Description
A collection of luxurious creamy desserts perfect for celebrations or casual evenings. Indulge in rich cheesecakes, fruity parfaits, and silky custards.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh mixed fruits (for parfaits, optional)
- 2 cups whole milk (for custards)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for custards)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch (for custards)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for custards)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each.
- Fold in melted chocolate, then pour the mixture into a prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 45 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Cool before refrigerating overnight.
- For parfaits, blend heavy cream with a dash of sugar until soft peaks form. Layer whipped cream and mixed fruits in glasses.
- For custards, whisk whole milk, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened, then add vanilla.
- Pour custard into bowls, cool at room temperature, then chill in the fridge.
Notes
Feel free to add seasonal fruits or try alternative sweeteners for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg