sandorski]

I don't like any topping on cheesecakes, they should be left to shine on their own merit. If you feel you have to use a topping for the aesthetics use a VERY thin layer of chocolate ganache so that it covers the flaws without overwhelming the flavor. If you use canned strawberries or cherries you should be shot.

Do I need to start answering my door with an Assault Rifle? D:

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Do I need to start answering my door with an Assault Rifle? D:

If you've got cherry-infested cheesecake on the table your enemies will be everywhere. Forget the rifle and get yourself a bunker.

 

[sandorski]

If you've got cherry-infested cheesecake on the table your enemies will be everywhere. Forget the rifle and get yourself a bunker.

Better install Claymores....

 

[Vic Vega]

Pie is always better with topping.

 

[Phoenix86]

Top it with a chocolate pie.

 

[linuxboy]

Make a very quick gelatin chocolate mousse ahead of time, let it chill, then spread it a few hours before serving.

IMHO, cheesecake does best with a lighter approach for the top. Heavier crust, lighter body, lightest topping. Raspberries would work well, for example, followed by a ganache drizzle.

Alternatively, make a ganache base with more heavy cream than normal so it is more runny/fluid, then blend it with chevre frais and spread that on top if you want to preserve cheesecake approach.