Yam Paste with Gingko Nuts and Sweet Corns

Another traditional dessert favored by many. I like this recipe (by my dear mother) because it does not add any oil to it, not like the ones outside which have a layer of oil and makes the whole dessert looks so sinful :P. It's 100% yam, with the nutritious gingko nuts (for your brain!!), sweet corns for a bit of different texture, and the right level of sweetness, not too sweet.

Almond Jelly with Longans

Some of my friends still prefer traditional desserts and I don't like them to be left out in a "dessert party".

Lemon Cheese Mousse and Mango drizzled with Maple Syrup

My friend tells me that he likes to eat mango together with maple syrup. Hence, I created this little treat with his favourite combi plus the creamy lemon cheese mousse to complete the overall dreamy taste...

I put these delicious little treats comes in a box, pretty and perfect for a picnic out or enjoy with friends together.

Types of Fruit Toppings used: Mango (as seen), strawberry, peach, blueberry, rum-soaked cranberries / raisins.

Cupcakes

Cupcakes seems to be very popular nowadays. Maybe because of the convenience - saves the hassle and mess of cutting cakes (and "disfiguring" the poor cake!!) and each cupcake is just the right size for one person. And of course, looks pretty too and you have one pretty thing all to yourself :). Just post some of my cupcakes pictures here.

Butter Cake with (L to R)Passion Fruit Curd, Lemon Curd, plain, Cranberries

Carrot Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Icing

Orange cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache

Orange cake with Cranberries (fondant decorated) and Cream Cheese Icing

Mascarpone Cheese Mousse with Rum Cranberries

Another cheese dessert :) Mascarpone cheese taste light and fluffy and cranberries soaked in rum add the little bit of sweetness to complete the overall happy and dancing-on-the-clouds feeling!

Lime Cheese Mousse with Strawberries

I always like cheese in my desserts. I used cream cheese for these mousse and the lime juice makes it perfect for a light after-meal dessert.

Fruit Topping: strawberry, mango, peach, blueberry, rum-soaked cranberries / raisins.

Tiramisu Cake

I always like to make this dessert. Chocolate and coffee just taste heavenly together. The essence of Tiramisu lies in the mascarpone cheese which is a light and fluffy cheese, different from the denser cream cheese usually used in cheesecakes. The taste is also different, with a very creamy milky taste. I put in 2 layers of valrhona cocoa powder which give a very intense chocolatey taste to this dreamy dessert..

And yes, you can always makes it with a strong or mild alcohol taste or even no alcohol. I use kahlua or dark rum.

P.S. I nearly got drunk by my own tiramisu once......