Pavlova- Daring Bakers

This time for the Daring Bakers challenge I was introduced to yet another new dessert. The June 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Dawn of Doable and Delicious. Dawn challenged the Daring Bakers’ to make Chocolate Pavlovas and Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse. The challenge recipe is based on a recipe from the book Chocolate Epiphany by Francois Payard.

This is an extremely rich dessert and everyone enjoyed it immensely. The crispy meringue and the smooth luscious mousse go so well together! In Australia, the pavlova is traditionally topped with some fruits. So I thought they would be perfect with some cherries on top.

I stuck to the basic recipe and the only change I made was the use of white chocolate in the mousse. It was my first time making meringues and I must admit it gave me some trouble. They turned out a little crisp but tasted great so I went ahead and used them anyways. And the rest of the components were a breeze! The mousse and the cream are to die for!

Banana N Cranberry Muffins

Just something i made recently. Perfect as a snack to have around the house. Books,coffee and these muffins. Thought this recipe would turn out good but it was way better. It's a keeper!                                

                         

Bursting with flavors- the sweetness of bananas, the tartness of cranberries. Just couldn't get enough. Wish i had made a few more dozens!