CELEBRATING WITH A QUICK CHEESECAKE
As I’m celebrating the June 11th release of The
Black Cat Steps On A Crack, Bad Luck Cat Mystery #4, I should be busy writing
the next adventure of Sabrina and Hitchcock. I get sidetracked easily, though, and
when I came across my grandmother’s recipe notebook I stopped to page through
it.
Today, it’s easy to capture an image of an interesting
recipe. Not so quick in her time –she obviously spent many hours recopying recipes
into this book. (Of the other treasures I kept from her kitchen, the strawberry
dish is my favorite). When I came across
the “Quick Cheesecake” recipe, my mouth started watering. My husband and I both
love cheesecake, and our wedding anniversary was yesterday – it’s not too late
to celebrate with this treat. (I especially appreciate this recipe because it’s
gluten-free and diabetic friendly, too!)
INGREDIENTS:
2 packages
8-oz. cream cheese
½ cup plus 1
tablespoon sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon
vanilla extract, divided
½ teaspoon
fresh lemon juice, divided
1 cup sour
cream
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Coat an 8-inch square pan w/
nonstick spray. Combine cream cheese and ½ cup sugar; beat well. Beat in the
eggs one at a time. Beat in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and ¼ teaspoon lemon
juice. Spoon into dish and bake 40-45 minutes, or until golden. Remove from
oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Do not turn off the oven. Meanwhile, combine the sour cream with the
remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla, and ¼ teaspoon lemon juice;
mix well. Spread over top of cheesecake and bake for 10 minutes. Let cheesecake
cool, then cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
About THE BLACK CAT
STEPS ON A CRACK:
Sabrina Tate and her cat, Hitchcock, must sort through
the clues when a librarian is killed and justice is overdue . . .
With construction on the town’s new library nearing
completion, mystery writer Sabrina Tate is thrilled that local book lovers, and
her own forthcoming novel, will soon have a fine new home. But tensions are
rising at the site as the headstrong new librarian insists on telling the
construction crew how to do their jobs, bringing work to a standstill. When
Sabrina’s cat unearths the dead body of the librarian not long after—and a good
friend’s husband is named as the main suspect—she finds herself being pulled
into a murder investigation yet again.
While virtually all the workers at the site had a motive to
commit the dark deed, Sabrina turns her attention to the victim’s background
looking for clues, but hits a dead end when she can’t locate any of the woman’s
family. As a string of planted evidence and a murky collection of malicious
characters start to surface, Sabrina knows she and Hitchcock will have to tread
carefully, before the library killer decides to check them out for good . . .
Kay
Finch is the National Best-Selling author of the Bad Luck Cat Mysteries by
Penguin Random House. Though her
character, Sabrina Tate, has left the paralegal profession behind to move to
the Texas Hill Country, Kay still works as a paralegal at a Houston, Texas law
firm. She resides in a Houston suburb with her husband and pets. Visit her at www.kayfinch.com.
**** GIVEAWAY! ****
Kay is giving away one copy of The Black Cat Steps on a Crack. Leave a comment below to be entered to win. (US only).
I can't wait to read it. The cheesecake sounds delicious and it's my favorite. I think the title is creative and catchy.thank you for the chance. Donamaekutska7@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious! Thanks for the chance! JL_Minter(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteCheesecake is my first choice in desserts so it's great to see a cheesecake that is diabetic friendly. Thanks for sharing the recipe & for sharing you talent as an author with great mysteries!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda. "Easy" is my first choice, then cheesecake is second. LOL.
DeleteHappy Anniversary! I love the old notebook. Recipe sounds yummy. And no springform pan.
ReplyDeleteYay for no springform pan, Riley!
DeleteRecipes from moms and grandmas are a treasure! Especially those written down with their own handwriting.
ReplyDeleteYou're right about that, and now my first cousin is asking about the notebook . . .I thinks she'd like to have it. Since I'm much older than she is, maybe I should mention the notebook in my will.
DeleteYour book sounds terrific. Thanks for the chance to win a copy. And, for the recipe, too. lkish77123 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteHope you get a chance to read and enjoy the book, Linda.
DeleteI like your series.
ReplyDeleteAnd cheesecake is always good!
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Glad you enjoy the series, Libby!
DeleteHappy Anniversary! Thanks for the cheesecake recipe.
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Thank you, and enjoy the cheesecake!
DeleteHappy Anniversary from a fellow Houstonian! The cheesecake looks deadly and the story is deadly!
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Thanks, Pat. Hope to see you next Saturday for my signing at Murder by the Book. Unless you are home eating cheesecake. LOL.
DeleteRecipe souds great! Would love to win this book!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! Thank you for sharing the recipe. I have to try this since I love cheesecake too! Thank you for this chance! areewekidding(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThanks, Robyn.
DeleteSounds yummy! I've never made one without a crust...and with a baked topping! Looking forward to reading this book
ReplyDeleteIt's perfect for me since crust is not allowed with me. I hope you get a chance to read and enjoy the book!
DeleteThanks Lizz - I like the "labor of love" label.
ReplyDeleteGreat series! Can't wait to read more about Sabrina a Hitchcock! I like that that the recipe is for a crustless cheesecake, will have to give it a try.
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I look forward to reading your book. Thanks for the chance. We love cheesecake will have to try this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance look forward to reading the book.
ReplyDeleteThis recipe sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing and for offering a chance to win this book! lindaherold999(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great series - sure would love to win - thanks for the chance. trwilliams 69 at msn dot com
ReplyDeleteYum, I have to try this. Thanks for sharing. Love the book cover. Hitchcock looks just like my "nephew" Dallas. Thanks for the chance!
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I would love to read your book! I have the first three on my TBR pile! I love cheesecake! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThe cheesecake recipe sounds delicious, and the book is one I would love to read. lclee59(at)centurylink(dot)net
ReplyDeleteMy family loves cheesecake. Thank you for the recipe and for this chance to win. 1cow0993(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! I love cheesecake. It's great that this one is quick & healthy.
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Love the recipe and the book sounds great! Legallyblonde1961 at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteLooks like a tasty recipe...can't wait to try it! Congratulations on your new book...would love a chance to win it.
ReplyDeleteI love cheesecake!
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I love cheesecake! It sounds so good. Thanks for the chance. evening_star1986 @ yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteSounds like a pretty easy recipe - thanks for it and the contest. trwilliams 69 at msn dot com
ReplyDeleteI've had this series on my TBR list for awhile now. Thanks so much for the chance to win. aut1063(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, sounds like a great book!
ReplyDeleteNot a fan of cheesecake. Books sounds good. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteI love this series but I looove cheesecake more! I am trying this quick recipe today!! Can’t wait to see what Hitchcock and Sabrina get into next!
ReplyDeletecover of the cat titles adorble. would love to win a copy of this book.thanks-
ReplyDeleteI love this series. Thanks for the recipe and giveaway. doward1952(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteLove this series and love this recipe! It sounds so good!! Thanks for a chance to win! ljbonkoski@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe and can’t wait to read the book!
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ReplyDeleteWendy
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I just started reading your new book and I am enjoying reading about the new adventures of Sabrina, Aunt Rowe and, of course, Hitchcock. I am looking forward to the next book!
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