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Recipe ruined thanks to horrible packaging!

Spent hours researching and perfecting a cheesecake recipe. Everything is going great until I open the cream cheese and it's MOLDY! Brand new, not expired, sealed, but moldy! And it's the only one I have. Stores are closed. Guests coming over in 2 hours. Explain to me how I'm supposed to serve dessert now?! This is why we can't have nice things.

Submitted 11 months, 2 weeks ago by perfectionist_patty


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That just sucks, totally feel you. But hey, if you've got some eggs, make a quick batch of crepes with a dash of vanilla or cinnamon, roll 'em up with jam or chocolate spread - boom, instant dessert that looks fancy and takes no time.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by TheHonestCook

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lol guess that's one way to add a funky flavor to the cheesecake. Maybe call it penicillium special and start a new trend 😂

11 months, 2 weeks ago by TrollCritic

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Total bummer about the mold! Always go for a sniff test before adding ingredients – saved my cakes more times than I can count. For now, maybe see if you've got the stuff for a fruit crumble? Quick and usually ingredient flexible. And really, who doesn't love a warm crumble?

11 months, 2 weeks ago by BakingProTipper

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Don't panic. You've got this! Time to tap into your inner MacGyver. Whip up literally anything - you got flour, eggs, sugar? You can make a last minute batch of cookies or even pancakes. Serve 'em fancy and no one will guess it wasn't the plan. Good luck!

11 months, 2 weeks ago by ThriftyBaker

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Bruh that's brutal, hope the rest of the meal is banging to make up for it.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by JohnDoe1312

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Ugh, that's the WORST. A cheesecake purist's nightmare... So, for damage control, there's a two-part approach. First, if you've got any kind of chocolate, melt it down, mix with a bit of coffee or liqueur if you've got it, and pour it into cups for a quick mousse. Second, contact the company afterwards – sometimes they compensate with a voucher or refund.

11 months, 2 weeks ago by CheeseCakeFanatic

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WHAT? I'd be raging!!! That's disgusting, you should totally blast them on social media and get a refund. So unacceptable 😡😡😡

11 months, 2 weeks ago by MoldHater101

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Oh man, that blows! But hey, if you got any other kind of cookies or biscuits, sugar, and maybe some butter, you can whip up a no-bake cheesecake base. Got any puddings or maybe fruit? Improvise a topping and turn it into a chilled dessert. Might not be the OG plan, but it could save the day!

11 months, 2 weeks ago by NoBakeSolution