In the world of desserts, few things bring as much joy as a well-crafted chocolate pudding or a delicately balanced mini baked cheesecake. The Lidl Food Academy in Nicosia has shared some delectable recipes that are sure to delight dessert enthusiasts everywhere.
Mini Baked Cheesecake with Cocoa Biscuit and White Chocolate
This mini baked cheesecake is a delightful treat that combines the richness of white chocolate with the subtle crunch of cocoa biscuits. Here’s how you can recreate this indulgence at home:
- 6 chocolate cookies
- 200g soft cheese
- 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 medium egg
- 12 pieces of white chocolate
- Marmalade (to serve)
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Place 6 small silicone moulds in a baking pan and put a cookie in each. Lightly squeeze the cookies to break them down a bit, then place two pieces of white chocolate on top of each cookie. In another bowl, whisk together the soft cheese, flour, sugar, vanilla, and egg. Divide this mixture into the moulds.
Place the tins in a deep ovenproof baking pan and add hot water up to one-third of the height of the tins (bain-marie). Bake for about 20 minutes, then let them cool completely. Remove from the moulds and serve with your favorite marmalade.
Vegetarian Chocolate Cake with Tahini and Berries
This vegetarian chocolate cake is a symphony of flavors, featuring tahini and berries that add a unique twist to the traditional chocolate cake. Here’s what you need:
- 400g sifted plain flour
- 60g sifted cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 200g brown sugar
- 40g honey
- 1 sachet vanilla
- 2 pinches salt
- 400g vegetable milk (almond, soy, oats)
- 100g tahini with cocoa
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp orange or tangerine zest
For the chocolate cream:
- 200g cooking chocolate
- 400ml soy cream
- 100g tahini with cocoa
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 400g forest berries (for garnish/filling)
Preheat your oven to 180°C and line the base of a 24cm round cake pan with parchment paper. Mix all the cake ingredients in a mixer and transfer the mixture into the pan. Spread it evenly with a spoon and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out slightly wet. Let it cool for another 10 minutes.
Once cooled, slice the cake into three layers. Fill each layer with the chocolate cream and berries, and use the remaining cream and berries to garnish the top. For the chocolate cream, melt all the ingredients in a bain-marie and refrigerate until thickened.
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