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First, let’s start with the definition of shortcake – as per Wikipedia, it’s a sweet cake or biscuit, but here in America, it’s usually described more like a crumbly bread. But regardless of the different terminology, they are made of the same ingredients. The quantity of the liquid does differ slightly, which results in some … Read more
For a full century now, Betty Crocker has been advising Americans on the latest cooking trends, passing along tips and tricks for home-based cooking along the way. As per the www.bettycrocker.com website, there is a “Betty in all of us” – the belief that anyone can turn out simple, nutritious, and delectable meals and treats … Read more
Crustless Cheesecake Without Sour Cream Who doesn’t like a baked cheesecake! It’s the filling that really makes the cheesecake, obviously, so now imagine a cheesecake with no crust at all! Now you can just indulge in nothing but the delicious cheesecake filling itself. I often leave a bit of the biscuit base on my plate … Read more
After deciding to have a baked Cheesecake at your luncheon, I’m sure you reach for a particular recipe. I certainly do. It’s usually a tried and tested one handed down by granny, who was an absolute master of baking all things sweet. You really should have tasted her fudge! You weigh out the ingredients and … Read more
Pecan Praline Topping For Cheesecake The plain baked cheesecake just won’t cut it these days. There are so many versions of cheesecakes out there now, with different sauces and toppings, that serving a completely plain one would almost feel like a missed opportunity. And why would you want to be plain vanilla if you could … Read more
No-bake Pineapple Cheesecake With Condensed Milk This no-bake pineapple cheesecake with condensed milk is so simple, and it is literally as easy as ABC to make. And it is so good! There is next to no skill required to pull this cheesecake off, and it turns out great every single time. You could even get … Read more
How Far In Advance Can You Make Cheesecake? Tell me if I’m wrong, but we make that same resolution to be more organized every single new year. We always have great intentions, don’t we, even if we don’t always follow through! So now that you are super organized, how far in advance can you make … Read more
Freezing Cheesecake Slices Leftover cheesecake? If there are some slices of cheesecake that escaped your hungry diners, you’ll be happy to know you can freeze them! Yup, you read right. It might sound crazy, but freezing cheesecake slices is possible and works really well. But first, let me give you a bit of history behind … Read more
Best Knife To Cut Cheesecake Whether you made the cheesecake yourself or bought it, you’ll want to cut it as cleanly as possible, and using the wrong knife can leave you with a real mess. Here are a few tips on choosing the best knife for the job, along with some techniques for cutting the … Read more
One of my go-to desserts, the good old faithful winner, is the chocolate brownie. It’s a safe bet every time. After all, who doesn’t like a chocolate brownie? Whether they are served at a casual barbecue where you can use your fingers or at a fancy dinner served plated with a scoop of ice cream. … Read more