It's the last Saturday of the month and that means it is time to share what I have baked during the month of May.
This month I tried a couple of different things which I am pleased with. One of those is something that I have had on my "need to try but this intimidates me" list. Having made them once that means I never have to do it again right? Well, except for the fact that they weren't that hard, and they were delicious!
So what did I make
Apple and Berry Crumble -I posted a few weeks ago about making this apple and berry crumble combo.
Chocolate Cream Puffs - Choux pastry!! Yes, I did it, and they were delicious! And not really that hard, so no need to be intimidated. I will confess that I watched lots of videos whilst I pysched myself up to make these. This was the one that I ended up watching the most, even while I was making then. The recipe is actually for Cream Puffs, but I couldn't resist dipping them in chocolate! We also had some filled with a chocolate cream.
Burnt Basque Cheesecake - I don't make that many baked cheesecakes, but I will be making this one, or variations on this one over and over again. It was so easy, and so delicious. You just have to mix all the ingredients together and put it in the oven and let it cool! And that's it. Simple. And very forgiving. The first photo is when it first comes out of the over when it is all puffed up. It then collapses back in on itself, which is what it is meant to do! I will probably share the recipe over the coming weeks. I served this with roasted strawberries. I then had the leftover strawberries with oats for breakfast one morning this week.
Weekly Menu
Friday: Curry, rice and naan
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I haven't made choux pastry in years. My mom used to make cream puffs at Christmas. Maybe I'll give them a try again soon. My husband loves cheesecake, so I may need to try this kind as a treat for him.
ReplyDeleteIt's a really easy cheesecake. There's no base to worry about, and it tastes amazing!
DeleteI've never made choux pastry so good on you!
ReplyDeleteThis was a first for me!
DeleteWoah choux pastry? Those look amazing. I've been wanting to try and make cream puffs but have been too tired lol.
ReplyDeleteI hear you! They were surprisingly not that difficult to make.
DeleteYour baking always looks and sounds amazing. I could go for a chocolate cream puff! yum..
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't mind another one now Judee!
DeleteThe burnt cheesecake has me drooling. Cheesecake is my absolute favorite and it's my choice for birthday dessert next week. I wouldn't tunr down one of those cream puffs either :-)
ReplyDeleteThe cheesecake is so good Tina! Ihighly recommend it!
DeleteHappy Monday, we are a bit late this week, we now have a new grandson! Thanks for hosting and see you next week, on time I hope!
ReplyDeleteyour cheesecake looks wonderful as does the choux pastry. i may have made it at school for Home Ec back in the day but never since. it's a bit scary but maybe i should give it a go:)
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