Easter is almost here and I’ve been thinking quite a bit about what what kind of dessert I would like to serve this year. Coming up with something new each year can be daunting. Especially since I always make something just for us adults along with the treats for the kids. Well, Easter is often regarded as a day for the kids but we adults also get together during the long weekend and I hate to serve up a chocolate eggs laden treat to the grown-ups.

Why not make something different, a bit boozy and indulgent.
It wasn’t difficult to picture this when I asked myself what would be my dream dessert. It would be fruity, cold with hints of wine and hints of chocolate. The best of all worlds. I spotted this chocolate squirrel which Ferrero Rocher came up with this year and I was instantly excited. A change from the Easter bunny. Though, my dilemma to be honest was how I would really divide that gorgeous hazelnut squirrel. Then I picked up one for every guest. Sorted!
Happy Easter my dear friends. Hope the bunny/squirrel brings you plenty of joy and good wishes.

Moscato and Raspberry Cheesecake
Makes an 8 inch round cheesecake

200 g digestive biscuits (or any cookie of your choice), roughly broken
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted
75 g unsalted butter, melted
1 cup castor sugar, divided (1/4 cup for raspberry sauce +3/4 cup for cheesecake filling)
2 cups raspberries (I used frozen)
1/2 cup Moscato wine
3 teaspoon powdered gelatine
500 g (...