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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Where did the summer go?!  I can’t believe my son, Matt, is back to classes already.  I wanted to finish off the summer holidays with a delicious dessert and I knew Nigella’s easy chocolate cheesecake would be the perfect treat.

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A close up photo of a chocolate cheesecake with chocolate sauce, butter caramel sauce and toasted hazelnuts.
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Posted on Wednesday, 21st July 2010 by Grace

I have yet to meet a person who doesn’t like Oreo cookies or Cream Cheesecake Cupcakes.  Who could resist cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies?  Not Me!  Especially the double-stuffed Oreo cookie, it’s one of the best cookies for dunking into a

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A photo of 2 Oreo cookies and cream cheesecake cupcakes, 1 unwrapped Oreo cookie side up, and one wrapped.
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