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No-Bake Lemon Mousse Cheesecake

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Hi guys, this is my first post here at Life In Pleasantville and I am hoping it's a yummy one.  I was feeling all Springy (is that even a word?) and my mind drifted off to sunshine, yellow and then whoaaa!  Cheesecake, Lemon Mousse Cheesecake to be exact.   It's been awhile! Feeling like I should share this amazing burst of pure deliciousness on a plate with you and then thinking maybe my first post should be something more.  I am not exactly sure what I mean by more but …

Filed Under: Desserts, Food & Drink Tagged With: butter, cheesecake, Cool Whip, cream cheese, dessert, Graham Crust, lemon, lemons, Mousse, No Bake, sugar, Whip Cream

White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake

By //  by Candace Sampson

Recently I was invited to the opening of a new restaurant in Ottawa. Obviously, someone has finally taken note of my fine culinary skills *cough cough*. I'm kidding. Thankfully, someone did take note of my fine culinary taste buds. I asked The Pine's executive chef, Luc Doiron, if he'd share one of his recipes with my readers and he very graciously agreed. I can't wait to make this and then lock myself in a room to eat it. What? It's looks too good to share. White Chocolate and …

Filed Under: Desserts, Entertaining, Food & Drink, Uncategorized Tagged With: Candace Derickx, cheesecake, Chef Luc Doiron, fine dining, Food & Drink, Life in Pleasantville, Ottawa restaurants, The Pine

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