Monday, 27 April 2009

The proof is in the eating


Well - as they say - the proof IS in the eating. And what did the jury say?  They loved it! No sacrilege committed and the surprised worked a treat. Dad-in-law was suitable speechless when we knocked on the door at 11.30pm Friday night.  We had a great weekend with the family and came back to Paris feeling rejuvenated ready for another week at near break-neck speed. But that's why we love our life in a big city. Take a break and make some of these for yourself. 

Tiramisu Bars (adapted from Cookie Magic by Kate Shirazi)
200g crushed amaretto biscuits
2 tsp instant coffee granules
80g butter melted
Mix the biscuit crumbs with the dry coffee granules and the melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into a lined 23cm square tin.

Filling
250g cream cheese
50g sugar
2 large eggs
60ml cream
55ml rum
1 tsp vanilla
In a large bowl beat together the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, cream, rum and vanilla. Pour the mixture over the biscuits base and back for 20-25mins at 180° C or until the centre is set. Leave to cool in the tin.
Make the topping by heating
100ml cream until nearly boiling point. Add
100gr dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids).
Stir until chocolate is melted and pour over the cheescake.
Leave to set for 30 minutes. Cut into squares and eat!

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