Comfort for the Coast: Sweet Potato Cheesecake
Nov. 15, 2005— -- Kesha Jordan's Sweet Potato Cheesecake recipe is a finalist in "Emeril's Comfort for the Coast" contest. The winner of the contest will travel to New York next week to prepare his or her recipe on "Good Morning America." The contest focuses on comfort food recipes because many people turn to food in times of crisis and chef Emeril Lagasse lived in New Orleans. He owns three restaurants in the city.
I am always in the kitchen doing something to spice up creativity and trying to get out of the norm of basic cooking. Two years ago on Thanksgiving Day, I wanted something different for dessert. We are always having the same dishes to pass and compare. I wanted to bring a dish everyone would talk about for holidays to come. My creation of Sweet Potato Cheesecake was a hit.
Mix together and pour into crust. Place into a preheated oven at 375 degrees and cook for 55 minutes or until light brown.
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