Welcome to My Kitchen

I started cooking 20 years ago, and every day has been a new experience. You might not believe it but i was a person who could not fry an egg...but 20 years on..i feel i can take on any challenge.

I'm constantly trying out new recipes and looking for innovative ways to improvise my dishes and make it more easier. The easier the cooking gets and the less time it takes the more time for me to relax with my loved one.
But easy and quick does not mean compromise on taste or the way a dish is presented. I take great pride in decorating my dishes as i am a firm believer of ' The first impression counts'.

I decided to start this blog to help others like me discover that cooking a feast does not require slogging for hours in the kitchen all it requires is the right ingredients, tools and a creative mind and voila! you will have your family and guests begging for second helpings....

My inspiration for cooking has always been my husband...he loves his food..and like the saying goes 'A way to a man's heart is through his stomach'..i can confidently say it's true and it works wonders for a happy relationship...but he is also my best critic and competition.

I've got two little girls both who love to eat, and my eldest always enjoys helping me in the kitchen. I will try to post more kid friendly recipes that can be fun to eat and make together.

Hope you enjoy this blog and find it useful...please do feel free to leave any feedback or comments...remember there's always room for improvement!!!

Monday 12 September 2011

Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate Baked Cheesecake






This is a salty sweet and nutty cheesecake, which can be eaten cold or warm. Great with whipped cream or chocolate sauce.


Ingredients

1 cup crushed McVities Digestive biscuits
1/4 cup caster sugar
1/2 cup Smooth Peanut Butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
250g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
80g butter, melted
Dark chocolate, melted for drizzle

Method
1. Combine the biscuit crumbs, butter, sugar and cinnamon and press into the base of a greased and lined springform tin. Chill.
2. Beat together the PHILADELPHIA and brown sugar using an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Add the peanut butter. Mix until smooth.
3. Bake at 180°C for 30 minutes, until still slightly wobbly in centre. Allow to cool.
4. Drizzle with melted dark chocolate.


Enjoy with a cup of tea.

Tips:

If you prefer a sweeter version, you can add bit more sugar to the philly mix. The cheesecake can be served with hot chocolate sauce.

You can also top the cheesecake with chopped peanuts.

You can refrigerate the cheesecake.

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