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Skinny Berry Frozen Yoghurt Cheesecake
We are huge fans of cheesecake at home. The only thing that stops me from making them frequently are the calories that come with it. Most cheesecakes are heavy. First cream cheese, then either eggs or gelatine and a rich crust to go with it. So I figured out a relatively healthier way of eating … Read More
Rosewater Semolina Cake
Rosewater and Pistachio are a match made in Heaven. A combination that is fragrant, rich and unique. I've loved this combination ever since I was a little girl discovering taste sensations that would blow my mind away. The finest example of this was the 'kulfi' that was like a popsicle made by … Read More
4-Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Tart
Like it or not, desserts and dishes go hand in hand. If I could show you the pile of large and small dishes in my kitchen every day, it'll not make a pretty sight at all. Mixing bowls, baking pans, trays, measuring jug, sieves, spatulas, cake stands, plates and so on..Phew! Multiply that into 2 … Read More
Baked Lavender Doughnuts
I have not been a fan of doughnuts in my childhood as much as I am today. Baked doughnuts are the perfect little portable treats that you can dress up, then wrap up in a pretty box (without fear of being ruined) to present to friends and family. Being known as a baker in my social circles, it's not … Read More
Chocolate Chip Cake with Pomegranate
Who doesn't love a decadent chocolate cake? We all do but not everyone likes to mess around with melted chocolate or rather the process of melting the chocolate. Multiple dishes, careful supervision and then chocolate is extremely sensitive to heat. It can seize, it can solidify quickly if added to cooler ingredients like cream so yes it's a bit tricky for the novice cook. Believe it or not, I get asked often as to how a chocolate cake can be made rich without adding melted chocolate. The answer is simple! A good quality cocoa powder (preferably Dutch processed) and lots of chocolate chips. Have you ever tried a warm cake with chocolate chips in it? Try it and let me know. The itsy bitsy pieces of chocolate when warm become like puddles of gooey decadence inside a cake and it's oh so delicious! Like most of my recipes this is one bowl, easy, small (because when you experiment for the first time, you keep it short and sweet and just for family or close friends). Double up if you want a bigger cake. All the decadence in the cake is balanced out by fresh pomegranate seeds that also gives the cake a fresh, tart flavour and a crunchy bite. It's all about the texture! If you do … Read More
Baked Ricotta Cheesecake
What do you do when you have left-over lemon curd and ricotta cheese at home? It happens, right? Especially the lemon curd. You throw them together, add in a few other ingredients (all of which are in your pantry) and voila...you have a cheesecake! It looks and tastes every bit like a lemon cheesecake but it's lighter, healthier and a whole lot simpler. Notice the golden crust all around? It's created by baking the ricotta. In other words, you completely skip the cookie crust or shortbread base and all the butter that goes with it and you still end up with a golden crust and a soft, creamy interior. This Baked Ricotta Cheesecake is truely a delight to make and eat. If you've ever tasted baked ricotta otherwise, it's a healthy breakfast or dessert option. However, it is a bit bland and does not really have any flavour by itself. By adding lemon curd to the recipe, not only does it taste lemony and delicious but it's way more convenient than juicing and zesting lemons. I've used store bought lemon curd for mine to keep it quick and easy. You'll be done with the mixing in 10 minutes but the cheesecake takes a bit of time to bake. I don't remember last when I've opened my oven … Read More
Blood Orange Polenta Cake
So many ways of making a citrus cake! Because the citrus flavour is deliciously predominant in a recipe it is used in, it is interesting how you can play around the textures by using different ingredients. I've already told you how much I love nuts and oranges together. This time I've added in some polenta for a nice bite in the cake. The texture is quite similar to coconut cake and you get a nuttiness without using too much almond meal. Nut meals are expensive so this is a cost effective option. Blood Oranges just taste sensational with mascarpone cheese so I decided to top the cake with whipped Mascarpone which is pretty easy to make. A drizzle of blood orange syrup bursting with tangy-sweet flavour takes the cake to a new level. And finally, fresh blood oranges gives the cake a pop of colour. Can you believe it, it's just 4 months until Christmas? The reality is hitting hard now that my work has gone up by 3 folds. I'm working on Holiday recipes for my clients and it feels festive already! Stay tuned, I'll be posting the Baked Ricotta Cake this Saturday. I know many of you are waiting but this one just had to go first as the Blood Orange season will end soon. See … Read More
Blueberry-Misu
Do you guys make anything special on Fridays for the weekend? I don't enjoy spending too much time in the kitchen on the weekend unless I'm hosting a get-together or entertaining. When Rugby season kicks in during the cold months, most of our Saturdays are spent driving the boys and watching them play at a different location versing a different club. Being constantly on your toes can get really tiring! So on Friday, I make my treats and put them in the fridge to enjoy on the weekend. Trifles, mousse and cheesecakes are perfect for this. Tiramisu is one of my favourite desserts. The pairing of coffee and mascarpone cheese is like a flavour bomb. But that does not mean that mascarpone is not great in other sweet recipes. Berries and Mascarpone are fantastic together as well. This trifle like dessert with layers of sponge fingers that have been dipped in lemon syrup, blueberry compote and whipped mascarpone is perfect for a delicious, make ahead treat without actually being perfect. As in, get messy! No need to use piping bags or make neat layers. It looks great anyway and taste even better. Have a wonderful weekend all of you! Blueberry-Misu Serves 4 10-12 … Read More
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