Posted on Friday, 9th November 2012 by Grace Massa Langlois

We celebrated Liana’s (my daughter) 21st birthday this week and I wanted to prepare an extra special birthday cake. Liana’s usual request is my typical Red Velvet Layer Cake. Typical wasn’t working for me this time especially for this momentous

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A photo taken looking down on Red Velvet Cheesecake displayed on green cake plate decorated with Vanilla Bean Swiss Meringue Buttercream rosettes.
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Posted on Wednesday, 11th July 2012 by Grace Massa Langlois

A couple of weeks ago one of my regular visitors, Ela, reached out with a special request, “Can you feature a copycat recipe for The Cheesecake Factory Fresh Banana Cream Cheesecake?” Ela couldn’t have reached out at a better time

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A close up, cropped photo of Banana Cream Cheesecake with layer of Bavarian Cream and decorated with Whipped Cream on a white cake stand with a black background.
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Posted on Friday, 8th June 2012 by Grace Massa Langlois

As promised, I’m finally sharing my recipe for Mango Cheesecake plated with Mascarpone Cream and fresh Fruit Salad. My memory is like a sieve these days. Liana’s social calendar seems to have taken off and she’s been requesting all kinds

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A photo of a slice of Mango Cheesecake plated on a black slate tile with Mascarpone Cream and Fruit salad.
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Posted on Friday, 25th May 2012 by Grace Massa Langlois

My daughter, Liana, asked if I could prepare a Chocolate Chip Cheesecake for a get together she was attending this week. The request came after what was to have been a quick stop at Costco for a few things and

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A photo of A Chocolate Chip Cheesecake with a Whipped Cream Topping decorated with dark chocolate chips.
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Posted on Friday, 24th February 2012 by Grace Massa Langlois

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 Massa Langlois

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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Posted on Thursday, 2nd June 2011 by Grace Massa Langlois

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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Posted on Thursday, 19th May 2011 by Grace Massa Langlois

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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