One of the best things about a cruise is the food. But, what happens when you get back home and you are craving something that you had on the cruise ship? You can try to make it of course! Here are a couple of our favorite dessert recipes that can be found on popular cruise lines.
A Tangy, Creamy and refreshing dessert: Key Lime Pie Cheesecake P.O. Cruise Line
Serves 4
Preparation time: 40 minutes
Cooling time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Cheesecake
50ml freshly squeezed lime juice
1 large egg
40g caster sugar
2 yolks from large eggs
143g soft cream cheese
A few drops of green food colouring (optional)
Key lime topping
15ml freshly squeezed lime juice
22g condensed milk
1 yolk from a large egg
Biscuit base
30g crushed digestive biscuits
15g unsalted butter
To serve as a sundae
125ml double cream
600ml lemon sorbet
Meringue shards
Handful of candied lime zest
How to make
- Use the lowest setting on an electric whisk to cream the cheese with the sugar
- When the mixture starts to become soft, gradually pour in the egg and the two egg yolks, followed by the fresh lime juice and a few drops of food colouring. Cream until the consistency is fluffy with tiny air bubbles
- Next, spread it in a baking mould, and bake at 145°C until set
- Allow to cool before chilling it in the fridge
Key lime topping
- Mix the three ingredients ingredients together and cook in a double boiler
- When it reaches sauce consistency, remove from the heat and allow to cool
Buttery biscuit crumb
- Slowly melt the butter, then mix in the crushed digestive biscuits
- Roll the mixture out on greaseproof paper and leave it to harden in the fridge
To serve
- Scoop the cheesecake into a bowl and place a scoop of lemon sorbet next to it
- Dust with buttery biscuit crumbs, add a handful of candied lime zest and a meringue shard, then top with whipped cream
- Finally, drizzle with the key lime sauce
Mousse Au Chocolat- Viking River Cruises
This rich and creamy mouse is fairly easy to make.
You’ll Need:
-4 large egg yolks
-2 cups heavy whipping cream
– ¼ cup baker’s sugar
– 7 ounces of dark chocolate
– ½ cup grated milk chocolate
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
To Make:
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and set aside. Put the sugar and egg yolks into a bowl and whisk together. Put half of the cream in a pan and warm over medium heat. Once it starts to boil, whisk in the sugar and egg yolk mixture. Turn the heat down to low and stir it until the mixture registers 160 degrees Fahrenheit on a cooking thermometer. Remove from the stove and stir in the vanilla. Put the chocolate into a bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat the process of reheating and stirring until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Spoon the heated mixture into the chocolate and whisk together. Put the cream into a large bowl and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold the cream into the chocolate mixture. Put into serving dishes and let chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Top with grated chocolate.
Warm Chocolate Melting Cake- Carnival Cruise Line
If you are craving chocolate, then this dessert will certainly satisfy that sweet tooth.
You’ll Need:
-1 cup butter
-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
-7 eggs
-8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
-6 tablespoons granulated sugar
-1 teaspoon powdered sugar
-2 cups of vanilla ice cream
To Make:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the butter and chocolate chips in a pan and melt. Set aside. Place 4 of the eggs and the granulated sugar in a bowl and whisk together. Add the flour and whisk together. Add in the last 3 eggs and whisk them in as well. Pour the mixture into the pan with the chocolate and stir together. Place the mixture into a muffin tin. Let cook for about 15 minutes. Sprinkle the powdered sugar on top of each one. Serve with the vanilla ice cream.
