Dinner Party Desserts – Home on the Ridge

Chocolate Truffles

This was a staple on the Christmas dessert trays when I was a kid. I didn’t make them for a few years but they are back in my rotation and so far, are a hit! Break the chocolates into pieces in a glass bowl, add the butter and set over a pan of simmering waterContinue reading “Chocolate Truffles”

Irish Cream Cheesecake Jars

I am generally not a fan of no-bake cheesecakes. These are delicious, a bit of a cheat but mostly pure ingredients, and fun – I love that they’re in half-pint jars! Ingredients Put the cookies in your food processor and blitz until you have fine crumbs. Pour into a bowl and mix with the meltedContinue reading “Irish Cream Cheesecake Jars”

Irish Cream

Otherwise known as Homemade Bailey’s, Irish Cream is made by a number of brands. Some are better than others, but none of them taste like this. 1 and 2/3 cups of Irish Whiskey – I use Jamesons, you can use other kinds or rye whiskey but I think Jamesons is the best 1 cup heavyContinue reading “Irish Cream”

Crème Brûlée for 12

This is the dessert we had at our last dinner party before COVID. Before so many things changed. What hasn’t changed is that crème brûlée is one of my favourite things ever. Ever. Just ask my husband (I’m terrible at sharing). Crème Brûlée for 12 Heat oven to 300 degrees. Bring a kettle or potContinue reading “Crème Brûlée for 12”