Hobbies
Life is a little sweeter with a slice of cheesecake…
Chris Tucker is a dedicated Maintenance Technician at Maag Gala, where he has lent his expertise for nearly 18 years. Beyond his professional pursuits, Chris is an avid baker, a passion ignited by fond memories of assisting his mother in the kitchen while growing up. He got the idea to make cheesecake while eating a slice and thinking, "I can do this myself." He printed three different cheesecake recipes and began experimenting to create the perfect plain cheesecake that suited his taste. During his experiments, Chris discovered that adding all-purpose flour to the batter prevents it from cracking and using a water bath helps to retain moisture and prevent it from drying out. He mentioned, "If you don't do this, your cheesecake will definitely crack.“ Chris' favorite cheesecake to make is the New York-style cheesecake which is a dense, smooth and creamy-style cheesecake. He mentioned that he often adds different toppings to suit different needs. The plain cheesecake is one of the recipes Chris has perfected, and it serves as a base for the other cheesecakes he makes. According to Chris, a banana cheesecake was his least favorite creation. He explained that achieving a smooth texture required pureeing the bananas before incorporating them into the filling. After baking, he tasted a small portion and found it so unsatisfactory that he didn't serve it at all. Instead, he decided to make a lemon blueberry cheesecake, which turned out to be a huge success. Chris took on an unusual challenge by creating a cheesecake flavored with Fruity Pebbles. To perfect the recipe, he compared multiple recipes, carefully analyzing the ingredients of each to find the perfect combination. Surprisingly, the end result was quite delightful, considering it was flavored with Fruity Pebbles cereal. Chris also shared that his inspiration for this unique flavor was a special request from one of the employee's kids who absolutely adored it. In addition to Chris' culinary adventures, he generously donates his cheesecakes to Kars Unlimited, a non-profit organization, to support charitable causes like cancer awareness. One of his cheesecakes even fetched over $70 during a cakewalk fundraiser, demonstrating its immense popularity and appeal. Many thanks to Chris for sharing this wonderful hobby with us!
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