Hi,
I’m trying to capture that Good Humor creamsicle flavor for a cheesecake I’m making and I’ve tried the typical 1 tsp orange extract with 1 tsp vanilla extract that’s so common on the Internet these days, and I find that it doesn’t work. I’m just not convinced.
Any suggestions?
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Yes. I highly recommend the liqueur Cuarenta y Tres when trying to get a creamsicle flavor. I believe it’s 1 part Cuarenta y Tres (Liquor 43), 1 part Orange Juice, and 1/2 or more milk. This liqueur is vanilla based and is kind of magical when trying to create childhood flavors. I will leave it up to our pastry chefs to offer suggestions on how to incorporate this into a cheesecake … or not. I wonder is the tangy-ness of the cheesecake is detracting from the creamsicle impact or if you did not use enough flavoring.
Hi Ed,
I am not very familiar with that product, but I would advise you to use orange oil as opposed to orange extract, and to incorporate some orange zest and Cointreau into your recipe. You can make orange oil by simmering orange peels (minus the pith) in a neutral-flavored oil like canola, corn or peanut oil, but if you can find it in a store it may more closely resemble what the Good Humor people use.
We do have a phenomenal cheesecake recipe in the database:
http://www.chefsline.com/recipe/3023/Chocolate-Swirl-Cheesecake-with-a-Shortbread-Crust
Just omit the chocolate part. The crust is entirely optional, and may even interfere with your recipe’s ability to replicate that specific nostalgic flavor. You can seal a springform pan with foil to prevent seeping
Hope this helps. Have fun baking, Ed!
could you make a regualr cheescake and after the cake is done poke some holes in the cakes melt the creamcicle and drizzle it throughout the cheesecake. I had this delectable dessert at a restaurant that is no longer open and I want so badly to make the creamcicle cheesecake.
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