Just Desserts
Remember the pavlova I wanted to whip up last weekend but didn't have the time to? Well, managed to make some today, the mini version. I didn't get it to be the shape they're suppose to be but oh heck, they taste good..And not to mention sweet..! The base is good on it's own albeit a tad overcooked..
And errrmmm cupcakes anyone..?
Cheesecake Recipe
Here's the cheesecake recipe I whipped up a couple of days ago. It's actually a cherry cheesecake but I substitute it with blueberry jam..
INGREDIENTS
125g digestive biscuits |
75g soft butter |
300g cream cheese |
60g icing sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice |
250ml double cream |
1 jar Black Cherry Spread |
METHOD
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1. | Blitz the biscuits in a food processor until beginning to turn to crumbs, then add the butter and whiz again to make the mixture clump. |
2. | Press this mixture into a 20cm springform tin; press a little up the sides to form a slight ridge. |
3. | Beat together the cream cheese, icing sugar, vanilla extract and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth. |
4. | Lightly whip the double cream, and then fold it into the cream cheese mixture. |
5. | Spoon the cheesecake filling on top of the biscuit base and smooth with a spatula. Put it in the fridge for 3 hours or overnight. |
6. | When you are ready to serve the cheesecake, unmould it and spread the black cherry over the top. |
Note: Jam might be a tad sweet for some, so spread it sparingly. I also used whipping cream instead of double cream.
Dinner Date
I went crazy since my mum & granma are not around & we had a really nice early dinner.
Of course my Aglio Olio,
Plus, Maple Chicken & Baked Potatoes with Sour Cream & Chives
Blueberry cheesecake for dessert
There was 1 more thing on the menu which I didn't get to whip up. Chocolate Pavlova. Tsk. I better do it soon before the raspberries turn bad.. Those pricey little things..! So, dinner was bloody good don't you agree... :)