Review- Krispy Kreme Cheesecake Doughnuts: Luscious Lemon and Salted Caramel Cheesecake

It is Krispy Kreme time once again! Monday saw the release of the NEW Cheesecake Range so I got myself down to Tesco pronto, to get my mitts on the Luscious Lemon and Salted Caramel Cheesecake Doughnuts.

They certainly look very pretty! I love how Krispy Kreme never scrimp on their toppings.  

Luscious Lemon

Hand dipped in cheesecake icing, bursting with a lemon & cheesecake filling, topped with crunchy biscuit and Lemon sugar finished with a tangy lemon drizzle 

The dough didn't seem quite as light and fluffy compared to other Krispy Kremes - I am not sure if I just bought a dodgy one or if all the Cheesecake Range doughnuts are like it! The filling in the centre was fairly loose and oozy.. Not that there was much of it to notice! Taste wise, it was pleasant enough but more of a lemon yogurt than cheesecake. It did have a nice tang and wasn't overly sweet though. The lemon sugar topping gave a nice bit of crunch as well as adding an extra lemon-y kick. Its a 3.5 out of 5 from me.

Salted Caramel 

Hand dipped in cheesecake icing, filled with Salted caramel and vanilla cheesecake, topped with crunchy biscuit and salted caramel pieces finished with a salted caramel drizzle 

The dough tasted buttery and soft but once again was pretty deflated as well as the proportion of filling being a little off. It had a slight tang but wasn't as yogurt-y as the Luscious Lemon. The salt part of the salted caramel was seriously lacking and even then it tasted more like a Werthers Original. The crunchy biscuit was a nice contrast to all the softness but again, nothing to write home about. It is a 3 out of 5 from me. 

It turns out I lied the other day when I said that Krispy Kreme always get it spot on - I am both disappointed and indifferent about these Cheesecake Doughnuts. They need more filling as well as actually tasting of what they claim to be - Even the "cheesecake icing" was naff! I also have a feeling Krispy Kreme just bunged the word "Salted" in front of caramel to seem cool and hip.. If it ain't salted, don't say it is! I suggest sticking with a trusty old Strawberries & Kreme or the almighty Lotus Caramelised Biscoff, to satisfy your Krispy Kreme cravings! 

Update

After seeing my fellow reviewing buddy @thereviewaddict, raving about these doughnuts, I thought it was only fair that I give them another go. I picked myself up 2 in my local Tesco cabinet and I knew before I had even tasted them, they were going to be much nicer - They felt much more "solid" as well as being heavier.

The donuts texture was that of the usual soft and airy, Krispy Kremes and none of the deflated nonsense, I had before!

Another massive difference was that there was so much more filling inside rather than the measly amount of last time. I have to say that this definitely gave it more of a cheesecake flavour - Not totally spot on but a vast improvement! 

My suspicions have proven to be correct.. I must have had 2 dodgy doughnuts, the first time round! I bought them on the day of release so maybe it was first day nerves? Im going to bump them both up to a 4 out of 5 for the dough improvement and generous filling, alone - You still need to sort out your "salted" caramel though, Krispy Kreme.. I'm not letting you off that easily!

Get your skates on if you do want to try these Cheesecake Doughnuts as the Reese Peanut Butter Krispy Kreme is making a return on the 20th, along with some new treats - I can't wait to find out what!

Review- Tesco Frozen Meat Free Glamorgan Sausages

I am a pathetic excuse for a meat eater.. Unless it is a burger or chicken, chances are I will gravitate towards a Vegetarian option. I was perusing Tesco's Frozen Meat Free Range and the Glamorgan Sausages caught my eye. They are currently on a 2 for £3 offer - Bargain!

The 6 sausages are made with leeks, cauliflower and Welsh mature cheddar cheese. I cooked them at 180 degrees fan for about 25 minutes - Quite a bit longer than the suggested 16-18!

They were more of a breadcrumb-less Croquette than a sausage really! They were super soft and didn't hold their shape whatsoever - Thankfully this didn't effect the taste. Although I couldn't detect much of a cauliflower flavour, the leeks were pleasantly strong. This paired perfectly with all the cheesiness coming from the Welsh mature cheddar as well as the full fat soft cheese, producing a delicious creamy taste! 

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed these Glamorgan Sausages. If you can get passed the sloppy appearance and the fact they aren't sausages albeit Veggies ones, then these are a winner! I am keen to try more from Tesco's extensive Frozen Meat Free Range which includes everything from Ready Meals to Bacon Rashers! It's a 4 out of 5 from me!

Update 

Turn the oven off and put the grill on! 

I have just cooked my remaining 3 Veggie Sausages this way and they have turned out perfectly - Not a sloppy mess. The texture was 100 times better! I could actually taste the cauliflower which now had a nice bite to it rather than being just mush.

The interior was still smooth whilst having a crispy golden outside.. 15-18 minutes under the grill should do it! Now that they hold their shape, I'm bumping them up to a 4.5 out for 5!

Review- Hope and Greenwood Sicilian Lemon Curd Superior Coconut Ice

Coconut AND Lemon! My 2 loves rolled into yet another one of my favourite treats.. Coconut Ice! 

I picked up Hope and Greenwood Sicilian Lemon Curd Superior Coconut Ice in Waitrose for £3.99 - Quite pricey for only a 150g carton! 

I stacked up the citrus scented coconut ice and got stuck in! It tasted gorgeous - very lemony whilst not being tart, with a strong coconut flavour. The super sweet cubes were pleasantly chewy after the sugar had dissolved on the tongue. Sheer perfection! 

I really rate Hope and Greenwood - I have tried the Raspberry Jam Coconut Ice previously and it is just as gorgeous as this Sicilian Lemon Curd version. If you're into coconut, I would highly recommend giving either (BOTH!) a go. It's a 4.5 out of 5 from me! 

Review- Krispy Kreme Chocolate & Honeycomb

I was very pleased to see this Chocolate & Honeycomb Krispy Kreme in my local Tesco cabinet.. At long last! It was the one doughnut from the Choco Mania Range that I hadn't managed to get my hands on. Talk about leaving it to the last minute, Tesco - These Limited Edition delights are only available for 3 more days! 

Filled with chocolate truffle kreme topped with a white Belgian chocolate coating & crunchy honeycomb pieces. 

I was so impressed by the amount of whipped kreme, packed inside! It tasted delicious - very creamy and chocolatey. The doughnut itself was the usual soft, squidgy, buttery dough, we've all come to know and love - I can't fault it! The white chocolate on top of the doughnut was quite brittle. It cracked and crumbled awkwardly when bitten which was a bit of a pain but it tasted very nice and of a high quality. The honeycomb was crunchy and a lovely finishing touch to what was, a fab doughnut! 

Overall, another massive hit from Krispy Kreme - They always get it spot on! You will have to be quick if you want to give this donut a go as they will be gone on Monday to make room for the NEW Cheesecake Doughnuts - Luscious Lemon & Salted Caramel Cheesecake. Yes, you read that correctly. Yes, I can't wait either. It's a 4 out of 5 for the Chocolate & Honeycomb, from me! 

Review- M&S Peach Melba Slices

These Peach Melba Slices were another item I bought from Marks & Spencer's Dessert Menu Range. They were on an introductory offer of £2.62 for 2 slices. 

Sponge layered with peach and raspberry jellies, vanilla and peach mousses and white chocolate, finished with a glaze, dusted with icing sugar. 

First of all, these were a nightmare to get out of the packaging. The box recommended sliding a knife 'carefully' under the base of each slice whilst holding the tray for support.. Because that clearly was always going to work. I ended up tipping them out onto their side whilst trying not to buff the tops. After much faffing about, I finally got stuck in. They smelt mildly fruity but had very little taste! I couldn't distinguish any sort of flavour from the jellies or even sweetness from the white chocolate. They were mainly just sickly from all the bland creamy mousse! Texture wise they were equally as unpleasant - It was all very mushy until you chomped down on an underripe peach. Very poor! 

I don't know what M&S are playing at with this new Dessert Menu Range - These slices are just as naff as the English Afternoon Tea Desserts, I reviewed a few weeks back. Thank goodness they are Limited Edition and hopefully won't be around for long! It's another, 0 out of 5 from me. 

Review- Pringles NEW Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips

Who else use to have those cute little Pringle containers? I wish I still had mine - The pot was almost as exciting as the Pringles themselves! 

I picked up the NEW Pringles Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips in Asda. They are priced at £1.47 for a 180g tube which is slightly less than the 190g of normal Pringles. Typical. 

I popped the top and couldn't stop. Well, sort of. They smelt very cheesy and tasted so too! The flavour was really similar to Quavers although my brother said they reminded him of Cheetos - I don't remember when I last had them so wouldn't like to comment on that! I was amazed at how the texture was both that of a normal light, crispy Pringle as well as having a corn chip quality to it - A perfect crisp mash-up! They were not overly salty either which is always a good thing. Although they are moreish, I am not sure you could eat half a tube of these, without giving it a second thought, as they are a bit heavier going than your standard pringle.. That's probably not such a bad thing though!

Overall, I really enjoyed these Tortilla Chip Pringles. I dipped mine in Cottage Cheese (of all things!) and it was delicious! I imagine they would be good with Salsa too. There are 3 other flavours in the same range which I would be keen to give a go - Original, Sour Cream and Spicy Chilli. It's a 4 out of 5 from me, for these cheesy chips! 

Betty Bakes Bonanza Round-up!

Hello Snack Army! 

Sadly, all good things must come to an end.. 6 Days, 6 Bars, 6 reviews, have all been complete. Our Betty Bakes Bonanza is over. 

Betty Bakes Round-up

As a whole, I have loved every single bar I have had his week. Apart from the odd thing, I couldn't find much fault in any of them - I found them very difficult to mark out of 5 given the high standard! 

I cannot commend Betty Bakes enough for creating such amazing wheat & gluten-free bars. It is not fair for anyone with an intolerance to miss out, although they are perfect for anyone who just fancies an indulgent treat! You would never know the difference between Bettys Bars and those that are not free-from apart from hers being far superior! 

My personal favourites were the OMG Bar, Lemon Meringue & White Chocolate and Raspberry & Coconut.. But who am I trying to kid? The Billionare Bar and Toffee Tiffin were delicious too! Although I would have it again in a heartbeat, I would be more drawn to the Bakewell Bar if it had more of an almond flavour - I am an almond fiend! 

I am keen to try more from Betty Bakes and already have my eye on the Eton Mess, Toffee Crisp and Banoffee Bar! 

Stockists 

Betty Bakes is sold in IKEA, Selfridges, Debenhams, Waterstones, Jamie's Italian, Wyevale Garden Centres as well Cafes and Childrens Play Centres.

Betty intends on launching online orders later this year but in the mean time will only be to happy to help you find your nearest stockist. Check them out via:

Twitter ~  (https://twitter.com/bettybakes)

Facebook page ~(https://www.facebook.com/bettybakes)

Website ~ http://heavenlycakes.co.uk/index 

A huge thank you to Betty Bakes once again for spoiling me! 

I think I best go have a sugar detox now and hope I don't have to many new cavities.. I do these things so you don't have to! 

Have a lovely Bank Holiday weekend, all! 

Images sourced from the lovely website that is home to Betty and her heavenly cakes: http://heavenlycakes.co.uk/index