Well whad’ya know…surprise-surprise, it’s another cheesecake week. Strawberry is in season now, so time to make a good use of it. I generally prefer the taste of a baked cheesecake over a chilled one (and those who feel the same can also try out this recipe of White Choc mini-Cheesecakes), but this is somewhat another exception. Rich, flavourful, yet light and silky-tender with great berry-boost. Simply wonderful. Continue reading
Category Archives: Fruitberry desserts
Grilled Figs with Ricotta
Another “very fruity” dessert for those who prefer flourless and chocolateless treats. This beautiful combination of silky ricotta, juicy figs, crunchy almonds, tangy orange zest and spiced honey syrup is refreshing and quick-to-make. Continue reading
Pear and Almond Cake with Passionfruit Glaze
More fruit, more desserts! Another fruit delight this week to capture the summer mood. Enjoy a wonderful combination of pear sweetness and passionfruit sourness in this nearly-flourless cake. Continue reading
Grilled Plums with Pistachio and Rose Water
Fruit dessert lovers, this is your week! Plums are still in season – a perfect time to for this quick, tasty and easy-to-make dessert. Enjoy the spirit of summer in just 15mins, even if it only can be spotted in your dessert plate. Continue reading
Fig and Raspberry Cake
Another ‘quick-and-easy’ that combines softness of figs, sourness of raspberries and zestiness of orange. Have your own personal summer any time of the year! Continue reading
Zucchini and Walnut Cake
Now that zucchini is in season, time to try out another interesting combination – for a cake that it is. I found this Zucchini and Walnut Cake to be somewhat similar to a Carrot Cake (try the simple recipe for it here in my blog), in a sense that vegetables are in the lead here too. Lovely, moist and simple dessert. Check out a few suggestions on using alternative ingredients. Continue reading
Brûléed Creams with Mango, Lime and Five Spice
Mango and five spice make a brilliant partnership here, and the flavours are zinged up by lime and mellowed by a brûléed topping. You can replace mangoes with peaches or nectarines if desired for another fabulous variation. Continue reading
Chocolate Raspberry Charlotte
This classic dessert is topped with a cloud of raspberry custard that contrasts beautifully with the rich dark chocolate layer.
I have to confess – I cheated a little. I first published this recipe earlier in the year, but not in a step-by-step format. I finally got around to revisit it, just in time for the raspberry season. Continue reading
Chocolate Cherry Cake
Finally I made my way to the kitchen to re-visit this long-awaited chocolate-berry recipe. A perfect alliance of sweet chocolate silkiness and tender cherry sourness – just in time for this year’s cherry season. Continue reading
Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Tart
There’s only one way to put it: simply beautiful. Added to the smooth chocolate mousse, the raspberry puree in this recipe enhances the magic of chocolate with an unforgettable silky berry flavour. Continue reading