Divine Desserts from Rachel's Organic

A relaxing evening may seem like a thing of the past when you become a parent but everyone deserves a break and a little TLC, even if that means just making the most of your own bathroom! 

Simply dim the lights, add a few candles, slide into a herbal bath and enjoy some delicious treats in peace. Just like I did...

Raspberry Cheesecake

I have a big soft spot for cheesecake. Chocolate, strawberry and lemon are all well loved by the family but raspberry is a definite favourite! This is an incredibly easy recipe and the Mini Mes often make it unaided... This one was in fact made by Minxy.

Not a fan of raspberries? Use an alternative berry of your choice.

White Chocolate Cheesecake Slices

When I think of summer desserts, cheesecakes are always the first to spring to mind, and this is a delicious one that I've made a few times that my family adore. It goes perfectly with some fresh summer berries too!

Ingredients

Base

9oz butter, softened

15oz caster sugar

2 eggs

14oz plain flour

2oz cocoa powder 

Pinch of salt

Topping

90g white chocolate

300g cream cheese

2oz icing sugar

1 egg

Method

• Cream together the butter and caster sugar in a bowl then gradually add in the 2 eggs followed by the flour, cocoa and salt, combining it well.
• Preheat the oven to 175 degrees.
• Spread the mixture out evenly into a lined baking tray (9" x 12" approx) and place it into the fridge for 40 minutes to set.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes then allow to cool (do not remove from the tray).
• To make the topping, melt the chocolate in a bowl above boiling water and then allow to cool slightly.
• Mix the cream cheese with the icing sugar and egg then pour in the melted chocolate, combining well.
• Spread the topping over the base and bake for 25 minutes/until set.
• Remove from the oven, allow to cool completely then chill in the fridge for 2 hours.
• Slice the cheesecake into 12 equal rectangles and store in the fridge.
• Scoff!

To create a spotted look, save a small amount of the base mixture in the fridge and then crumble it on top of the topping before it is baked.