Posted on Friday, 24th February 2012 by Grace

I love to entertain and these mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cakes are the types of desserts I like to prepare for a cocktail party or a barbecue. I usually make a trio of mini desserts, including a cake option

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Photo of a Reese's Peanut Butter Cake on a cake stand.
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Posted on Friday, 17th February 2012 by Grace

Complete and utter indulgence, velvety and luscious Cappuccino-Fudge Cheesecake.  When I spotted this cheesecake recipe at Bon Appétit I asked myself the same question I ask myself whenever I run across a dessert that literally has me smacking my lips and

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A close up photo of a Baked Cheesecake on a cake stand.
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With the warm weather finally here all I can think about is summer entertaining and this simple Italian Dessert, Torta di Fragole e Crema Soffice di Yogurt is the perfect ending to a summer barbecue. Not only is it light

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A photo of Torta di Fragole e Crema Soffice di Yogurt (Yogurt Mousse Cakes with Strawberries) dessert garnished with a swirl of Sweetened Whipped Cream, fresh strawberries and a chocolate heart.
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I’ve had a bottle of my favourite liqueur, Talea Italian Amaretto Cream, tucked away since Christmas. And for good reason. The liqueur combines rich cream with the heavenly aroma of amaretto, lending the perfect balance of smoothness and flavour. I

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A photo of 2 slices of Amaretto Cheesecake with Almond Crust in a pool of Amaretto-Caramel Sauce.
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Posted on Friday, 22nd April 2011 by Grace

Easter has always been a special holiday for my family.  And like most families, Easter is not only a time to bring family together and create special memories but also a time to enjoy traditional dishes.  For me, the two

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A photo taken of a New York Cheesecake with Cherry Topping displayed on a white cake stand.
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Posted on Thursday, 17th March 2011 by Grace

Any time I go out to dinner the thing I look forward to the most is the sweet ending.  My favourite choices are Cheesecake (any kind will do, I’m not picky) or Chocolate Soufflé.  Last weekend I went out for dinner (something I

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A photo of 3 Mini Blueberry-White Chocolate Cheesecakes desserts.
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Posted on Friday, 11th March 2011 by Grace

I really enjoyed making these Hazelnut, Raspberry Jam and White Chocolate Ganache Tarts. I couldn’t help but think of the arrival of spring, summer, warm weather, and visiting the local fruit farms. During the berry growing seasons I pick baskets

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A photo of six Hazelnut, Raspberry Jam and White Chocolate Ganache Tarts on a dark wooden board.
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Posted on Friday, 5th November 2010 by Grace

Baileys® Cheesecake Swirl Chocolate Brownies takes two of my weaknesses, Chocolate Brownies and Cheesecake and rolls them into one amazing dessert and both are given a flavour boost with the addition of Baileys® Irish Cream. What should have been a

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A photo of 2 Baileys® Cheesecake Swirl Chocolate Brownie squares, stacked with pieces of parchment separating the squares.
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