Hi friend,
The deceiving month of February has arrived -
the time, when nature began its awakening
from the dormant winter.
It doesn't feel like winter anymore,
but it's still too early for spring,
and we still get occasional freezing nights
which are so dangerous for the newly awakened life.
I've stayed at home most of the week,
and this time I won't take you on an adventure
through the woods, or bubbling river or endless winter meadows.
This time I'll let you into my world at home
because sometimes that's exactly what's needed
to rest our tired minds.
I haven't baked for a long time.
Baking is very therapeutic,
but I usually make too much for 2 people to eat.
That's why I don't make desserts too often.
For cheesecake crust blend 300g of cookies
I used digestives,
and mix with 75g of melted butter, pinch of salt and cinnamon.
Perhaps next time when I make a cake that's too big
I should try sharing it with neighbours.
Do people still share with their neighbours?
I definitely noticed a stronger community feel in the village,
but I still don't really know all of my neighbours.
I made a lighter version of cheesecake
using ricotta cheese.
Mix 500g of ricotta with 120g of sugar.
Then add 3 big tablespoons of Greek yoghurt or sour cream.
Regular cream cheese is much denser and heavier,
but you can absolutely use that instead if you like its texture more.
Lemon zest makes the cheesecake more fragrant and flavourful.
Add 4 eggs and whisk one by one.
Whenever I make desserts at home
I can adjust the texture and sweetness to my own taste.
So if you prefer a traditional cheesecake texture and sweeter flavour
you can adjust to your own liking.
Sift 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
I'm adding raspberries to my cheesecake
as they're one of my favourite berries.
And they remind me of summer :)
Bake your cookie crust for 10 minutes at 180C/ 356F
and then add ricotta filling.
Bake for 50 minutes at 160C/ 320F
and place a tray filled with water underneath.
Leave it rest for 4 hours or better overnight before serving.
Thank you for spending your time at home with me.
See you next time on a new adventure!