The egg-stra long Easter weekend has started for us already and that means lots of fun, food and entertainment for the family. Food is of course, the highlight at my place. Coming up with new dessert ideas is my favourite bit and if they are make ahead as well as easy, it ticks all the boxes for me. The days are still quite sunny and evenings, a bit cooler so a slice of chilled cheesecake with seasonal figs and strawberries is a great Autumnal treat for guests. Not just any cheesecake, but a Goats Cheese flavored baked cheesecake that is the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess exploding with delicious flavours in the mouth.

When it comes to Goats chesese, people are divided in their preference for this variety of cheese. How about you" I enjoy it in most savoury dishes but absolutely LOVE it’s presence in sweet recipes. It adds that little touch of salty/sour-ish flavour that cuts down the richness of a heavy sweet dish and makes it even more desirable. If you ask me, it all comes down to the quality of Goats cheese used. After trying out a few different brands and types, I really like the Yarra Valley Fresh Goats Cheese. It’s soft, creamy and tastes great. If you haven’t tried Goats cheese before this or don’t enjoy it as much, I would urge you to try this cheesecake. It’s truely unique and something new to offer to your guests. Besides, you can make it a couple of days before and relax during the holidays. According to my frie...