I agree with Atlee on the number of desserts we could allow ourselves, maintenance or not, actually.

Desserts are what got many of us in the fixes we're in now, and encouraging them isn't going to do anyone any good. I LOVE desserts. Baking is a passion of mine, and I still do it (carb baking) for others. I would love a slice of cheesecake after dinner every night and pour in the DaVinci to vary the flavors.

Let me just say, it's a good thing cheesecake freezes, that way, I can make one and tuck away most of it for "treats", limit myself, and remove a slice every so often. I haven't had a slice in a month, though there are 6 slices left from the last one I made.

The trouble here is that Husband doesn't like cheesecake (I know -- and I married him anyway) so it's all on me ... or at least it used to be.


As far as the syrups go, the liquid will bake out, mostly. It may take a bit longer baking, but the results should be excellent.