Hello every one 🙂 It is a long time since I put up any sweet post haha, I mean a dessert post. I have one awesome reason to do so today. It was a long time since I heard from my sweet friend Nancy of Feasting with friends who was on a medical leave. I was really missing her presence. So when I got her lovely comment on my post after a period, which seemed to me like ages, I was overwhelmed with joy. This calls for a celebration. And what better way to celebrate than whipping up a quick dessert and Feasting with friends.
Nancy, I dedicate this post to you ❤
Black Currant Cheese cake
What you need
For the base:
- Oreo biscuits approximately 1 packet
- Demerara Sugar 40 g
- Butter 40 g
Scrape the cream off the Oreo biscuits and crush the biscuits finely. Add melted butter and sugar. Spread on a greased baking tin (springform) and press firmly.Chill in fridge for a while.Bake at 120ºC for 10 minutes in a preheated oven. Cool and Chill again.
For the Cheese cake:
- Cream cheese 360 g
- Icing sugar 75 g
- Heavy cream 145 g
- Vanilla essence 1/2 tsp.
Whisk the cream cheese and cream separately till light . Add sugar to cream and whisk well till fluffy. Add vanilla pod or essence. Add the cream cheese. Spread evenly on the baked biscuit crust. Smooth with a palette knife. Set in fridge for five to six hours.
If you mind the extra calories, substitute half the cream cheese with hung Greek Yogurt.
For the topping:
- Black Currant jelly crystals
- Red or Black grapes
Decorate the cake with grapes. Prepare jelly as per packet instructions. Carefully spoon out while still hot onto the cheese cake. Chill in the fridge overnight or for atleast 4-6 hours to set.
Carefully remove the sides of the spring form pan and serve chilled.
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I am taking this cheese cake to FF 30 at the Novice Gardener. This week’s fiesta is being co hosted by Margy @La Petite Casserole . Come on every one. Join the fun and celebrations.
Aromas and Flavors from my Kitchen 
looks delicious! Welcome back dear Nancy!!! ❤ ❤ <3! wonderful post dear friend!
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So nice of you Simi ❤ ❤ ❤ Nancy is really a sweetheart 🙂
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Wowww!! You gave 2 sweet posts today!! One Nancy’ s back & then this yummy cheese cake…😊❤❤
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Thanks a bunch Nimmi 🙂 Aren’t we all glad to have her back!!!
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This sounds delicious, and yay for dedicating this to Nancy! Just love her, and yes, she has been truly missed!!
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Thank you Lori. She is really a dear friend and I am really really happy to see her back 🙂
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Agreed Skd! Me too! 🙂
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Very attractive and tempting
We should include in menu for festive celebrations
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Thank you so much for your kind words 🙂
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It looks absolutely delicious and it’s an excellent idea to dedicate this dessert to Nancy 🙂
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Thank you so much dear 🙂 I thought that was the least we could do for her. Wish her and all of us good health and happiness..
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Aaw, that’s so sweet of you to dedicate this to Nancy. We’ve all been missing her, haven’t we? Black currant cheesecake sounds like the perfect dessert to welcome back such a dear friend. A sweet for a sweet! 🙂
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Thank you so much Angie 🙂 Nancy earned that special place in every one’s hearts.
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Yumm – the combination of the chocolate biscuit base and blackcurrants reminds me of a scrummy black forest geteau that my sister and I loved when we were girls – it works every time!
Happy Fiesta Friday to you!
Emma 🙂
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I am so happy Emma that this post made you nostalgic. Childhood memories are so close to the heart ❤
Happy FF30 to you too 🙂
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Oh my Yum!!!! 🙂
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Haha, Thanks 😀
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What a wonderful tribute to Nancy and a beautiful contribution to FF!
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Thank you so much dear 🙂
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Wow! Thank you, thank you, thank you! In my opinion the sweetness is all about YOU in this post. 😀 Your kind words are making me tear up a bit…such a lovely gesture! Please know I am not only humbled, but greatly appreciative too! And in regards to this delicious looking cheesecake…Yes, please!!!
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Yay! Welcome Welcome Welcome ( all puns intended ). On a serious note you are so much loved and cherished by each and every person I know in this community. ( definitely there must be many more in others). Making a place in every one’s hearts is a huge job and you accomplished that Nancy ❤ ❤ ❤ . May you be healthy and happy and spread the cheer around as you always do 🙂
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Looks yummy must try
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Thank you. Please try it and let me know how it turned out 🙂
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Easy Peasy! Good one….looks yummy…Am craving a late night dessert now!
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Thank you so much. It is such a reliable dessert. Making a mistake with this one is so difficult 🙂
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You’re so sweet! I’m sure Nancy has been very moved by your action… and what a lovely dessert you brought to FF!
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Thank you so much. You are a wonderful host. I am enjoying your party 🙂
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This looks and sounds yummy! Definitely a perfect celebration cake for Nancy!
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Thank you Michelle 🙂 That’s so nice of you..
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oh my just scrumptious cake…cant take my eyes out of it…its a lovely feast on Nanacy’s return….welocome back Nancy…hope all is well…happy FF SKD…
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Thank you so much Chitra 🙂 That was the fastest dessert I could churn out. Happy FF to you too 🙂
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How fun-cheesecake decorated with grapes!
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Thank you so much dear 🙂
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Looks wonderful!!
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Thank you Arl 🙂
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Wow, I absolutely love this creation, so unique! Thank you for bringing to the party!
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Aww the pleasure is mine Sue. Happy FF 30 and a happy weekend as well 🙂
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What a beautiful gesture and dessert!, Skd! I too am so happy to see Nancy back again! 😀
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Thank you Chef 🙂 for your kind words..
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Hung greek yoghurt? whats that?
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It is yogurt which I put in a muslin cloth or any thin cloth napkin and hang it ( preferably on a sink tap ) to let the water to drain away for about an hour. What you are left is with a cheesy yogurt resembling cream cheese. Just a trick to cut down on calories.
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Wow! thats pretty cool.. I don’t eat cheese at all.. though this reads like it would be good!
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You can also use this to marinate chicken or meat before baking , grilling or barbecuing. Adds that extra taste 🙂
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Hmmm
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???
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That is so sweet of you to make this delicious cheesecake for Nancy, looks amazing:)
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thank you Lily 🙂 Glad you liked it
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Very lovely of you to do this for Nancy 🙂 The cheesecake looks wonderful!
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Thank you so much 🙂
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Wow cheese cake yum yum:-) you are tempting me now
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Come on 😀 It is for friends. Join us…
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Delicious, and I agree! There’s no better reason! 🙂
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Thanks dear Nell 🙂
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I think my husband will want to come over, room for shrek?
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Most welcome. We would love to have the Pretty princess and her Knight over. 🙂
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awe, sending them right over! 😀
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Waiting at the door for them 🙂
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they knocked! quite polite they are!
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Just beautiful and delicious.
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