cheesecake – Cupcakes & Couscous

Cookies and Scream mini cheesecake pots (no bake)

Published on October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 by Teresa Ulyate4 Comments

These spooky mini cheesecake pots will add a playful touch to Halloween indulgence, and if you’re looking for a sweet treat to enjoy today then look no further! Layers of creamy white chocolate cheesecake meet crushed Oreos for that classic cookies and cream magic, and it’s all packed into a mini dessert that you definitely won’t want to share. Did I mention that this is a no-bake dessert? So simple to assemble! They’re rich, indulgent and delightfully spooky in the best way possible.

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Caramel apple galette with no-churn cheesecake ice cream

Published on March 27, 2025 by Teresa Ulyate5 Comments

When it comes to comfort food, the warm aroma and sweet taste of stewed apple with cinnamon are among the best, and I’ve made that the star of this easy, no-fuss dessert. This rustic galette offers all the cosy flavours of an apple pie without the hassle. The pastry comes together in a food processor in a matter of minutes, and best of all, you don’t even need a pie dish!

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Nutella cheesecake mousse

Published on February 11, 2023 by Teresa Ulyate7 Comments

With so many of my favourite treats in one title this dessert just has to be amazing, right? It was also World Nutella Day earlier this week (so worthy of a food holiday) and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner this seemed like the perfect recipe to post this week.

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Spiced apple crumble cheesecake with salted caramel sauce + GIVEAWAY

Published on January 23, 2020January 23, 2020 by Teresa Ulyate4 Comments

Your week is about to get better, thanks to this showstopper dessert! As I mentioned in my last post I will be sharing a few recipes from some of the newest additions to my cookbook collection over the coming weeks. Today’s drool-worthy recipe for spiced apple crumble cheesecake with salted caramel sauce is by my friend Astrid Field of The Sweet Rebellion and comes from her first recipe book “High Tea at Home”.

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Cheesecake swirl Easter brownies

Published on April 18, 2019 by Teresa Ulyate7 Comments

The Easter weekend is almost upon us and today’s recipe is packed with all the chocolate and all of the treats. I’ve included dark chocolate as well as Chuckles and speckled eggs (two of my weaknesses) for good measure in these rich and gooey Easter brownies. This is the type of recipe I reserve just for special occasions, and if you’re looking for a weekend splurge you have come to the right place!

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Mini lemon and ginger cheesecakes (with video)

Published on September 6, 2017October 3, 2017 by Teresa Ulyate2 Comments

So you may have noticed that things are looking a little different around here. That is because Cupcakes and Couscous has a brand new home on the web! How do you like our new space? We are still busy smoothing out a few details including streamlining the recipe index which has grown substantially over the years! All of your favourite recipes are still here but if you can’t find what you are looking for do let me know so I can point you in the right direction.

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Honeycomb cheesecake frozen yoghurt (with video)

Published on October 2, 2014September 9, 2017 by Teresa Ulyate9 Comments

“Ooh, cheesecake, munching on a cheesecake, munching on a cheesecake. Cheesecake!
Cheesecake, munching on a cheesecake, munching on a cheesecake. Cheesecake!
Cheesecake, gobble gobble cheesecake, gobble gobble cheesecake. Cheesecake!
Cheesecake, gobble gobble cheesecake, crazy over cheesecake. Cheesecake!”

Louis Armstrong, lyrics to “Cheesecake” 1966.

A dessert so fantastic there is even a song about it, and deservedly so. Good on ya, Louis! Today’s recipe is inspired by cheesecake, but in a slightly different format….

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