Passion for baking brings former airline employee sweet success
Nicketa Alphonso, a former airline employee, found herself facing an uncertain future when the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country. With flights suspended and her job on hold, Alphonso decided to turn her lifelong love for cooking and baking into a stable income. Thus flowed the heartwarming tale of resilience and determination that is Creamy Creations.
“I was always in the kitchen with my grandmother and from a very young age I developed a love for cooking and baking,” Alphonso said during a virtual interview with Stabroek News.
What sets Creamy Creations apart from other dessert shops is Alphonso’s unwavering commitment to consistently producing high-quality cheesecakes. Added to this are the delightful and unique toppings that she creates in various hybrid flavours. Each topping adds a special twist to the cheesecakes, making them truly one-of-a-kind.
Creamy Creations caters to customers with different preferences and needs by offering cheesecakes in a range of sizes. Whether it’s a personal treat or a dessert for a gathering, customers can choose from 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch sizes, each priced accordingly. This ensures that there is an option suitable for every occasion and budget.
“I firmly believe that the quality of my ingredients should never be compromised, regardless of rising costs or any other factors,” she asserted.
Alphonso’s attention to detail and dedication to her craft are evident in the lengthy process of cheesecake making. She explained that weeks in advance, she preps various components of the cake like the crust and sauce, storing them until needed. The actual cheesecake is baked the day before it’s assembled and topped, then refrigerated for 8-12 hours to ensure the perfect texture.
“My list of ingredients varies for cheesecakes because I’ve expanded to meet the needs of my customers and now offer non-dairy and vegan cheesecakes,” she told us.
Always looking for ways to incorporate local products and flavors, Alphonso adds a touch of Guyanese identity to her cheesecakes. From fruits grown in the region to cookies from Banks DIH for the crust and flavour extracts from Fulaflava, made right in Guyana, Creamy Creations truly celebrates its roots.