A celebration usually starts with an occasion. A birthday, an anniversary, someone coming home. Occasionally, it starts with a cheesecake and an invitation to come over. We think both approaches have merit.
For your next celebration in Toowoomba, there’s something a little different to put in the middle of the table.
Our Vanilla Basque Cheesecake is available to order whole, with a deeply burnished outside and a silky, almost custard-like centre. We’re particularly fond of this one.
“With such a simple concept and flavor combination, it really packs a punch. And extra bonus: it's gluten-free.” — Millie Dunn, Executive Chef
It’s the contrast that makes it. A burnished outer layer gives way to a silky, creamy centre, with the more firmly baked edges meeting that soft, almost custard-like middle. A forkful with a little of each is what you’re after. We’ve given this some consideration.
That attention to detail runs through Millie’s approach to pastry.
“What still takes time, though, is refining the details. In pastry, the challenge is often less about creating an idea and more about making it work consistently.”
It’s a simple-looking cheesecake which leaves every part of it with a job to do. The flavour, the texture, the balance between the top and the centre. There’s no elaborate decoration to draw your attention elsewhere.
It’s also why Millie has a particular affection for the classics.
“When a simple product is done really well, it can be every bit as impressive as the most elaborate pastry in the cabinet.”
The finished cheesecake has a beauty of its own. It looks at home on a carefully set birthday table but it’s equally suited to lunch with friends, with the plates gathered from wherever they fit in the cupboard.
Serve it with fresh raspberries and cream on the side, a cup of tea or honestly, nothing at all. The sweetness is balanced, so it’s rich without being too sweet.
You can also add a custom message, handwritten on top when you order. A happy birthday, a congratulations or a few words for the person you’re gathering to celebrate. It’s a small addition that makes the cheesecake feel especially theirs. Candles are welcome too. We have no objection to a little ceremony around cheesecake.
Whether you’re hosting or bringing something along, a whole cheesecake is a generous thing to share. Order it sliced into 10, ready to pass around, or leave it whole and cut at the table. All that’s left is to bring out the plates and gather your people. A very good reason to stay for dessert.
