My dad's birthday is coming up this week, and I thought I surprise him with a simple classic old fashion cheesecake. On regular days, I would usually have a tough time deciding on what cake to bake and for who.
But for him, the answer is quite simple. From what I can remember, we used to love Sara Lee's frozen strawberry cheesecake. Those were the good old days where I will stroll along together with my dad along the frozen section. I would be spoilt for choices, but there will only be one thing my dad requests my mom to add to the grocery list. And that would be a box of frozen ready made CHEESECAKE.
While I think deeper, I don't just want an old fashion cheesecake? This time round I will be jazzing up my dad's birthday cake. A couple years back when I started baking once more, I would love to make my dad a variety of cheesecakes. However, my dad is easy to please. He just loves his cheesecake simple and fuss free. Lol..
As usual, me being me, I love to challenge myself and crack my head on thinking how I could make it easier for you readers and also add a little twist, a little of Chic-ness that resembles a small part of me. I have made my dad Strawberry Cheesecake, Lemon Cheesecake, Oreo Cheesecake, and this year will be a twist to a classic. I made him a Lime Jelly Cheesecake. Instead of using lemon juice, I have swapped it with fresh lime juice, and lots of lime zest for the citrus kick. Then, I added a layer of lime jelly in between 2 layers of the creamy lime cheesecake for that extra zesty tangy lime flavour and bite creating 3 different textures. The base as usual is my favourite, made from crushed digestives which compliments the Lime Jelly Cheesecake making the entire treat ultra light and perfect for any day. A Birthday cake will not be complete without frosting. The Lime Cheesecake is frosted with light pastry cream. Delish!
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I hope you will give this cheesecake a try. I assure you it's decadent and simply irresistible. Right now, I can't wait to see what my dad has to say. I think my family will have some fun debating what looks good on the plate, or what tastes or don't taste good. That would be fun.. I think :).!
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What a good daughter you are! You wanna adopt me as your mum? *wink*
ReplyDeleteYour dad must be thrilled to get this gorgeous/chic "go green" cheesecake! I've been on a cheesecake binge lately and have just made a mango version.
Happy Birthday (belated?) to your lucky dad and tell him I said you're such a sweet daughter and he's lucky to have you. :)
Hi Ping! It was so good to have a chat with you over at Gmail chat. Aww.... Thanks so much for your sweet compliment. It really puts a smile on my face. Hope we get to meet up real soon. Till then, have a great week ahead!! Huggss
DeleteWow this is a beauty, you've done a fantastic job, Happy Birthday to your Dad, I am sure he will be impressed.
ReplyDeleteHi Suzi! Thanks for stopping over at my blog. I will be sure to pass him the greetings from all of you. I will be buzzing you over at your blog instead, and please stay in touch. Till then, have a good week ahead!! cheers, Jo
DeleteHi Jo-such an amazing, beautiful color, and creative cheesecake you've made combining with the lime gelatin. In the seventies, and eighties, I remember we had a "revolution" of JELL-O brand all color and flavors of dessert creations, and it just faded out of style! ...don't know why, but lately I've noticed it made a comeback again.
ReplyDeleteSad to say, I can't convince my family to like gelatin based desserts, but I'll tell you, it was a huge sensation of fabulous desserts with the JELL-O brand gelatines and I'm so glad that a new trend of that has begun again!
Bottom line: Your cake is magnificent and I would love to sample, just "one bit" (have to stay away from too much sugar)
Hugggs to you my sweet friend!
Hi Elisabeth! Whoa.. all types for colours from Jell-O? I think I will go nuts.. I believe I saw them before too when I was much younger and you are right. They are not many variety on the shelf now. Who knows, I might get to make it for you one day? If I do ever visit the USA again that is.. till then, Thanks for the Constant Support!! Much appreciated.. xoxo, Jo
DeleteOkay this is truly stunning. Absolutely spectacular. I'd like to request you make me a cherry one that's all pink frosting for my birthday next year m'kay.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure Kim Bee, will buzz you to find out when's your Birthday ;). More than happy to make you something will pink frosting all over.. Stay in touch.. xoxo
DeleteThis looks incredibly delicious, I will definitely have to try! Following you now, looking forward to seeing what else you come up with!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming over Eric! Will pop over your blog and following you back too. Do stay in touch.. cheers, Jo
DeleteJo, I hope you’re doing ok and that you’ve enjoyed the weekend. Are you getting ready for a new week? I’m mentally preparing for it…
ReplyDeleteGood to see that you’re back in the kitchen. I bet your dad (and the rest of the family) will love this cake! I can see you put lots of flavor and love in it! Take care girl and happy birthday to your dad!
Hi Lilly! OH! Me too.. I have been dreading work a lot lately, and it has taken a toll on my blog too. Just too tired at times to really write and think. I have so much to share but mentally, am down at times.
DeleteI sure hope to be more active and appreciate your continuous support too. Please stay in touch dear friend. Hope all will be well for you too. Huggss, Jo
just 1 comment : Amazing!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteJo! You've added jelly to cheesecake! And that cake is so pretty, I'd bring it around like a handbag! I'd love to go to KL again, love their fish head curry! And you be sure to inform me if you get to Singapore! :D Of course you'd have to bring your cakes and what not, cuz i'll be forcing them out of you! I'm really interested in getting a blog guest post from you! what do you think?! you'd be my first guest! :D
ReplyDeleteLOL.. As a handbag? Too cute!! Gosh, whenever you come over to KL buzz me. We must hang out and chill. Can I bring my cakes through immigration? Should be okay right? I will be more than happy to hand some to you... Will drop you an email later k..Btw, more than honored to guest post for you ;). Thanks for thinking of me.. xoxo
DeleteGorgeous :D Im such a sucker for layers and I love your piping :)
ReplyDeleteMe too Nic! Somehow I love making my cakes in couple of layers. They just looks nicer.. agree? Thanks for the support!! Huggss,
DeleteYou have the patience of a saint to do all of that amazing piping work. Brilliant colours! They remind me of the sea :D
ReplyDeleteOh! Never thought of it that way, until you mentioned that the colours reminds you of the sea. It's true, does reminds me a lot of the Mediterranean sea.. Thanks for coming over Lorraine! Much appreciated.. xoxo
DeleteHappy birthday to your dad! This is such a lovely creation, wonderful festive colors. Lime cheesecake is a favorite of mine and seeing the extra bonus of the lime jelly running through this sure makes me wish I had this for my last birthday. That layer is one sure fire way to get a big pop of delicious lime flavor-yum! Awesome creation!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tina! I will be sure to share all of your greetings with him... xoxo
DeleteNot sure if my comment is pending or not, anyhow this is a delicious and creative dessert! Love the colors as well as the lime jelly in the middle. Happy birthday to you dad!
ReplyDeleteNo worries Tina! It's always nice to have 2 comments back to back.. kekeke.. I am just plain greedy :P
DeleteHappy birthday to your daddy - he is lucky to have a daughter who puts in such an incredible effort for him - this is wow worthy :D
ReplyDeleteCheers
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Thanks Guru Uru ;)!!
DeleteWhat a perfect birthday cake for a well loved father!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping over Maureen and I am glad you did. Now I get to pop over your blog anytime too and check out all your lovely goodies and am sure they are orgasmic!!
DeleteStunning!! Happy Birthday to your Dad! He's such a lucky man whose daughter can make this beautiful cake! I've never baked anything for my dad... Hmm.. I should change that soon!
ReplyDeleteAww THANKS Nami, I will make sure he knows how lucky he is.. LOL.. will keep hinting and reminding him. :P
DeleteJo you really thought outside the box with this one, very nice.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra! An apologise for getting back to this late.. I will continue to think outside the box as often I can.. My aim is to become a good baker ;)
DeleteThis looks so yummy! Love this cheesecake...so colourful!
ReplyDeleteLOL.. Thanks Purabi! Hope all is well with you and will be popping by over your blog soon.. cheers~
DeleteLook simply beatiful !
ReplyDeleteI am always impressed with your beautiful creations! You have the talent and the skill!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I have nominated you for the Versatile Blog Award! I have announced it here: http://www.mywanderingstory.com/2012/06/versatile-blogger-award.html
Cheers,
Christine