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$70. For a cheesecake. oMG

lucky-girl — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 00:51:23 GMT

Could hardly believe it

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Brooklynny — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 00:55:40 GMT

If I were having a large Thanksiving gathering, it would be worth it to me. It would be a beautiful table presentation and a once-a-year special treat that won't happen again until perhaps next Thanksgiving. Life's too short to deprive oneself from indulging in a treat every once in a while even if it's a 5 lb. $70 cheesecake.

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todaysrx — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 01:06:50 GMT

I believe it. Even though S&H is listed as free, I think it's built into the $70 price tag. Packing and shipping food like that is a royal PITA, so to speak.

If I really wanted to buy a fun/festive cheesecake, I'm close enough to a Cheesecake Factory and would just go that route.

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homedecor1 — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 01:09:23 GMT

I hosted Christmas dinner buffet and one of the guests sent me the Jrs raspberry swirl cheesecake (11") -- I knew it was pricey since I shop Q BUT well worth it absolutely delicious!!! No leftovers in sight boo hoo!

I would order if I was having TGiving or Christmas this year. Well worth the price in my opinion.

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JasoninBoston — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 01:43:30 GMT

I was thinking of getting it for my work actually to share with my coworkers! LOL

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 01:44:21 GMT

Hey if it's worth it to you , go for it. However, if you have a KItchen Aid mixer, you can whip one up in no time.

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Mistreatedbycs — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 02:54:21 GMT

I USED to think that if it was expensive it must be good...you know all those great desserts and food items that Neiman Marcus sells....wrong.

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BlingQueen022 — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 03:14:42 GMT

@Brooklynny wrote:
If I were having a large Thanksiving gathering, it would be worth it to me. It would be a beautiful table presentation and a once-a-year special treat that won't happen again until perhaps next Thanksgiving. Life's too short to deprive oneself from indulging in a treat every once in a while even if it's a 5 lb. $70 cheesecake.

I can think of better things to do with seventy dollars then waste it on buying a cheesecake.

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Pook — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 04:15:28 GMT

Junior's cheesecakes are way better than most so called cheesecakes as the best ingredients are used. While Cheesecake Factory ones are tasty, they are a different style of cheesecake. It is expensive to make a cheesecake like Juniors. There is a difference in taste and texture using the brand name cream cheese and generic also, I have the recipe for the original Junior's cheesecake and it is expensive to make a 10" one so when you factor in time involved in preparing and baking, shipping and handling it is not really expensive for the high quality! Real cheesecake is not what many are used to - some gram cracker crust and a sugar cream cheese mix.

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Reba055 — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 04:46:35 GMT

@Pook My thoughts exactly. Made a cheesecake lately? It's not cheap!

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GATORGIRL — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 04:58:18 GMT

@lucky-girl wrote:
Could hardly believe it

@lucky-girl

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Kachina624 — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 05:01:39 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
Hey if it's worth it to you , go for it. However, if you have a KItchen Aid mixer, you can whip one up in no time.

@QVCkitty1 Aren't they simple to make? People think they're some sort of exotic preparation, when a food processor (or mixer) will do all the work.

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Pook — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 12:25:56 GMT

@Kachina624 @indoor kitty What some call cheesecake (which is nothing like Junior's) may be quite simple and just a cheesecake wanna be with premade graham cracker crust and throwing in some cream cheese, sugar and eggs and mixing a short time!

Just to make a REAL cheesecake from Junior's original recipe is more complex! First you need to make the sponge cake crust which is a multi step process where you start out beating egg yolks until thick light yellow ribbons form (5 minutes at least). Then mix other ingredients and finally you beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until frothy and fold in in increments. Then bake it.

For just a 9" one you need 4 8 oz packages of Phila Cream Cheese (not generic and full fat as it definitely does not come out as tasty), 2 extra large eggs (2 also needed for sponge cake crust), 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream and really good pure vanilla (I use Mexican - not just McCormick or generic) The process is also multi step! You might get an okay tasting one by skimping on ingredients but will definitely not be the same! Over the years they have not changed this recipe or cheapened it and that is why long lines from just to get one piece of their cheesecake!! When I make one of these to take anywhere there will be commentss about it being different than the cheesecake they know and that's because it is real cheesecake not just a cream cheese graham cracker desert!!

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LizzieInSRQ — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 10:53:23 GMT

Graham cracker crust is where it's at! I would not enjoy a cheesecake as much with a sponge cake bottom, Junior's or not.

Gimme a nice thick graham cracker crust, perhaps with lime zest in it or chocolate, aND a dense cheesecake filling ....even more yum.

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Pooky1 — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 11:18:57 GMT

i here you there.we enjoy baking and saving 70 bucks.my wife for holloween is making a harvest apple cheese cake.

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debic — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 12:19:51 GMT

Everything edible on Q is expensive, always has and always will be. Why is anyone shocked? I've bought a few things and didn't regret the price.

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Goldengate8361 — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 12:21:04 GMT

SAMs club and Costco always sell fantastic, fancy flavored cheesecakes for a fraction of the price of what QVC is selling. I don't buy them anymore as I don't eat sweets anymore---but I do remember that they were outstanding! Really divine. I can't imagine paying $70 for a desert of any type.

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jackthebear — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 12:37:37 GMT

@Goldengate8361 wrote:
SAMs club and Costco always sell fantastic, fancy flavored cheesecakes for a fraction of the price of what QVC is selling. I don't buy them anymore as I don't eat sweets anymore---but I do remember that they were outstanding! Really divine. I can't imagine paying $70 for a desert of any type.

yes they have Cheesecake Factory brand they are very good

you can find Juniors at grocery stores too

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Caaareful Shopper — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 13:00:17 GMT

This is a restuarant size (5 lbs) exceptional cheesecake. Regular size cheescakes are only 3 lbs. I like Juniors, as well as The Cheesecake Factory, on the rare occassions I eat cheesecake. I serve cheesecake among my desserts at either Thanksgiving or Christmas. I was thinking about ordering The Cheesecake Factory's pumpkin cheesecake, same size, and it was $80, plus $10 s/h. That puts it $20 over the comparable QVC Junior's Cheesecake.

Yes, it costs a pretty penny, but it's worth it for what you're getting, IMO. I'm not running to the diner for mealy, watery, or my sister's idea of good cheesecake (sorry Sis).

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Brooklynny — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 13:08:58 GMT

@BlingQueen022, so can I. But this is once a year. When you think of all the money we waste on the junk we buy that we don't need, I'd rather have the cheesecake and make my guests happy...and I say this as one who likes to bake. Take a look at the Junior's cheesecake cookbook, and see if you can find the time to devote to making any of those recipes. I already have my hands full for Thanksiging preparations. If I can spend $70 to eliminate some of the stress and please my guests, then it's more than worth $70.