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!