Baileys Malteser Cheesecake

I like Baileys. I like Maltesers. I like cheesecake. Combine all three - oiishi...!



That's the first thing that crossed my mind when I first came across the recipe from the ever talented Aunty Yochana. So when a friend's birthday cropped up recently, I took the opportunity to test the "yummi-ness" level of the cake, whether was it as good as it sounded.



The cake did not disappoint but I would probably increased the amount of Baileys used next time. If you want to try your hands at making this cake, click here for recipe.

All about Cheese and Bread (Cheese Sticks & Cheddar Cheese Bread)

Another business trip, another busy weekend. No time to indulge in my favourite hobby. Still, I made time to at least use the oven.

Another recipe from Alex Goh's World of Bread recipe book, this time it is the Cheddar Cheese Bread. Recently, my family had discovered a very nice bread shop near our house called RT Bakery or something like that. My personal favourite is their yummy walnut wholemeal bread (really soft) and the kids' favourite is their Cheddar Cheese Bread with cheddar cheese swirled within the loaf. Saw Alex's recipe and contemplated to give it a try in order to duplicate and compare with the bakery's version. Alex's version uses some herbs and nibbed almonds. I omitted these and just sprinkled some parsley flakes on top of the bread. The original recipe yield 2 loaves but I fit it all in one standard bread tin although I took some portion out to make some Sugary Cheese Sticks.

And as usual, Alex Goh's bread recipe didn't fail me.

Sugary Cheese Sticks


Cheese Bread


Really soft bread. Swirled Cheese inside!

Clearing Leftovers! (Pandan Walnut Chiffon Cake, Light AnzacBiscuits, Apple Cheddar Muffins, Raisin Cinnamon Swirl Bread)

First of all, I have to confess the recipes of choice today were picked based on some leftover ingredients that I have used before and needed to finish up before they spoil.

1st leftover ingredient: 3/4 packet coconut milk
Finished product: Pandan Walnut Chiffon Cake

It has been awhile since I last baked this. This is a thoroughly tried and tested recipe and my favourite chiffon cake recipe among a few others that I have tried. Recipe is by Amy Beh (try searching on cyberkuali.com). Always "gone in no time", it remains as a huge hit among my nephews and nieces. Basically, this cake is always baked for them. In an attempt to add a new twist to the recipe, I added some walnuts to make it more interesting.

2nd leftover ingredient: About 1/4 packet of rolled oats
Finished product: Light Anzac Biscuits

Have been wanting to bake myself some Anzac Biscuits since I received some from a BBM event some time ago. The recipe that I used here is a "lighter" version from Cooking Light. Not bad!

3rd leftover ingredient: 1 apple and some leftover cheddar cheese block
Finished product: Apple Cheese Muffins

Ah, need to use up the remaining cheddar cheese block before it starts to ferment and go to waste. Coincidentally, I have one (not-exactly-fresh) apple in the fridge that no one wants. Just perfect for this recipe. Slightly sweet and salty at the same time, it provides an interesting change to the usual sweet muffins that I baked.

Filled with apple chunks!

And also a "No-Knead" Raisin Cinnamon Bread after coming home from the Sunday Bubbly Brunch (check out the post above)

2 Bread and a Muffin (Raisin Plait, Oatmeal Carrot Bread and Sweet Corn Muffin)

Bad news for me! My bread machine died on me after faithfully serving me for 1 year and 4 months. Rather short-lived, wouldn't you say? Then again, it was used almost every day to make bread for my family. The brand is Empress and I got it for quite a bargain from Cosway. About RM199, I think.
Due to this, I have to manually knead the bread dough. I think till I have a working bread machine again, no more bread-making for me.

Raisin Plait topped with Cheddar Cheese (recipe from Alex Goh)


Oatmeal Carrot Bread (recipe based on Alex Goh's)



Sweet Corn Muffin (recipe here)

Cookies Baking Day (Crispy Ginger Cinnamon Oatmeal & Puffy Cheese Cookies)

Suddenly in the mood to bake cookies instead of something heavier, say a cake. Picked these 2 recipes.

Crispy Ginger Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
Original recipe found here.

I really like these cookies. Crispy and not too sweet. Perfect for office-snacking. I added about 1/2tsp of ground ginger and 1/4tsp of cinnamon powder. I think I will double them up the next time for their taste were only faintly evident.

Puffy Cheese Cookies
Original recipe here.

I sprinkled sesame seeds and shredded cheese on top of the cut cookies prior to baking. These cookies puffed up during baking resulting in a really puffy and crispy cookies. Taste wise, you will feel as if you are eating puffy cheese sticks. Not a bad thing though.

Back to Action (Crunchy Choc Chip Cookies & Choc Cheesecake)

Seems like I have not been blogging about my baking for quite a while. Truth to be told, I have cut down my baking due to time constraints. Nevertheless, I still try to bake at least once a week. Also, I have been repeating some of the bakes that I had already blogged about so I don't see any point blogging about the same recipe again.

Anyway, here are 2 new recipes that I tried out last weekend:
Chocolate Cheese Layer Cake

After hearing much about on the Malaysia baking blogsphere, I definitely wanted to give it a try. Also the recipe doesn't sound complicated, with only simple ingredients. The only adjustment I made was too add some lemon oil into the cheese batter for I like my cheesecake with some lemon undertone. The result, good!
But I guess I wasn't careful enough when dividing the chocolate batter into 2 appropriate portions and pouring the cheese layer in between for I think the cheese layer wasn't even enough and I was left with insufficient chocolate batter for the top layer. In the end, I had to twirl the top chocolate layer with the cheese a bit to even it out.

Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies

I made this while waiting for my SIL to come back with the eggs (I was short of 3 eggs while attempting the above recipe). So in the mean time, I chanced upon this recipe which I had printed out and kept in a folder. And since cookies only require a very short baking time, I thought, "why not..". Anyway, these came out pretty good. Not as crunchy as I hope for but I reckon that was due to the fact that I made them larger than recommended in the recipe. I didn't really take note of the baking time, only taking them out when I saw them turning brown. FYI, I have a knack of burning cookies in my oven. Somehow, most baking time and temperature for cookies recipes do not work in my oven. I usually have to reduce baking time and temperature, but that also result in the cookies being more chewy than crunchy (I personally prefer the latter). Anyhow, I am glad that this batch turned out ok. ;)

Note: Click on link for recipes.

What to do with extra Cheddar Cheese? (Cheddar Cheese Black Sesame Loaf & Cheddar Cheese Muffins)

I have some leftover block of cheddar cheese sitting in the fridge for quite a while now. I thought I better use it before it turns bad...

Found these 2 recipes;
1) Cheddar Cheese Muffin


2) Cheddar Cheese Black Sesame Bread

I have to say I like this a lot. Baked in a tube pan, it looked good too. Easily one of my favourite bread recipe.


Soft and fluffy texture inside!

Monday's Breakfast: Cheese & Raisin Sugar Loaf

Bought a block of cheddar cheese on sale so I decided to bake Cheese & Raisin Sugar Loaf for breakfast today.