Cheesecake Bar Idea

jamiesontobe · February 2011

My fiance and I refuse (and can't afford) to pay 8-11 dollars per serving for a traditional wedding cake. We both love cheesecake and were thinking of hitting up Costco to purchase plain cheesecakes. I thought it would be fun to also put out different types of toppings that people could pile on top of their cheesecake if they like. I imgine strawberries, chocolate syrup, chocolate chips, whipped cream, other fruits, and ... ? Any suggestions?

sister2groom · February 2011

Look at the Cheesecake Factory menu and see what they have on/in their cheesecakes, see what appeals to you.

LowerEastSiiide · February 2011

cookie dough, browniebites, hot fudge, hot caramel, crushed candy, fresh whipped cream (no canned stuff), raspberry sauce... sounds good!

Miracle520 · February 2011

Caramel, nuts, raspberries, pineapple....some sort of little candies

topchef33 · February 2011

I love blueberry cheesecake.

Ashes_3 · February 2011

I like strawberrys, FI likes peanut butter, white chocolate chips, raspberry syrup, coconut, carmel, chocolate sauce, pecans, butterfinger, pineapple, cookie dough, brownie, snickers, baked apples, oreo, cherrys!

Hope that helps

SD3194 · February 2011

Cheesecakes aren't all that cheap if you're worried about your budget. Plus, all those toppings are really going to add up. I'm suprised you can't find a bakery in your area that's cheaper than $8-11 a person.

I do like the cheesecake idea though, I love cheesecake. Just some food for thought...cheesecake is best when it's served cold so make sure you aren't taking it out of the fridge until the last minute.

Tanq&Tonic · February 2011

YUM Cheesecake.

You know, I've seen weddings where each table has a different cake for a centerpiece, or just have a generic cake bar, including a few types of cheesecakes. You could definitely get each cake for less than $80. You could just get bunch of different flavors of cakes from different bakeries and let people run around tasting

That would save you on toppings.

jessicapatrick2011 · February 2011

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[QUOTE]Cheesecakes aren't all that cheap if you're worried about your budget. Plus, all those toppings are really going to add up. I'm suprised you can't find a bakery in your area that's cheaper than $8-11 a person. I do like the cheesecake idea though, I love cheesecake. Just some food for thought...cheesecake is best when it's served cold so make sure you aren't taking it out of the fridge until the last minute.
Posted by SD3194[/QUOTE]
While I agree that cheesecake is more likely to be more expensive (though if your costco sells them super cheap, then that's awesome), I don't agree with the cold bit. Cheesecake is best served at room temperature; the flavor is optimal and at its creamiest at room temp, so while I wouldn't recommend leaving it out for hours at a time, it should be set out at least a half hour before serving.

kaesha · February 2011

Wow, that's some pricey cake! I'm sure there are cheaper bakers out there. I think we paid 4$ p/p on Maui.

Cheesecake sounds delicious though... as long as there's good mix between the really dense ones and lighter cheesecakes, I'd be happy with whatever you put out.

colourz · February 2011

Dulce de leche sauce would be wonderful!

janicejab · February 2011

Here are some ideas:
*different fruit toppings (strawberry, blueberry, cherry, raspberry, apple, peach and lemon)
* chocolate chips (white, milk and dark)
* butterscotch chips
* hot fudge
* caramel
*chocolate sauce
*coconut
*rainbow sprinkles
*Heath pieces
* Reese's pieces
*Oreo cookie crumbles
*cookie dough
*pecans, walnuts, cashews or almonds
*marshmallow fluff
*Nutella
*graham cracker crumbs
*whipped cream

LoveMuffins · February 2011

$8-11? seriously?
I live in one of the most expensive suburbs of DC and the places around us run about $4-5 per serving. I honestly didn't think it could get more expensive than around where I live. You need to check out some other bakers if you're concerned about price.

I think a cheesecake bar sounds AMAZING personally, but I don't think it would be cheaper in the long run.

pattitti2001 · February 2011

Costco's Cheesecake is DELICIOUS, just as good as the ones from Cheesecake Factory.... Around here they sell for $12.99 and I believe it has 12 servings. I think it is a great idea specially with all the toppings suggestions listed above...

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