Creamy New York Cheesecake with chai spices is dreamy all by itself. Top it with a chocolate glaze and you’ve got a sensational dessert in this Chocolate Glazed Chai Spice Cheesecake. I’m moving into my own apartment next week. I can’t wait to have my own kitchen and space in a refrigerator. My housemate’s refrigerator… Continue reading Chocolate Glazed Chai Spice Cheesecake
Enjoy a slice of raspberry lemon cheesecake and bask in the flavors of summer. Creamy cheesecake flavored with lemon curd, lemon zest, and raspberries topped with a raspberry lemon topping is bursting with flavor! My study abroad students are here so last week we spent touring the amazing temples of the Angkor archaeological park. Our… Continue reading Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake
Brownie-Bottom Coconut Cream Cheesecake – imagine coconut cream pie in cheesecake form with a brownie crust! Top this with some chocolate syrup and Brownie-Bottom Coconut Cream Cheesecake is like the ultimate Mounds Bar. One of the things I miss about Cambodia is fresh coconut milk. Because coconuts abound in Cambodia, you buy them in an… Continue reading Brownie Bottom Coconut Cream Cheesecake
Brownie Bottom Peppermint Stick Cheesecake has peppermint infused throughout for a lovely minty, chocolaty dessert that is perfect for holiday parties. It’s another rainy day here. Sometimes when the rain hits, it stays for several dreary days. Last night it was cold enough to need a little heat. Winter is definitely coming to Texas. I… Continue reading Brownie Bottom Peppermint Stick Cheesecake
Blondie Bottom Caramel Praline Cheesecake combines a chewy pecan blondie with a New York style cheesecake. Top it with caramel sauce and candied pecans for a sumptuous dessert. I love New York style cheesecake. It’s a bit of a pain to make because you need a water bath while it cooks but the results are… Continue reading Blondie Bottom Caramel Praline Cheesecake
As its name implies, Kahlua and Cream Cheesecake is Kahlua and Cream in cheesecake form. This weekend marks one year since my sister died. I think God is watching out for me because a few days ago I got an unexpected e-mail from an old friend who happens to be in town this weekend. He… Continue reading Kahlua and Cream Cheesecake
Brownie Bottom Peanut Butter Oreo Cheesecake. Brownies, peanut butter, Oreos and chocolate ganache. What’s not to love! Today would have been my sister’s 50th birthday. I’m missing her more than I can say. My sister, Joan, died a 11 months ago from a massive heart attack. She had the typical WOMAN’S symptoms. She felt nauseous… Continue reading Brownie Bottom Peanut Butter Oreo Cheesecake
Brownies, mini chocolate chips, and cocoa pack Triple Chocolate Baileys Cheesecake full of amazing chocolate flavor. Baileys Irish Cream and Irish whiskey make it a fun adult dessert. As I was cleaning out my baking supplies in Cambodia, I made this cheesecake. Wine is expensive in Cambodia but liquor is cheap so I had a… Continue reading Triple Chocolate Baileys Cheesecake
Blondie-Bottom Limoncello Cheesecake combines the toffee flavor of blondies with a light lemon cheesecake that’s not too sweet. Perfect with coffee or a glass of white wine. Right now is a time of goodbyes. This morning I said goodbye to a close friend and mentor, Sister Luise Ahrens. She’s an amazing person who has spent… Continue reading Blondie-Bottom Limoncello Cheesecake
Tart mangoes and dark chocolate come together beautifully in Chocolate Mango Cheesecake. The dark chocolate crust is topped with a creamy chocolate cheesecake layer and a tart mango cheesecake layer. The whole cheesecake is topped with a tart mango puree. Cambodia has tons of fruit. There are many fruits here that I’ve never seen outside… Continue reading Chocolate Mango Cheesecake
