Thank you for joining Sous Chef on Thursday, November 17th for a virtual baking experience during which Chef Mike Betts will lead you in making two seasonal desserts to inspire your Thanksgiving feast.

Preparation instructions, dial-in details and ingredients are below. However, please do not hesitate to reach out with questions.

We look forward to baking together!

Event Details:

Date: November 17, 2022
Time: 5:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. CT / 2:30 p.m. PT

Meet Your Chef:

Mike Betts

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Mike Betts has over 20 years of professional culinary experience. His passion for the culinary arts extends to the art of cocktail making. Before becoming a private chef to high profile clients and celebrity athletes, Mike worked under the likes of accomplished, renowned, and award-winning chefs in Seattle, Boston, France, and Iceland.

@souschef.kitchen

 

Preparation:

 

Tools Needed:

  • Food processor or stand mixer with paddle attachment

  • Parchment paper or silicone mat

  • 2 baking sheets

  • 2 mixing bowls

  • 1 pie plate, Pyrex (square or rectangular) or springform pan

Preparing for the Experience:

Please complete the following steps 30 minutes in advance:

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F (176° C)

  • Bring butter and cream cheese to room temperature (as indicated below)

  • Locate and portion all items

For reference while shopping and during the experience, print the menu and comprehensive event details with the following:

Or simply print the shopping list with the following:

 

Baking Experience

 

Pumpkin Cheesecake 

Yields 8 Slices

Ingredients:

Crust:

  • 2 packages graham cracker cookies

  • 1 - 2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1 stick melted butter

  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (substitute: 1 1/2 teaspoons dried ginger)

  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)

Filling:

  • 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, room temperature and unwrapped

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 4 eggs

  • Vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream

Swirl:

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin purée

  • 1/2 cup reserved cheesecake filling

 

Holiday Pecan-Walnut Cookies

Yields 3 - 4 dozen

Ingredients:

Cookie:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup ground pecans and walnuts

  • 1 cup chopped pecans and walnuts

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for serving

Vanilla-Cardamom Icing:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened

  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups confectioners sugar, sifted

  • A pinch of salt

  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom

  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

 

Wine Pairing

Recommendations:

White Wine:

Sparkling:

  • Pino Gris

  • Riesling (sweet)

  • Moscato

 

Questions?

Email us at info@souschef.kitchen with
questions about your culinary experience.