Hello everyone and Welcome to 2021 – it’s gotta be better right!
So why not start it off with a luscious dessert from 2020.
We certainly had quite the hiccup at the end of 2020 so definitely a wee bit of sweetness to kick off 2021 is in order. It was soooo hard to choose though so I may have to bring you another five favs at a later date. Easing into the new year and everyone’s new normal comes with challenges of course but why not treat yourself and your loved ones to one of these scrumptious eat any time treats.
So first off is:
The No-bake Cheesecake Slice from Delicious at our Table. A beautiful, smooth and simple dessert that is light and refreshing.
This luscious no-bake strawberry cheesecake would easily feed 10. I gave some to my guests to take home and we also had left overs for a couple of nights. It is light and mousse like without the more traditional dense texture of cheesecake. With the layering, every mouthful is a surprise.
Number two: Strawberry Cannoli Tart from the September 2020 Woolworths Magazine. Creamy & light with a beautiful pastry crust. Super easy to make.
Number three: Lemon Curd Tiramisu from the July 2020 Delicious Magazine. Much lighter than the traditional Tiramisu. I have cooked several different versions of tiramisu but from now on this is going to be my “go to” version. Why? Not only is it lighter but the absence of coffee and the introduction of the light & tangy limoncello mixed with the richness of the cream and mascarpone really gives this dessert the edge. At first I thought that the double layer of savoiardi biscuits on the base would be too much soaked in the limoncello and I was going to suggest that one layer would do. No! it is fabulous with the two layers.
Number four: Balsamic Strawberries from the Women’s Weekly Complete Cook book. I now use these strawberries with so many things, especially on a pavlova. Very few ingredients and gorgeous on a summer night.
Number five: Salted Caramel Cheesecake – recipe from a friend. The best ever cheesecake recipe, I promise you.
Now, quite often baked cheesecakes can be heavy and gluggy but this just seems to have a lightness about it and the flavour is mild even though there is a lot of sugar what with the cup of brown sugar and the golden syrup as well. Topped with a combination of cream and sour cream and then the drizzle of caramel and salt flakes this is one of those truly celebration desserts for a very special meal or afternoon tea or morning tea, or supper or well just any time at all really. As I write this I am desperate for a slice – I’ll make one tomorrow!
Perhaps over the holiday break you can try a couple of these and delight the family.
From my table to yours with love x
