Friday, June 1, 2012

Oreo Cheesecake Cupcake


There was another birthday this Friday, my friend and co worker Mark is turning 31 and I asked what type of cupcake he would like and instantly everyone else piped in with what they wanted...of course lol. Mostly they wanted me to make the cookies and cream cupcake again. But after thoughtful consideration and compromise we agreed on an Oreo Cheesecake Cupcake and Mark was very pleased :)  oh Oreo's you hold a special place in everyone's heart.

Okay I want to share some big news. I've been feeling anxious, nervous and excited to begin my new career path in the military. For the last 9 years I've been a AGE mechanic, basically a grease monkey that works on all support equipment for every type of aircraft. I change tires, oil, engines you name it.
Well a draw back to that line of work comes in the form of chemicals; Jet fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid, grease etc.
For years my skin has been exposed to the corrosive substance and while on a deployment in Iraq last year I started to become allergic to the chemicals. I would break out all over my body, I developed very bad eczema and for the entire 8 months in Iraq I was on a constant diet of steroids and antihistamines to help, but nothing really did.
 It also didn't help that the shop we worked out of didn't have running water, so I wasn't able to wash my hands when they were dirty and working 12-13 hours shifts, 6 days a week I was over exposed on a daily basis. After coming home from Iraq the doctors thought it would be in my best interest to change jobs, the only thing that truly helps me is reducing my exposure in the workplace.  So after 9 years of working my bum off as a mechanic I will be leaving for tech school this month to become a........PARALEGAL! Talk about a total 180 degree change.


Oreo Cheesecake Cupcakes
From Martha Stewarts book Cupcakes

Ingredients
30 Whole Oreo's and 12 Chopped Oreo's (I also added some extra crushed mini oreo's in the batter)
2 lbs Cream cheese = 4 (8oz) 1/3 reduced fat cream cheese
1 Cup Sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 Large Eggs (beaten)
1 Cup light Sour Cream
pinch of salt

Directions
Preheat the to 275 degrees
Line a cupcake tin and place a whole Oreo in each cupcake liner.
Beat the cream cheese in a electric mixer on medium high speed until smooth, gradually add your  sugar. Add the vanilla, mix until combined and slowly add the beaten eggs. Add your sour cream and salt beat until combined.  Stir in your crushed oreos. Fill your cupcake liner to almost the top. Bake for 22-25 minutes rotating the pan once half way through.  Cool on a wire rack and place in the fridge for 4 hours to set or over night.
*I had some issues with moisture, if I let the cheesecake cool in the tin it started to sweat and the liners would get very damp. To stop that I immediately would remove the cheesecake from the tins after coming out of the oven and let them cool in their liners on the wire rack and once cooled down I transfered them to the fridge.


*Update, I also linked up with Fabulous Friday too share my Oreo Cheesecake Cupcakes and to see what other wonderful bloggers have posted for this fun event. If you want to join check out the site. Fabulous Friday and I also linked up with Freedom Fridays  another fun Friday event.

31 comments:

  1. OOoh, I love these! You make such a fun and adorable treats, Neshanne! Thank you for sharing!

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    1. Thank you Anna :) I love all the wonderful treats you make as well.

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  2. These must taste good cuz they sure do look awesome!
    I'm so sorry to hear about your allergies and wish you all the best with becoming a paralegal. Have you ever heard of BIE treatments? I'm not sure that you can get these treatments in Japan, but I'm sure you can in the States. (I think it's Canadian). Here's a link to their site. The video is interesting http://www.inht.ca/BIEVideo.aspx. If you ever try it, let me know how it works out for you. I'm curious. It can take anywhere from 6 months to 2 years to take effect.

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    1. Hi Ellen, I have never heard of BIE, but I will sure check it out. My skin still hasn't quite recovered from Iraq.

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  3. How exciting for you!! I hope that the transition goes well and that you enjoy this new career!
    Oh, and those cupcakes look fantastic! Could I be your co-worker for the day, please??

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    1. Thanks Jessica, and of course you can I'll make you cupcakes for your birthday just let me know ;)

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  4. Wow ... paralegal sounds great. I hope you like it! How long with you have to train?

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    1. The training is about 7-8 weeks for school and the rest of the training will be on the job. at least I will get to come back to Japan after school :)

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  5. these sounds so good - my mouth is watering! glad you're getting the much needed change at work, can't wait to see you =)) have a wonderful weekend!!! {hugs}

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    1. Hi Tess, yeah I'm diffidently glad for a change, and so excited to see you! have a great weekend~ hugs back

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  6. It's posts like this one that make me abandon all thoughts of losing weight! YUM!! Congratulations on your career change - You must be so excited. Best wishes!

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    1. Hi Stephanie, yeah I made sure not to keep any for myself at home, took everyone of these cupcakes to work lol though I did try one..okay maybe two. I am very excited for my new career, I hope I do well :) have a great weekend!

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  7. I have a real sweet spot for oreo's pure yumminess! These are a keeper and I love anything in personal serving size for parties! I am co-hosting a Fabulous Friday Party and would love for you to share! http://www.serenabakessimplyfromscratch.com/2012/06/fabulous-friday-party.html
    Have a fabulous weekend my friend!

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    1. Hi Serena the party sounds awesome I would love to share, thanks so much for the invite!

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  8. Oh these are just over the top! I just love the idea of a treat like an oreo in the bottom of a cupcake. Just dropping in from the Crowded Kitchen to check this out. I would love to invite you to share this at Freedom Fridays. So hoping to see you there!
    PS I am now following you.

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  9. Hi Evelyn, thanks so much for the invite. I checked it out and joined up. thanks so much for finding me =) have a great Friday.

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  10. Yes please! Thanks so much for sharing these on our Fabulous Friday link party. I agree with Serena, these are a keeper! Happy to be your newest follower both here and on FB. Have a great weekend, new friend.

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  11. Thanks so much Tiffany, I was excited to learn about this awesome link party and too find your blog as well. win win!

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  12. Love cheese cakes! Gotta try them with oreo too.

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  13. Those look great! Wish I could eat them now. LOL! New follower from freedom hop. Love for you to follow back when you get a chance.

    http://naptimeshopper.blogspot.com

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    1. Hi Julie, thanks so much for stopping by. It is hard to just eat only one. ;)

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  14. Hi Neshanne, So sorry to about your allergic. I totally understand how you feel coz I'm allergic too. It's great that you've decided a carrier change, it'll be for the best! Paralegal sounds really interesting! And your Oreo cheesecake cupcakes does look tempting§ And love the surprise bottom Oreo that you've added in the cupcakes! Awesome! Have a lovely day, dear! :)

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    1. Hi kit, thanks so much I'm looking forward to the new job in the military.

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  15. Oh YES!! These awesome cupcakes came to my party!! I am pinning them! Now I just need to develop (make up) a good reason (excuse) to make them:) Thank you so much for sharing at Freedom Fridays! Have an incredibly fabulous week!!

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    1. Thanks so much Evelyn for the invite again! nah u don't need a excuse to make these. just make sure to have people around to eat them. I swear I would have made myself sick on cheesecake if I had too many to myself lol

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  16. YUM! Super delicious looking! And so cute, too!

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  17. I made some oreo cheesecake cupcakes last week. Except I made them using crumbled oreos. Seriously yummy either way!

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