Making a cheesecake is actually not that difficult and the preparation time is very reasonable – with a little lemon zest and lemon juice it suddenly seems much lighter, too. The only problem is that the cake is somewhat susceptible to cracking. Of course there are tips and tricks to avoid cracks in a cheesecake….
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White Chocolate with (a lot of!) Almonds
When times get busy (as is the case with me right now) I sometimes yearn for a sweet little something – and for a little time for cooking, even if it is just a couple of minutes. With this in mind, I dared to try tempering chocolate – and I created a white chocolate with…
Bündner Nusstorte: A Swiss Specialty shortcrust pastry with a nut & honey filling
My grandmother, who we call “Nani” in a typical Grisonian manner, absolutely adores Bündner Nusstorte. This, paired with a couple of other Grisonian dishes, might be one of the last remaining indicators that her family originally is from the mountain area of Switzerland, the canton Graubünden – the dialect has, much to my regret, been…
Pretty in Pink: Chocolate mousse cakes with Mirror Glaze on a Ruby Chocolate Snow
Mirrorglaze – something that I had always seen in colorful Internet variations but never made or even had myself – until now! Finally I tackled the challenge and dared to create my own version of a chocolate mousse cakes with a mirror glaze. With three kinds of chocolate, white, dark and Ruby, the motto of…
Easy Vanilla Mini Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting
I prepared those mini cupcakes with my dear friend and favorite writer Nicole who wants to learn how to bake – and I know cupcakes often look intricate, basic cupcakes are actually one of the easiest thing you can bake and the whole thing is done in less than 30 minutes (plus cooling time)! The only…
Dark Chocolate Tartelettes: A Bittersweet Delight
If you love dark chocolate s much as me, you will absolutely love these little tartelettes! And they are actually quite quick and easy to make, especially if you use store bought dough. Ingredients: Tarte Shells For the tarte shells, either with homemade or with storebought dough, see the recipe for the Lemon…
Carrot Cake Hearts: Be my Swiss Valentine
Carrot Cake is a traditional cake served in Switzerland, specifically in the canton Aargau. With a icing sugar glaze the cake traditionally comes in orange and white and is a hit for any party. This time, I adapted this Swiss classic recipe to create little Valentine’s Day carrot cake treat – with a white…
Lemon Curd Tartelettes! Tangy and Sweet Citrus Creations
I have been planning to create my own take on lemon curd tartelettes ever since I first ate a lemon tarte once during a holiday in the UK, where I absolutely fell in love with those tangy-sweet delights! So long story short: You have to try them – I promise you, you will nto regret…
Chocolate-Maple-Bacon Dessert: Indulge your Dinner Party
You like chocolate, maple sirup, and bacon? – Me too! This was my attempt to combine those flavours into an indulgent plated dessert that was the grand finale of our Christmas dinner for two. It consists of a dark chocolate parfait, tiny bits of chocolate mousse, and a sweet maple mousse on a really dark…
Christmastree Cupcakes: Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
If you need to impress a whole room of people at a Christmas party, those chocolate cupcakes with green cream cheese frosting are surely a looker. And although they look quite impressive, they are actually simple enough to make. So let’s get right to it: Chocolate Cupcake Dough: Ingredients (for 12 cupcakes): 170 g flour…