Dessert in 10 minutes for everyone to share?. Here it is Insanely Easy Cheesecake Dip
Happy New Year.
There were parts of last that I just wish to forget. All I can say is that I am still here. I have a beautiful son and lots of very special friends. Thank you for making My Kitchen Stories successful. I love your comments and I love receiving photos of dishes you have tried.
Not everything was doom and gloom though because I visited Brisbane,Italy, Bangkok & Malaysia. I met lots of amazing people and I went to Perth. I also made lots of interesting recipes and received many gifts. Here’s what’s In My Kitchen this month.
New Zealand s bounty
This gorgeous piece of wood is from New Zealand. It can be used as one or two pieces and represents the way a new fern curls. Thank you Julia . I love you.
Celias gift
This is a gift from Celia of figjamandlimecordial.com who bought a number of these beautiful tiles in a Sydney Turkish shop. Thank you Celia this means a lot to me xxx
Marie’s gift
Marie surprised me with this colourful little cake plate. Thank you for your support and friend ship and thanks for this adorable piece.
Sweet coriander snow
This Persian specialty was in a surprise package sent to me by Rebecca from Intolerant Chef. She has had a difficult year herself and I was thrilled to receive this unusual gift.
Stefano Manfredi
I have begun reading this interesting tome by Stefano Manfredi. It captures the spirit of Italian food and his enthusiasm for it. We often chat all things Italian when he visits the office at work .
Pistachio Dip
This easy cheesecake dip was a by product of another project but it is a great idea for a shared snack. Mine is pistachio made with Bronte Pistachio paste. You could make a berry version or a caramel one of even chocolate or pumpkin pie. Just follow the basic recipe.
Cheesecake Dip
Ingredients
Method
- Put every thing into a food processor and blitz till very smooth
- if you prefer to play around with cream cheese or mascapone add and subtract ingredients to taste. serve with sugar biscuits or plain biscuits as I have.
- Mine is decorated with nut praline but you could use anything you like.
Thanks for making My Kitchen stories what is is. Thanks for visiting.
I wasn’t sure what to make of that dip before I read the recipe. I thought it might be some type of avocado number but no, just pistachios. Thanks for sharing! I look forward to reading throughout 2014.
That little fern sculpture from New Zealand is lovely!
The dip looks easy and tempting- and I think would be great when we have strawberries fresh again- I’m going to try it with chocolate!
Thanks for sharing- Hope this new year is kind to you!
The curled fern is such a beautiful piece of woodwork, and wonderful, thoughtful presents. Here’s to a good 2014, and thanks for the glimpse into your kitchen.
Looks really yummy! Wishing you a very happy New Year!
Tania, great idea using ricotta (or potentially Mascarpone) for your creamy cheesecake dip! The wooden “fern curl” is a gorgeous piece of handiwork, too. Here’s wishing you a “smoother” 2014.
Your tomatoes are so perfectly coloured and shaped. Yum!
Great to have a peep into your kitchen.
I’m sorry 2013 was a difficult year for you Tania but its great you were able to achieve so much and go overseas to so many beautiful places! Clean slate now, bring on 2014! Love your cheesecake dip, I’ve never heard of pistachio paste! Where do you buy it from?
What a lovely, simple recipe. I love the options to change it up as well. I sincerely hope 2014 is better for you in every way.
What a great gift haul!
G’day Tania! Happy New year, true!
May it be the best on yet for you and your family too!
I could dive into your dip today 🙂
Thank you also for this month’s enjoyable kitchen view!
Cheers! Joanne
Isn’t it nice to have a clean slate stretching before us Tania! I hope your2014 is as sweet, as rich, and as generous as your yummy dip recipe! I value my bloggy buddies dearly as you guys help me reach outside of my own issues and generously let me see life vicariously through you- in a totally non creepy way of course 🙂 xox
Hi Tania, happy new year 2014, may it be a really good year for you! Love all your goodies… Stefano Manfredi is awesome!
Sorry to hear your 2013 ended on such a sad note, but here’s to a better 2014 for you. I’m curious about the snowfall sweets I’m going to have to search them out.
I’m so sorry to hear that things have been challenging. What a difficult time you’ve been having. I’m so pleased that during such dark days you have been blessed with gorgeous things. Isn’t Rebecca lovely! She sent a gift to me too and I felt so terrible that I sent nothing to her! I hope 2014 is your best year yet xx
I’m sorry your 2013 was tough. Here is to a better 2014! I love what’s happening in your kitchen and particularly love this dip – very creative and such a great dish for parties!
I’m glad it’s 2014 too and this is going to be a great year for all of us. I just know it.
Starting out with that gorgeous cheesecake dip is a great start!
You’ve got wonderful things in your kitchen.
Always look forward to your blogs Tania. Your interpretation and celebration of food and culture is amazing. You are both creative and clever. Best and happier times in 2014. No sad bits allowed!
Oh for some reason I thought that this was a savoury dip but I like that it’s a sweet one for all of the fab summer fruit we’ve had lately! Here’s to a great 2014 T! 😀
Oooh that dip looks good! I’m glad it’s 2014 too darling, as you know. May it be peaceful for both of us! I love your little wooden fern, and isn’t Becca gorgeous – those little balls are absolutely delicious! Have a great month, look forward to catching up soon. xxx