Chocolate Cheesecake | My First Cheesecake - The Papa's Kitchen

Well, you all seemed to like the first video - so here's number two! It happened to be the same meal that I had my folks over for, and this is the dessert I did for them. It was an Espresso Chocolate Cheesecake and it was really rather easy and tasty.
EVERYBODY WAS HAPPY!
Hope you enjoy the video enough to try it yourself. AND - thanks so much for watching. I loved your comments and your welcoming encouragements to this brave new world.
Edited by Isabelle (our amazingly, patient granddaughter)
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[@thepapaskitchen]

Thanks you all for your great comments and tips. Belle tried this recipe last night and put just a little cornstarch in and still we both agree - never again. Also we will both try the water bath way. I do that with other things like cream brûlée but I never considered it for this. Will repent and change my ways going forward 🤣. I’m having fun though!!!!

[@katemill3632]

It's kitchen chemistry, and a desire for a wonderful end result, you deserve that. I never cut a cheesecake until the third day, cheesecakes need to mellow in the fridge and boy do they taste better, they ripen like cheese, try that with a plain cheesecake, because you will enjoy the aha moment when you notice your cakes fully developed flavor, and texture. You can cut it on day two if you just need to try it, but don't leave it out of the fridge long, then wrap it back up till tomorrow same thing don't leave it out long it is all part of the texture development. My mother would ask me from 50 miles away how soon can you bring me a cheesecake, she would want it for the next day, well I couldn't trust her so she would get it on day too or thee and she would always ask why are your cheesecake's better than mine? I said mine are never left on a counter, and mine are aged. She would eat a six-pound cheesecake inside of 4 days and never gain an ounce. Have a great time with your cooking.

[@sailingvesseljulianne8230]

@@katemill3632 how are you able to wait 3 days? I am sure my hubby (or myself) would just have to have a slice.

[@sandyleonard1605]

Great video. Jerry, you are a natural on camera and Susan you compliment him so well. My favorite line on the video was When Susan asked after baking the cheesecake how he would know which trick kept the cheesecake from cracking and Jerry replied “I don’t care”. What a treat and treasure these videos will be for your children and grandchildren in the years to come. Susan you should get in front of the camera too, you are part of the treasure. God bless and be well.

[@thepapaskitchen]

Thanks so much!

[@ericas1458]

Great work Papa! And fantastic editing Belle. You're a natural! Susan you are the best sidekick ever! So glad you're contributing as well! ❤

[@cherrydee4563]

I love the way papa doesn't waist anything. I want to cry when people waist.

[@fa6534]

The Papa still teasing the grandkids from across the country, I love it.

[@greekhomecooking9464]

Wow chocolate cheesecake! Amazing!!! The espresso really helps the chocolate flavour to come out!!! Xoxoxoxoxo from Greece 👍👍👍🇬🇷💖💖💖🙏🙏Thank you papa! And mama for filming!!! 😀😉🙏👍

[@j9er657]

I have made cheese cake forever lol. The trick for creamy cheese cake is wrapping your cheesecake pan in aluminum foil, placing cheesecake pan in the large lasagna pan filled with 2 inches of water. Your cheesecake will never crack and will be very creamy. Cornstarch is added so the cheesecake holds together. Love your videos!!!

[@kim-rz3fp]

All decorated up you wouldn’t even have known it was cracked-it looked YuMmY!😋

[@angelalewis8445]

I am enjoying this. I love how grandmother helps Papa. The 2 of them have such a great relationship. Years can do that to a married couple. Enjoy and God Bless.

[@helenflynn8992]

So good and I applaud your honesty not starting again with a new cake showing us it as real this helps better to learn. ❤️🤗

[@michellepegues4011]

That can preach! All that work and it cracked appearing imperfect on the outside but the Inside!!! Great job Papa! Love you guys.

[@boldlywalkingbyfaith4980]

Always making people laugh 😆 love the walking to school up hill both ways 😂. Every video he’s in I laugh so much. Needed for the soul. Thank you 😊

[@lindabarnes4128]

You two are a fabulous team. No wonder you have prospered! Sarah is going to be interested in your response to the person who liked 10" pans over 9" 😉. I love how you don't mince words. And your dry humor. Now I have three connected channels of one family. Thanks for sharing your lives, your tribe and your camp. It lights up my days ❤❤

[@thepapaskitchen]

So glad!

[@donnamyers7274]

Yay!!! I subscribe to your daughter and daughter in law's vlog and so glad that you have one too. You're a natural!!! Love you and wife! God bless!

[@ejwilliams2002]

I really enjoy the commentary between Papa and Mama. Thank you, keep them coming!!

[@karenennis6109]

I love the interaction between the 2 of you. I do love when you use your new gadgets, even down to whipped cream decorator.

[@Jen195152]

We love you, Papa!! You rock!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@janejones1797]

You and Susan make a good team! I enjoyed the video, and the cheesecake looks delicious!

[@snaborsrn]

Papa the cheesecake looked amazing!!! I have to admit though I've never seen a recipe that called for cornstarch. 🤷‍♀️ the eggs served as the binder. There are hundreds of recipes without the cornstarch!! Thanks again for a great video and looking forward to the next one.🥰 God bless you and Susan😇🙏

[@elizabethlane4617]

Wow! That looked delicious!!! Now I want chocolate cheesecake!😊

[@stephaniemccollum8019]

Good idea for a double boiler! A new trick you showed me. Thumbs up!

[@vickiemouse236]

I so love you and your entire family! You remind me of my dad in a lot of ways. You willingness to try new things and your sense of humor is so like my dad! Sadly lost my dad 12/11 and mom 01/12. Thank you so much for bringing me Joy! Love and Blessings to you all🙏🏻🕊✝️🌸♥️

[@thepapaskitchen]

WOW - - so sorry for your loss. That's tough

[@vickiemouse236]

@@thepapaskitchen your entire family brings me so much Joy! I feel like they are my family too! Thank you so much for your kind words🥰 I’m looking forward to seeing all the yummy goodies you are going to be making🙏🏻🕊✝️🌸🌸

[@EstherVera.3]

Nice vlog, awesome to c y’all here, God Bless y’all 🙏🏻♥️💙

[@annetteswafford8931]

Jerry, it looks delicious!! When I bake mine, I wrap the springform pan in foil then set it down in a pan of water..this works for me..no splitting ♥

[@thepapaskitchen]

Interesting - - - i'll have to try that!

[@amandadicker6615]

I do the same thing.

[@deedrafulkerson2919]

Same here!

[@dianebraun2749]

Me too!

[@dbklyn97]

I do as well.

[@hobbs1]

Love your new cooking vlog Jerry! 😊 xx

[@TheMissymoo100]

Walked to school up hill both ways. Hahaha! Love your videos!

[@faithhealingandself-care8972]

Yeah Papa, I am so excited that you are finally on KZbin. Your wife is correct the hand beater and later the handheld electric mixer were used, my grandmother raised me and she did almost everything by hand even pleated skirts for me and they were beautiful and simetrical. So excited to watch and learn from you and your sweet wife.

[@mariatsougaraki2914]

Love this recipe.My new favorite KZbin channel

[@sharonschach5496]

Love watching your channel you are a pro . I do not know who taught who but your daughter does a great job also, keep up the great work and you are so funny.

[@heatherreader9738]

So happy to see you guys start a channel! Thanks Belle! My home economics teacher tought us to use cream of tartar. My son is allergic to corn. Make lots of cheesecakes for holidays and such. The size cheese cake you mad 3 tsp cream of tartar and open door method.

[@tammydamron950]

PAPA THE CHEESE CAKE STILL LOOKS FINE ( YOUR JUST GOING TO EAT IT ANYWAY) PLUS IT WAS YOUR 1st TIME MAKING IT . GREAT JOB . STAY SAFE & GOD BLESS Y'ALL .🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 (TAMMY FROM CALIFORNIA)

[@janetthompson9472]

Loving your videos from northern Minnesota , what a cute n happy couple !

[@bethsnodgrass8218]

I love your videos and you are amazing dad/Papa!

[@diannedutton6127]

Love it! I so enjoy your videos, such a great personality! Thanks

[@angelmission]

Mmmmm That looks amazing! Those cracks don't matter. Once you get it all decorated, they don't show and it is the taste that matters.

[@elainepalamidis375]

Great video! I just love you guys you are such a good team.

[@theresamitchell3856]

Looks really good. I have never heard of putting cornstarch in the batter. It’s been sometime since I made a cheesecake. Wrap the baking pan with foil and place inside of a larger pan. Set in the oven and our boiling water into the larger pan. Can’t wait to see what type of cheesecake you make next!

[@aprilmapp3140]

it was nice seeing you cook .I like the way you talk it through it makes it easy to follow.

[@lindayerman8755]

Me again #3, sorry to be back at you again, but While reading about the links you provided in your description, I found that you, Susan, also has a blog called “Embracinglifesseasons”. And So I went there to check it out. Oh my gosh, it is absolutely beautiful. You have done this with absolute perfection. Your words were priceless and unmatched. They touched my heart in an indescribable way. I totally fell in love with it and I will keep coming back to read more. I have one question, at the end of each segment, is there more to read? I tried clicking on it to see but nothing happened, so I thought I would ask. If not, it’s still beautiful and quite satisfying to read, but if there is more, I would sure love to read it. Thanks so much. Sending love, thoughts and prayers to you both♥️🙏♥️

[@susandavid8437]

Hi Linda! So glad you enjoyed reading my blog! I’m not sure what you mean about “more” but if you scroll down there are quite a few posts. I have been posting about 10 years now on my journey as I have transitioned into this new season of being retired. The posts aren’t very long but touch on a variety of situations I have faced in my life. Thanks for your comment!

[@dianariconda7659]

Well, all I can say is it is about time! lol!! Looks yummy

[@susannaCdonovan23]

Papa you did a great job. It's really hard to prevent a cheesecake from cracking. It look gorgeous and delicious. Yummy 😋

[@thepapaskitchen]

Thanks. You’re too kind

[@leadavis494]

Do like Kimberly Wadsworth. She tastes raw cookie dough and says, "Salmonella, I dare ya!" lol Love watching your channel. It is about time!

[@melissafisher162]

Now we get Tribe of Many and this spin-off! Great first video!

[@stephaniemccollum8019]

I’m still so excited that you started your channel! I’m loving your recipes and cooking techniques. You educate us so well as to your cooking process and why you are doing it. Thumbs up! # tribe of many, # camp David adventures !

[@lindas4004]

Wow, looks amazing. I've never tried a baked Cheesecake, only a soft one. Your Mum's face 🤣😍

[@paulanelson1884]

Looks so luscious! Great job Poppa!

[@simplicity8259]

I'm so glad you decided to start doing videos! Can't wait until the next one.

[@dawns071991]

I’m similar to Sarah in that I didn’t cook before I got married, and it’s been trial and error during our first year of marriage. (Tomorrow is our 1 year wedding anniversary!) I have really enjoyed watching you on Luke and Sarah’s families channels, and am excited to watch your videos! Me and my newborn son will have something to look forward to watching on Wednesday during maternity leave!

[@thepapaskitchen]

Happy Anniversary to you both!!! You will be a great cook I’m sure

[@CarolynDenise52]

Hello. I love that you are making your own crust instead of that store bought pre-made crust. My mom was a make from scratch person. Thank you for sharing your recipes....God bless

[@bilakemrisner]

loove your channel i laugh so hard when you said well if they don't like it then just don't come back lol and the chocolate jumping out of the mixer love it

[@yvonneduncan3433]

Enjoyed your video…cheesecake looked delicious !

[@abarb2009]

🙏💕Papaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! Thank you for sharing. Looks so good. So appreciate you and your beautiful wife.

[@stephaniemccollum8019]

If you bake your cheesecake in a water bath, it won’t crack. You use aluminum foil to cover the bottom of your cheesecake pan to keep water from getting in to your cheesecake when you bake it! The cheesecake looks delicious with a nice cup of coffee! Yummy!

[@WendyCranford]

I love the cooking BUT my favorite part is the commentary between the two of you. I enjoy it so much. Thank you for your videos. ❤️

[@thepapaskitchen]

Thank you for your support and encouragement

[@mrsmack213]

The cheesecake looked great with the ganache and whipped cream. As for the danger of burning your hand on the rack as you place food in the oven, Using silicone covers on the edge of the rack will prevent that. I bought a set on Amazon, and I love them.

[@txgal2986]

That looks really good! 🤤 I’m going to have to try that recipe. First off, I think it’s great you went and bought a KitchenAid, so you could bake! My theory as to why the cheesecake cracked is, because you over mixed the batter. With baked goods, you only mix ingredients, until they’re just blended. I’ve made a pumpkin cheesecake several times and most times it doesn’t crack, but I have had it happen and sometimes I don’t know why, except for that reason. The thing with cheesecakes is, though we want them to look pretty, they still taste great, regardless of how they look. After you decorated the top, you couldn’t tell it was cracked. I vote for you to make your Bundt cake! Mother’s Day is coming up. 😉

[@danajenkins597]

I am so glad you started this channel, you always cracked me up on "Our Tribe of Many". Looking forward to seeing you two in your future videos!

[@lanettelawrence6308]

Congratulations to Papas Kitchen and I I enjoy your comedy while cooking. The chicken cheesecake look delicious cracked and all.

[@kittyrhyder]

Love it Good job Papa and Susan I love the commentary. I was thinking you needed to sit the cheesecake pan in the pan of water while its cooking.......but looks absolutely delish.........cheers from Down Under

[@rejeannelangdon9906]

wtg The Papa's Kitchen!! can't wait to see number 3 !! Bless you!!!

[@suewalters9822]

Great video Jerry!! Great editing Belle! Til next Wednesday, have a great week!

[@trudylatchman2002]

Looks great omit the cornstarch! Never put cornstarch in mine and never cracks

[@areldia225]

Love that Peace can see you as a youngster of 36. Haha best granddad EVA!!!!!

[@angelaforcier378]

I was so excited to see you have your own channel , I watch your daughter religiously , you are so funny , good luck , love it 😍

[@Curiouscat5980]

Hi Papa 👋, Love your Channel! Keep up the good work ! 👍😁👍❤️❤️❤️😁✌️. God Bless you and Mama ! 🥰❤️💕🌹

[@faithhealingandself-care8972]

The Paps, it turned out well. I wish I could get a piece.

[@rebeccadunn1690]

Your channel is such a joy to watch. Brother Jerry!! You and your lovely wife are very precious fokes. Your children are as well. I'm so excited to read your book that you Sarah and your mom worked on. Such a beautiful opportunity to share how God has gifted you. I look forward to your next share. Shalom from Southern Indiana.

[@joanwalford1959]

Nice. I make a lot of cheesecakes and I realize the secret is to not overbeat the mixture. I made one two months ago and it came out perfect, absolutely no cracks. I did all the things you did and at the end cracked the oven door open with my wooden spoon and left it. I also did not open the oven door at all while it was baking. I believe I baked it for 70 minutes and then I opened the door a crack and just left it until it completely cooled. I was so proud of myself.

[@thepapaskitchen]

Great tip!

[@ChetsWife3]

I don’t usually make cheesecake, but this one intrigues me. More than the cheesecake, I love the conversation between you and Susan! You sound great on camera. Don’t be concerned with your shaking hands as we mature, we’ll have these things. You’re dealing just fine! Keep on keeping on and we’ll see you in the next one ☝️. I’m having trouble opening the recipe. Could it just be posted in the video’s description?

[@margaretlevi6327]

Love the show! I have never made a cheese cake but you make it look so easy. Looking forward to your next vlog!!

[@leighl3712]

What a great surprise to find your channel. I love watching Sarah and the family. They’re such a great example of a warm and loving family. My therapy occurs in the kitchen so I know I’m going to love your channel too. Sorry the cheesecake cracked, but I bet it stilled tasted amazing.

[@racheldechene6069]

You and your wife crack me up.... so glad you decided to start your own channel! :)

[@thepapaskitchen]

We are too

[@GhostPepperMeg]

Omg I’m one of those people that said it! You are very entertaining. Much success papa! Should those little whopper snappers how it’s done on YT!! 👏. Bravo

[@cathydecarles7084]

It looks wonderful I love watching you you guys are sweet and loving God bless you all and your Parents 🙏🏻

[@michelecarlson1556]

First, I started following you as I always loved you and Susan visiting and chatting it up in Sarah & Solo’s videos. I believe you beat too much air into this cheesecake which makes it bake more like a soufflé which makes it rise and then cracks. So, slow down the mixer and make sure to continually scrap down the sides of the bowl to incorporate all of your ingredients…leaving no clumps of cream cheese after it’s baked…you’ll see clumps if the cream cheese wasn’t creamed properly (always make sure your cream cheese is room temperature and don’t over beat your eggs in). I also use flour instead of cornstarch in my cheesecakes. Continue using both the water bath and leaving the door ajar for at least 45 minutes to an hour after turning off the oven. Baking the cheesecake at a lower temp 300 to 325 for a longer time also helps! I bake my 10” cheesecakes at 300 for 1 hour and 35 minutes. Also, leave it on your counter until it’s room temperature or close to it before placing in refrigerator. Please trust me, everything you do to help your cheesecakes from cracking is worth the time and energy, but they unfortunately still crack once in awhile. The more cheesecake videos you watch the more tips and tricks you will pick up. Natasha’s Kitchen is a great cheesecake recipe and lesson! My mother-in-law taught me how to make her NY Style cheesecake in 1977. I then learned all the tips and tricks over the years by watching many great chefs’ videos, baking on my own for a restaurant and now make over 50 flavors. Happy baking!

[@simonwoda1498]

Thoroughly enjoy watching you….your quite the natural can’t wait to see what you’ll do next…stay well and happy 👌

[@katemill3632]

Generally speaking, you crack the oven, and after the allotted time, turn of the oven, leave the cake in until the cake is cool to the touch, gently remove and gently place on the counter. Cakes do crack but don't slam the oven, but move the cake before you close the oven, never use corn starch! You don't need to add water to the oven, but you can if it makes you feel better, the cheesecake looks great when served, by the way that is the biggest crack I've seen, keep cooking you are learning what you don't know, and getting greater at what you do know in the kitchen. "A Chef willing to learn, is a Chef at heart" I make cheesecake in the blender in two batches, I like the way they come together better. Bon Appetit

[@melaniev4390]

Sounds like a conversation between me and my husband... "Did you talk to him?" "You did." "I did?" 😄 The cheesecake looks amazing!

[@thepapaskitchen]

Hahaha

[@Pinkkermit17]

Loved the video, you make it Simple’s and easy to follow, defiantly will try to make this !

[@debbiewoods4232]

Great job Papa! I usually watch you when you are visiting Sarah or Luke. I always enjoy your cooking. I love your interaction with all your grandchildren as well. God bless!

[@nancyreddick7466]

Awesome!! Love you got both your hands into it!! That's a good cook!!

[@pamelalane6576]

Guys looks so delicious! I'm your age also ,never bake cheesecake I'm going to try this recipe .Thank you much.

[@donnamckeller2010]

Great video!! I’ve been waiting for your channel and I was still late to seeing it in my notifications. Can’t wait to try this one it looks delicious.

[@kirannatontzou5135]

Looks amazing the video was amazing and a have a really good time with you and Susan. Love you both and see you soon 😊 😘 💓

[@LoveourLord24]

I'm so happy your channel came up in my notifications!!! Yeah!!! I was hoping you had a ch.

[@elaineheyes9512]

Hello all the way from across the pond! I love your videos and your enthusiastic approach to cooking and food. I would leave out the cornflour. The eggs are the setting agent so they're not needed. I would also wrap foil around the outside of your cake tin. I always place baked cheesecakes in a water pan to cook them. Just so the water goes half way up the tin. As the others rightly say, taste is everything and you can smother with whipped cream or ganache to cover anything!! Sending your wife, your parents and you lots of blessings. The look on your Mum's face today was priceless!! xx

[@thepapaskitchen]

Hey - - yours is the second recommendation about the tin foil, etc. Will try that next time

[@ladyroo1170]

I love this channel! I was always taught that having a pan of water under what you’re baking, helps it to bake more evenly. My mother was an amazing cook and baker! She made my wedding cake. We just celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary on May 1st. Also, centering the cheesecake in the over will help. Love you and Susan both! Mmmmmmm that looks awesome!

[@ellenvandenbergh9826]

Love this video, with regards from The Netherlands, YES you are international now🤣

[@debbiebousquet5677]

Yes... I love this video. An yes I'm with papa.. please do not melt ur chocolate in the microwave.... do it in a double boiler way... it makes it taste so much better.... great job. I'd love to have a piece too... 🙂💞

[@debbiebousquet5677]

An yes aftr so many years of cookn I too can just about measure it in my head an I'm pretty good with measuring by the size of the containers too. Estimates r my cookn... heeheehee

[@heatherreader9738]

Also, as a mother of 3 boys 21 18 and 16... I think it would be fun to see you cook all 3 brothers favorite dishes your mother made you growing up. Then ask her what her memory of your favorite dishes were. Same for Susan and sarah and Luke?

[@evondiamond3676]

Another great vlog! You and Susan make a great team! Love that you always have your parents and family over. So important to have all the time you can with them. Your cheesecake was

[@annalibbey2742]

I've made cheesecake for years and people ways rave about it. It always cracks but when it settles you can't hardly tell. Yours looks delicious, I enjoyed watching!

[@Val_23358]

It's looks delicious. I think the foil around the pan first tightly in a water bath will help with the top not cracking. But great video.

[@yolandacochrane501]

Okay, Papa!! You did that. I loved this video!

[@laurenlowery5799]

I'm so glad you're here!! Looking forward to watching your programs!!

[@bettyruth9142]

Your son Luke looks just like his father !! Cheesecake looks yummy !! 😀😀

[@hopeliveshere1121]

My Alexa acts deaf when I need her to do something but when you asked her to put on a timer, she gladly did it. I am watching this at 4 am and she scared the life out of me.

[@thepapaskitchen]

hahaha

[@theresadrumm9418]

New subscriber here! I always loved it when you were in Sarah’s videos and just had to join your cooking fam here on your channel. My husband loves cheesecake so I’ll have to make it for him. Love your channel!!❤️

[@Day-Zee62]

Was I happy to see you have your own channel🤗I believe you must actually place the cheesecake "in" the water bath with water mid-way around the cheesecake pan. I'm sure it was superb no matter what. Looking forward to more👍🏼

[@gigirob4635]

I just love you two! So happy you've started your channel! Looking forward to all of your videos!

[@joybrooks564]

I’m not a chocolate lover, but it looks delicious. I’m looking forward to Christmas to see the Bundt cake

[@evondiamond3676]

Another great vlog! So neat that you and Susan do this together. It’s great that you have your parents and family over! You and Susan make a great team! Looking forward to many more exciting recipes. Thanks for sharing your talents!