Gourmet Turtle Cheesecake…a Delicious Alternative for the Traditional Birthday Cake
I am preparing a surprise birthday party for my husband. This year is a significant birthday for him, although he wouldn’t want me to tell you which one. He will be entering a new decade of life, so I want to celebrate this event more than we usually do. Since he is a person who likes the simple things in life, I will keep the guest list small. He surely would not appreciate a grand affair, nor would he want a lot of presents to open. That’s why I’m asking the guests to only bring lighthearted birthday wishes in the form of humorous greeting cards. For those who insist on a present, I’m suggesting they make a charitable gift to those less fortunate than us, in my husband’s honor.
In order to keep costs to a minimum, I will have this party at our house, instead of renting a party room. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate because we have a lovely back yard which my husband enjoys. We have ample seating for everyone with our patio furniture and lawn chairs. The covered outdoor fireplace and our solar powered garden lighting will be perfect for just the right amount of lighting. Our outdoor stereo system is perfect for providing festive music.
In the past, finding suitable birthday refreshments has been a challenge because my husband is not a lover of cake. I have substituted with various treats like pudding cups, chocolate chip cookies, and candy bars. Since this birthday has such significance, I have chosen a decadent turtle cheesecake to take the place of the traditional birthday cake. The crunchy, salted pecans and rich chocolate and caramel swirls which drizzle over the creamy cheesecake will be a treat my husband will find scrumptious. It’s a delicious alternative that will satisfy all of our guests’ cravings.
Flash forward: With all of the planning of this surprise birthday party accomplished, the day of this celebration finally arrived. Mother Nature provided a gorgeous evening. Our parents, siblings, children and friends were in our back yard, waiting to shout the customary “Surprise!”, as I led my husband outdoors to enjoy the delightful weather. Cards were opened, read, laughed at, and passed around for all to enjoy. “Happy Birthday” was sung as I presented the turtle cheesecake, complete with a few lit candles, to my husband. As I predicted, my husband and our party guests thoroughly enjoyed this birthday cake substitute.
It was an evening of quiet, comfortable pleasure; full of stimulating conversation, light-hearted jokes, and treasured fellowship of close friends and family…exactly the kind of celebration that my husband appreciates.
After everyone had called it an evening, when I asked my dear hubby if he had an inkling of the surprise birthday party, he replied with twinkling eyes, “Well, the turtle cheesecake was a surprise.” Turtle cheesecake is, indeed, the extra-special treat for this extra-special birthday!
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