Can’t believe 2017 is almost over ! It has been a fun and eventful year for me ! I have tried a number of new things…..I did a 10K run (and I actually ran the whole 10K, not walking !) I did two Christmas markets, selling my cookies for the very first time…..I have also injured my feet (plantar fasciitis) and I am not sure when they will completely healed….but oh well, that’s an age thing too, I guess……But overall, I think I had more good than bad this year ! I hope 2018 will be even better, I already have many plans in my mind ! Hope yours will be a prosperous one too ! 

Here is a fun cake to make for New Year ! Funfetti Cheesecake ! I added some rainbow sprinkles to a basic cheesecake recipe and used shortbread cookies for the crust. I baked the cheesecake in a hot water bath to prevent the cake from cracking….Hope you’ll enjoy it and have a fun New Year ! 

Makes one 6-inch cake

For the crust 

• 150 g shortbread cookie crumbs (you can use any cookies of your choice)
• 45 g unsalted butter, melted 

For the filling 

• 500 g light cream cheese, softened 
• 180 g granulated sugar 
• 2 eggs
• 30 g all-purpose flour 
• 7.5 mL pure vanilla extract 
• 25 g rainbow sprinkles

Extra sprinkles and whipped cream for decorating if needed 

1. To make the crust, mix cookie crumbs and melted butter together 
2. Press firmly onto bottom of a 6-inch springform pan lined with parchment paper 
3. Bake for about 8 minutes, cool slightly 
4. To make the filling, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth using an electric mixer 
5. Add eggs, flour and vanilla, mix until blended 
6. Fold in sprinkles 
7. Pour into pan, smooth with a spatula and bake in a hot water bath for 50-60 minutes. You can wrap the bottom of the pan with aluminum foil to prevent seepage 
8. Cool completely, then refrigerate 
   

   
9. When ready to serve, remove cake from pan, decorate with whipped cream and more sprinkles