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Steamed Christmas Pudding Serves 6 500g mixed dried fruit 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 90g butter or margarine 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon sherry or brandy 1/2 teaspoon bi-carbonate of soda 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup self raising flour 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice 1. In a saucepan, combine mixed fruit, brown sugar, butter, …
Pears with Chocolate Praline Cream Serves 8 3 cups / 750ml water 1 1/2 cups / 375g sugar 8 firm ripe pears, peeled 600ml cream 2 x 35g Chocolate Scorched Peanut confectionery bars, crushed Pureed fresh berries, for serving 1. Place water and sugar in the removable crockery bowl. Cover with lid and cook on …
Lemon and Lime Delicious Pudding 180g butter 1 1/2 cups caster sugar 2/ 3 cup self-raising flour, sifted 1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon rind 1 1/2 tablespoons grated lime rind 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup lime Juice 4 x 60g egg yolks 1 1/2 cups milk 4 x 60g egg whites Sifted icing sugar, …
Photo by Alecia Banana Fritters 2 cups SR flour 1/2 teaspoons bi-carb soda 1 1/2 cups water 4 bananas flour oil for deep frying # Sift flour and bi-carb soda into bowl; add water and mix to a smooth batter. # Peel bananas, cut into three. Roll lightly in flour. # Drop banana pieces into …
Berry Flans Serves 6 6 slices wholemeal bread 90g butter, melted 3 Tablespoons brown sugar 375g seasonal mixed berries 1/2 cup cream, whipped fresh mint springs (optional) 1. Preheat oven to 200c. 2. Using a 10cm biscuit cutter, cut a bread circle from each slice of bread. Brush both sides with melted butter and press …
Black Forest Dessert Serves 4 4 Slices Chocolate Pound Cake 2 Tablespoons Kirsch or any Cherry Liqueur 410g Canned Pitted Black Cherries, drained and reserved liquid 2 Tablespoons White Sugar 1 Cinnamon Stick 2 Teaspoons Cornflour Blended with 1 Tablespoon Water 4 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate Sauce: 100g Chocolate, melted 1/2 Cup Cream 1. …
Cherry and Apple Crumble Serves 6 425g can whole pitted cherries, drained 800g can pie apple 470g packet butter cake mix 100g butter, thinly sliced and chilled 1/3 cup coconut 1/2 cup flaked almonds 1/3 cup brown sugar custard or ice-cream, to serve 1. Combine cherries and apples in the base of a 23cm pie …
Little Lemon Meringue Pies Serves 6 6 frozen Pampas sweet tart cases 160ml (2/3 cup) sweetened condensed milk 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 egg whites 70g (1/3 cup) caster sugar 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Place the tart cases on a baking tray. Bake in oven for 10 minutes or until brown. 2. Meanwhile, …
Warm Peach Upside Down Cakes 415g can peach slices in natural juice, drained 2 tablespoons reduced-fat spread, melted 1/4 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup self-raising flour 150g light French vanilla Fruche and pure icing sugar, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly spray base of …
Steamed Sago Pudding Serves 8 2/3 cup sago 2 cups milk 2 cups sultanas 1 cup raisins, chopped 2 1/2 cups stale breadcrumbs 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons plain flour 2 teaspoon bicarbonate soda 2 eggs, lightly beaten 60g butter, melted Combine sago and milk in bowl, stir well, cover; refrigerate …
Sticky Date Cake Pudding 120g dates, pitted and chopped 1 1/2 cups hot black tea 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 cup Splenda OR sugar substitute 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/2 cup low-fat milk 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1. Preheat oven to 180°C Grease and line a 25 cm …
Choc Pudding bar Serves 6 250g packet malt biscuits 3 x 80g Crunchie bars, refrigerated 395g can sweetened condensed milk 600ml thickened cream drinking chocolate, to serve (optional) 1. Line a 3cm deep, 26cm x 16cm (base) lamington pan with non-stick baking paper. Layer malt biscuits over base of pan, cutting to fit if necessary, …
Baked Rice Custard 2 cups cold cooked rice 4 eggs 2 cups full-cream milk 1/4 cup castor sugar 1 tsp. vanilla essence Cinnamon Grease a 4-cup oven proof dish. Place rice in base of dish. Whisk eggs, sugar, milk and vanilla. Pour over rice. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Place dish into a larger baking dish. Add …
Fruit and Nut Ice-Cream Cake Serves 8 375g Sunbeam Mixed Dried Fruit 3/4 cup hot strong coffee 400g packet chocolate sponge roll 2 litres good-quality vanilla ice-cream 3/4 cup roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped drinking chocolate, to serve 1. Heat coffee and fruit in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring, for 10 minutes or until warm. …
Mango Daiquiri Mousse Serves 4 1 tablespoon gelatine 1/4 cup white rum 2 large mangoes juice and finely grated rind of 2 limes 2 eggs, separated 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 cup heavy cream, lightly whipped Whisk the gelatine into the rum and warm over boiling water or in the microwave. Peel the mangoes and …
Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding 2 1/2 cups milk 200g dark chocolate, roughly chopped 2 tsp vanilla 1 Tbsp cocoa mixed with 2 Tbsp warm water 1 Tbsp brown sugar 4 eggs, beaten 8 slices crustless bread 1 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp currants # Combine milk, chocolate, vanilla, cocoa/water mix and sugar in a saucepan. …
Rice Pudding 5 cups milk 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 2 teaspoons cornflour 3/4 cup short grain rice 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup milk extra approx Place milk, rice, and lemon juice in saucepan. Stir occasionally over low heat until rice is cooked (approx 30 minutes). Add cornflour and sugar to the extra milk and …
Chocolate Bavarian 180g plain biscuits 80 g butter melted 1/4 cup milk 100g white marshmallows, chopped 200g good quality milk chocolate, chopped 1 teaspoon gelatine powder 300ml thickened cream, whipped 200ml thickened cream (extra) to serve plus shaved chocolate 1. Grease a 20cm springform cake pan. Crush biscuits in a food processor and process until …
Chocolate Truffle Dessert Serves 6 250g dark chocolate, broken into small pieces 250g ready-made custard 400ml thick cream 2 Tbsp cocoa powder, sifted Crème Fraîche, to serve 1. Place chocolate in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. When melted, set aside to cool slightly. Beat in custard and cream, folding until combined. 2. …
Mango Parfait 6 egg yolks 200 grams castor sugar 250ml milk 200ml mango puree 10ml vanilla essence 350ml whipped cream 1. In a suitable sized bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until the mix is smooth and creamy. 2. Heat the milk in a sauce pan until it just reaches boiling point, then …
Sticky Date Pudding 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped 1 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups self raising flour Toffee Sauce 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 tablespoons butter Pour the water over dates in a saucepan and let …
Butterscotch Dumplings Serves 6 1 cup self-raising flour 60g butter, chopped 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon golden syrup ice-cream, to serve Butterscotch Sauce: 1 1/2 cups water 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 30g butter 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease a shallow 2-litre ovenproof dish. 2. Sift flour …
Easy Christmas Plum Pudding Time required: 30 mins, plus refrigeration time. Serves 12 4 cups milk 1/4 cup cocoa 375g Nestle Melts milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 3/4 cups mixed dried fruit 1 cup pitted dates, roughly chopped 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons gelatine, dissolved in 1/3 cup boiling water 1 cup thickened cream, …
Jaffa Pudding Serves 2 100g dark chocolate, melted 1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind 30g butter, melted 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar 2 eggs, beaten lightly 3/4 cup (75g) self raising flour Chocolate Sauce: 80g dark chocolate, chopped coarsely 1/4 cup (60ml) cream 1. Preheat oven 200°C/180° fan forced. Grease two 1 cup (250ml) ovenproof …
Chocolate Mousse Serves 1 2/3 cup (110g) dark cooking chocolate 1/2 cup (125ml) thickened cream 2 Tablespoons caster sugar icing sugar for dusting 1. Melt chocolate in a double boiler. Set aside to cool slightly. 2. Place cream and sugar into small bowl beat until soft peaks form. Carefully fold cooled chocolate into whipped cream. …
Photo by Mem Banoffee Pie Serves 8 Prep time 30 minutes Chilling time 2 hours 35 minutes Cooking time 30 minutes 1 1/4 cups (185g) plain flour, sifted 125g cold butter, chopped 1 tablespoon caster sugar 1 egg yolk 395g can sweetened condensed milk 60g butter, chopped 1/2 cup (110g) brown sugar 2 tablespoons golden …
Allergy-Free Pudding and Fruit Cake This recipe, which is free from gluten, dairy products and eggs, makes 1 fruit cake or pudding. Recipe can be made one month ahead; keep refrigerated. 2 1/4 cups (360g) sultanas 1 1/2 cups (250g) chopped raisins 1/2 cup (75g) dried currants 1 1/2 cups (250g) chopped seeded dates 1 …
Brandy Snaps Makes about 18 90g butter 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup golden syrup 112 cup plain flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1. Stir butter with sugar and syrup in a saucepan over low heat until butter melts. Remove from heat. 2. Beat in remaining ingredients. Spoon teaspoonfuls onto greased baking trays, allowing room …
Mince Pies Makes 12 12 prepared sweet pastry cases 1/2 cup prepared fruit mince 1/2 apple, peeled, cored and chopped 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce prepared fondant icing food colourings and decorations 1. Arrange pastry cases on a baking tray. Bake according to packet directions. 2. Combine fruit mince with apple and sauce. Spoon 1 to …
Chocolate Polenta Puddings Serves 6 125g butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup CSR Rich Chocolate Icing Mixture (Gluten Free) 1 1/2 cups finely ground hazelnuts/ almonds 1/4 cup baking cocoa, sifted 50g dark chocolate, grated 2 x (59g) eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup instant fine polenta 1/3 cup milk Chocolate Sauce: 125g dark chocolate, roughly …
Choc Hazelnut Profiteroles 1 cup (150g) plain flour 1 cup (250ml) water 80g butter, chopped pinch salt 4 eggs, lightly beaten 150g dark chocolate 200ml thickened cream 2 tablespoons Frangelico 300ml thickened cream, extra 2 tablespoons icing sugar 1 tablespoon Frangelico, extra 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped 1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). 2. …
Christmas Cassata Serves: approx 20 Chocolate Coffee Sauce: 400g can sweetened condensed milk 30g butter 1 Tbsp golden syrup 150g cooking chocolate, broken into squares 2 Tbsp coffee dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water Cassata: 80g each of glace apricots, glace pineapple, red and green glace cherries, chopped 2 Tbsp raisins 2 Tbsp brandy 1 …
Chocolate Custard with Poached Summer Fruits Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 6 750ml bottle apple cider 2 cups caster sugar cinnamon stick 3 peaches 3 nectarines 250g fresh cherries, pitted 90g packet macaroons Custard: 4 egg yolks 1/4 cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 Tbsp Cocoa 1 cup cream 1 …
Little Chocolate Christmas Puddings 700g plum pudding 250g dark eating chocolate, melted 1/2 cup (125ml) brandy 1/2 cup (80g) icing sugar 200g white chocolate melts glacé cherries, cut to resemble berries and leaves 1. Crumble pudding into a large bowl. Stir in melted chocolate, brandy and sifted icing sugar; mix well. 2. Roll level tablespoons …
Cheesecake Mince Pies Makes 24 Pastry: 1 1/2 cups plain flour 2 tablespoons custard powder 1/4 cup icing-sugar mixture 125g cold butter, chopped 1 egg-yolk 2-3 tablespoons cold water Filling: 1 x 250g packet cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon caster sugar 1 x 410g jar fruit mince Topping: 3 …
Sticky Fruit Pudding 125g butter, chopped 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 x 500g packet dried fruit salad mix 1/4 cup orange juice 1 x 900g Christmas pudding Sauce: 1/2 cup thickened cream 1 x 600g carton vanilla custard 2 tablespoons dark underproof rum 1. Sauce: Pour cream into a small bowl. Using an …
Sticky Date, Ginger and Pear Pudding with Caramel Makes 12 to 16 slices 200g dried dates, deseeded 200g dried pears 2 cups water 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 350g self-raising flour 150g butter 300g brown sugar 4 eggs 1 tsp vanilla essence 60g ginger in syrup, diced Caramel Sauce: 300ml cream 250g butter 400g brown …
Eggnog Ice-Cream 6 eggs, separated 10 tablespoons sugar pinch of salt 1/4 cup brandy 1/4 cup rum 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1 cup milk 2 cup heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated Cook the egg yolks, sugar, salt, brandy, rum and sherry in a double boiler until very light and thickened. Remove from heat, …
Boozy Fruit Ice Cream Pudding 750ml double cream 30g caster sugar 400-425 carton of ready made custard 250g of boozy fruits (recipe below) chopped 2 x 600ml pudding basins lined with cling-wrap. Whisk the cream with the sugar until it forms soft peaks. Stir in custard and boozy fruits. Divide the mixture between the two …
Microwave Chocolate Pots 115g brown sugar 100g mascarpone 25g Dutch cocoa 1 tsp vanilla essence 40g self-raising flour 2 eggs thick cream icing sugar Combine sugar, mascarpone, Dutch cocoa, vanilla, self-raising flour and eggs with a hand mixer. Divide the mixture between 4 ramekins and loosely cover with plastic wrap. Then cook, 2 at a …
Blueberry Crumble Pizza Serves 6 1 quantity Basic pizza dough (see bellow) 1/3 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread 2 cups frozen blueberries, partially thawed ice-cream or thickened cream, to serve Crumble: 1/2 cup plain flour 60g butter, chilled, chopped 2 tablespoons caster sugar 2 tablespoons slivered almonds 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease a large flat baking …
Tiramisu 250g savoirardi biscuits (sponge fingers) 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder 1 cup water 2 eggs 3 tablespoons icing sugar 500g mascarpone cheese 2 tablespoons coffee flavoured liqueur 50g (2 rows) Cadbury Dark Cooking Chocolate, grated Cadbury Bournville Cocoa 1. Line a 15 cm square pan with aluminium foil. Place a layer of sponge fingers …
Chocolate and Banana Pizza with Vanilla Ice-Cream 200g Bitter Chocolate Buttons (Or Shavings) 60g Butter 100ml Cream 50g Dough (Recipe Below) 4 Ripe Not Brown Bananas 1/2 Lemon 150g Pure Icing Sugar 1L Vanilla Ice Cream 1. Melt chocolate over double boiler or in microwave and stir in butter and cream. 2. Pour into a …
Chocolate and Orange Pizza with Vanilla Mascarpone Pizza Dough Topping: 1/2 cup of milk chocolate buttons 1/2 cup of white chocolate buttons 1 orange 150g castor sugar 1 cinnamon quill 1 star anise 1 vanilla pod 100g mascarpone 100ml cream 1. Mix the mascarpone with the vanilla and cream – reserve. 2. Place the sugar …
Raspberry, White Chocolate and Macaroon Pizza Serves 6 1 quantity basic pizza dough 1/3 cup raspberry jam 70g almond macaroons 1/2 cup shredded coconut 2/3 cup white choc bits vanilla ice-cream or thickened cream, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Grease a large flat baking tray. Follow steps 1 to 3 of Basic pizza …
Chocolate Pizza 1 pizza base 4-5 strawberries sliced 5-6 marshmallows thinly sliced cornflakes 125g of Nestle/Cadbury dark cooking chocolate 50g of nestle white cooking chocolate 1. Preheat oven to 180C and bake the base for 8-10 minutes or until it is a bit crispy. 2. Melt the dark cooking chocolate. 3. Top the pizza base …
Chocolate and Banana Pizza 120g pizza dough 1/2 large banana, sliced 4-5 chocolate truffles vanilla ice-cream and icing sugar, to serve 1. Roll out pizza dough onto an 8-inch round tray. 2. Scatter banana and chocolate evenly over the pizza dough. 3. Preheat oven to its highest temperature, cook for approximately 10 minutes or until …
Plum and Mozzarella Pizza 120g pizza dough 3 small plums, cut into wedges 1 small cherry ripe, chopped 1/4 Buffalo mozzarella, torn into 6 pieces 1. Roll out pizza dough onto an 8-inch round tray. 2. Scatter plums, cherry ripe and mozzarella evenly over the pizza dough. 3. Preheat oven to its highest temperature, cook …
Strawberry Dessert Pizza Crust: 250g butter 2/3 cup sugar 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/3 cup all-purpose flour Topping: 1 package cream cheese 1/4 cup strawberry puree (about 4 fresh strawberries in a blender) 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons sugar 3 punnets fresh strawberries Glaze (optional): …
Coffee Rum and Raisin Ice Cream 75g raisins 1/4 cup dark rum (or port) 300ml double cream 300ml single cream 2 small handfuls (50g) coffee beans (or 2 tbsp ground coffee) 1 vanilla bean 6 egg yolks 150g caster sugar 2 tsp custard powder Cover raisins with rum and set aside for 3 hours or …
Passionfruit Swirl Ice-Cream Serves 4 to 6 6 egg yolks 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons custard powder 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 300ml thickened cream, whipped Passionfruit Swirl: 1/2 cup passionfruit pulp 1/2 cup caster sugar Combine egg yolks, sugar and custard powder in pan, gradually stir in milk. Stir over …
Banana Ice-Cream Serves 6 to 8 3 cups milk 1 piece vanilla bean 1/2 cup sugar 3 egg yolks, beaten 1 cup cream 1/2 cup sweet sherry 2 large ripe bananas, mashed and sieved 1/3 cup ground almonds Place the milk and vanilla bean together in a small pan and bring to scalding point. In …
Poached Plums 2 cups water 500gms sugar 1 vanilla bean 1 cinnamon stick 8 large plums 1/4 cup Frangelico (can sub with brandy or another hazelnut liqueur) Combine the water, sugar, vanilla bean and cinnamon stick and bring to boil. When the sugar is dissolved reduce to a simmer. Add the plums and cover with …
Plum Clafoutis Serves 4 825g can dark plums in syrup, well drained 2 eggs 1/4 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange rind 1/4 cup plain flour 1 tablespoon self-raising flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup milk icing sugar mixture for dusting cinnamon sticks to decorate Grease four shallow …
Lamington and Cherry Ripe Trifle Make up 1x85g pkt raspberry jelly crystals. Cover and chill 20 mins. Arrange 1x350g pkt lamington fingers over base of 12-cup serving dish. Pour jelly over. Cover and chill 30 mins, or until jelly is set. Beat 1x100g pkt chocolate instant pudding mix and 2 1/3 cups milk for 5 …
Plum Cobbler Serves 4 825g can dark plums in syrup 3/4 cup self-raising flour 1/4 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 60g butter, chopped 1 egg yolk, beaten lightly 1/4 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons chopped, toasted hazelnuts icing sugar for dusting Preheat the oven to moderate 180C. Drain the plums over a medium saucepan. …
Chocolate Creme Brulee 660ml pouring cream 1 vanilla pod, split lengthways 50g top-quality dark chocolate 4 egg yolks 50g caster sugar caster sugar for sprinkling Put cream and vanilla pod – scraping out some seeds as you go – into a pan and heat until almost boiling. Leave to infuse. Meanwhile, break chocolate into squares. …
Caramel Banana Pudding Serves 4 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 4 bananas, sliced 50g butter, chopped 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 cup self-raising flour, sifted 1/2 cup milk 1. Grease a 23cm pie dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Arrange bananas over sugar. 2. Cream butter and sugar together until light and …
Butterscotch Pecan Self Saucing Pudding 60g brown sugar 180g self raising flour 125 ml milk 1 medium egg 80g melted butter 2 tablespoons golden syrup 75g pecan nuts, chopped 90g brown sugar additional 15g cornflour 300 ml boiling water 2 tablespoons golden syrup additional 1 litre ovenproof dish, buttered and sprinkled with caster sugar Cream …
Boysenberry and Apple Sticky Pudding Serves 6 to 8 1 x 425g can Boysenberries, drained and syrup reserved 2 cooking apples, peeled, cored and quartered 125g butter or margarine 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted 1/2 cup milk Boysenberry Fudge Sauce: 1 cup brown sugar 125g butter or margarine 2 …
Berry Swirl Parfaits Serves 6 2 x 250g packets cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup caster sugar 3 teaspoons grated lemon rind 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup thickened cream 2 egg-whites 1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries, thawed extra 1/4 cup caster sugar whipped cream, extra raspberries and packaged lemon jelly slices to decorate 1. Beat …
Banana Marshmallow 2 bananas 2 egg whites 2 tsp gelatine 3 Tbsp sugar 1/4 cup water Mash bananas and set aside. Combine gelatine and water. Leave to swell for 10 mins. Dissolve over hot water and keep warm. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually pour in gelatine beating until very thick. Add sugar …
Banana Crumble # Take a banana and slice it up into an over proof bowl. # In a separate bowl, rub a small amount of butter into flour with your fingers until the mix looks like rough breadcrumbs. (The amount you use will depend on how many crumbles you want to make. My tip is …
Banana Crepes Flambé 8 crepes 2 large bananas 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup Tia Maria Ice cream to serve Cut bananas in half crosswise, then in half lengthways. Wrap each crepe around a banana quarter. Heat butter and sugar in a pan; add crepe parcels, seam side down, and heat gently …
Banana Cream Pie 1 x 9-inch baked pastry shell 3 Tbsp cornstarch 1 2/3 cup water 1 can sweetened condensed milk 3 x egg yolks, beaten 2 Tbsp butter or margarine 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 med bananas lemon juice 1 pt cream # In heavy saucepan, dissolve cornstarch in water. Stir in milk and …
Banana Caramel Crepes Makes 12 Batter: 1 1/4 cups plain flour 3 60g eggs 1 cup skim milk 1/3 cup water 10g unsalted butter, melted, for cooking Filling: 3 large or 6 small bananas Juice of 1 lemon or 1 orange Sauce: 10g unsalted butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup reduced-fat cream 1. …
Balsamic Strawberries with Mascarpone Cream Serves: 4 2 punnets ripe strawberries, stalks and hulls removed 4 x 15ml spoons balsamic vinegar 4 x 15ml spoons caster sugar For the mascarpone cream: 2 x 15ml spoons caster sugar 3 egg yolks 4 x 5ml spoons Kirsch 225g mascarpone cheese 150ml cream Macerate the strawberries in the …
Baked Whole Pears Stuffed with Almonds, Orange and Chocolate Throw the following into a food processor until it looks like a crunchy peanut butter: 40g blanched almonds 70g butter 50g sugar zest and juice of 1-2 oranges seeds from 1 vanilla pod or splash of vanilla essence generous splash of your favourite liqueur (e.g. Cointreau) …
Baked Rockmelon, Exotic Fruits and Sorbet 2 rockmelons, cut in half 2 cups seasonal exotic fruits, diced small 1 sachet artificial sweetener 1 tsp pure vanilla essence 6 tsp plain yoghurt 6 eggwhites 170g sugar 500g sorbet Remove the pulp from each melon half, leaving the skin intact to form a basket. Dice the pulp …
Baileys and Banana Bread and Butter Pudding 1/2 a loaf of pre-sliced white bread (crusts removed ) 55g/2oz or pack of butter, softened 140g/5oz caster sugar seeds from 1 vanilla pod 8 free-range eggs 500ml/18fl oz double cream 565ml/1 pint milk 4 shots of baileys 5 bananas 4 tablespoons flaked almonds, toasted until golden icing …
Apricot Mousse Serves 6 250g dried apricots 1 1/2 cups water, divided 4 tablespoons sugar Finely grated rind and juice of 1 orange 3 teaspoons gelatine 2 tablespoons brandy or Cointreau, optional 1 x 200g carton vanilla reduced-fat yoghurt 1 egg white 6 tablespoons passionfruit reduced-fat yoghurt and fresh mint leaves for decoration 1. Place …
Apricot and Pear Crumble Serves 4 125g no-soak dried apricots 450g pears – peeled, cored and sliced 1 Tbsp clear honey 50g fresh breadcrumbs 25g brown sugar 1 Tbsp plain flour 25g low-fat spread, melted Pinch ground nutmeg Put the apricots in a saucepan with the pear slices and honey. Add 1 Tbsp of water …
Apricot and Almond Tart Pastry: 150g plain flour 100g chilled butter 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons sifted icing sugar 2 tablespoons iced water Filling: 500g tin of apricots 200g softened butter 200g caster sugar 3 eggs 200g almond meal 100g flaked almonds 1. Mix flour, cinnamon, butter and icing sugar together until the mixture resembles …
Apple Snow 6 medium apples 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons caster sugar 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind or a pinch of cinnamon 2 egg whites Peel, core, and slice the apples thinly. Add water, cover and simmer until soft. Add sugar, stir until smooth, light and sugar is dissolved; add lemon rind or cinnamon chill …
Apple Crumble 100g sugar 50g butter or margarine 100g flour 100g almond meal pinch of cinnamon 4 or 5 apples, cored and sliced castor sugar 1. To make crumble: mix the sugar, butter, flour, almonds and cinnamon together with the fingertips until the mixture is like fine breadcrumbs (or use food processor). 2. Fill some …
Apple Crumble Serves 4-6 500g cooking apples (Granny Smith) 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon sugar 3-4 cloves 1/4 cup SR flour 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons coconut 2 tablespoons brown sugar Pre heat oven 190C. Peel, core and slice apples and place in pie dish with sugar, water and cloves. Rub butter into flour until …
Apple Crumble 8 medium size Golden Delicious apples 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup sultanas juice of 1/2 lemon 250g plain flour 100g self-raising flour 250g Demerara sugar * pinch salt 250g softened butter 1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C. Peel, and core the apples. Mix them with the sugar and sultanas then cover with lemon juice. …
Apple Crumble 250g dried apples 1 and 1/2 cups raisins 1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup slivered almonds 1 punnet strawberries 2 kiwifruit 1. Soak apples and raisins, in separate bowls, overnight, in cold water (or 1 and 1/2 hours in hot water). 2. Place strained apples in a flan dish and …
Apple Coconut Pie 125g butter 2 cups coconut 1/2 cup plain flour 1/4 cup sugar 410g can pie apples Melt butter. Place in large bowl and stir in coconut, flour and sugar. Press half the mixture into pie plate (base diameter of 18cm). Top with apples and sprinkle with remaining coconut mixture. Cook at 180°C …
Chocolate-Mocha Self Saucing Pudding 1 cup plain flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup caster sugar 2 tablespoons Dutch cocoa 1 teaspoon cinnamon 45g melted butter, cooled 1/2 cup milk 1 egg 2 tablespoons instant expresso coffee powder extra cocoa for dusting Topping: 1 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons Dutch cocoa 265ml boiling water 3 …
Baked Bananas in Foil 4 ripe bananas, peeled 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup apricot preserves Level 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise 4 pieces aluminium foil, 20cm x 30cm 1. Preheat the oven to 220 C. 2. Bring the water to a boil in the saucepan and stir in …
Quick Plum Pudding 375g mixed fruit 1 3/4 cups warm water* (see note) 1 cup full cream milk powder 2 Tbsp butter 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp mixed spice 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp bi-carb soda 1 1/2 cups SR Flour 1 tsp vanilla essence Place mixed fruit into a large saucepan. Whisk water with …
Apple and Strawberry Crumble 2 Tbsp reduced-fat margarine, plus extra to grease 3 cooking apples (such as Granny Smiths) peeled, cored, sliced 2 Tbsp pure floral honey* 250g strawberries, hulled, halved 1 cup (100g) rolled oats 2 Tbsp soft brown sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a 1-litre …
Caramel Banana Pudding Serves 8 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 3/4 cup mashed banana (2 medium bananas) 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 egg whites 1/2 cup apple sauce (in jar) 3/4 tsp bi-carb soda 1 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 cups water Pre-heat oven to 180c – fan forced. In a medium size mixing bowl …
Chocolate Éclairs Serves Approx 3 dozen Éclairs: 2/3 cup butter 2 cups water 3/4 cup SR flour 3/4 cup plain flour 5 eggs Cream filling: 200ml cup pure cream 300ml bottled cream 2 dessert spoons icing sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Icing: 2 cups icing sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 50 grams softened butter Éclairs: Place water …
Simple Rich Chocolate Mousse 180g (6.3 ounces) dark chocolate, broken into pieces 4 eggs, separated 1 tablespoon coffee or chocolate liqueur 300ml (10oz) thickened cream Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until it melts about 2 or 3 minutes. Once the chocolate is melted, remove from the …
Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Slice 2 x 200g packets malt biscuits 600ml carton thickened cream 395g can sweetened condensed milk 3 x 85g Cherry Ripe chocolate bars, chopped 1. Line a 20cm x 30cm lamington pan with baking paper or plastic wrap. 2. Arrange a layer of biscuits on base of pan. 3. Beat cream …
Chocolate and Espresso Baby Cakes 8-10 croissants (stale) 200g dark chocolate, grated 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup brown sugar, tightly packed 4 eggs pinch salt 2 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup cream 100ml strong espresso coffee (ready brewed) 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur 2 tablespoons caster sugar butter for greasing icing sugar to serve 1. Lightly …
Chocolate Praline Log Praline: 1/2 cup crushed peanuts 1/2 cup water 1 cup castor sugar Log: 600ml thickened cream 2 tablespoons icing sugar 2 snickers bars, finely chopped packet chocolate biscuits Praline: Spread nuts in a single layer over a greased oven tray. Dissolve sugar in water over a low heat; bring to the boil. …
Individual Christmas Puddings 100g butter, softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon golden syrup 2 x 60g eggs 1 1/2 cups (375g) self-raising flour, sifted 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 cup milk 1/3 cup brandy 1/2 cup (100g) mixed dried fruit 1/2 cup (100g) finely chopped dates 1. Cream butter, sugar and golden syrup; beat in …
Chocolate Malt Self-Saucing Pudding 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/3 cup malted milk powder 1 1/2 cups caster sugar 1 1/2 cups milk 3 x 60g eggs, lightly beaten Sauce: 150g dark chocolate, melted 3 cups hot water 2 tablespoons butter …
Sticky Date Pudding 1 1/4 cups water 1 cup chopped dates 3/4 cup caster sugar 60g butter, chopped 1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup gluten-free self-raising flour 2 eggs Cream, to serve Sauce: 1 1/4 cups brown sugar 3/4 cup cream 125g butter, chopped 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1. Preheat oven …
Baked Caramel Bananas 4 ripe bananas, halved lengthways 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 Tbsp apple juice 50g melted butter Vanilla Ice-cream (check the label!) 1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Arrange bananas cut side down over the base of a 24cm ovenproof dish. 2. Combine sugar, juice and butter in a jug …
Flourless Hazelnut Torte Gluten Free 360gm best quality cooking bittersweet chocolate 30gm soft unsalted butter 30gm castor sugar 12 eggs, separated 1/2 cup hazelnuts cocoa powder / grated chocolate / fresh berries to garnish 1. Preheat oven to 150deg. Grease and line a 26-28cm spring form cake tin with greaseproof paper. 2. Melt the chocolate …
Chocolate Log 1 packet Weston’s chocolate cookies 2 cups milk sherry whipped cream grated dark chocolate glace cherries Pour the milk and sherry into a shallow bowl (use as much sherry as you like!). Soak each biscuit in this mixture to the slow count of 3. Put the biscuits on edge, on a thin layer …
Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce 200g Seeded Dry Dates 310ml boiling water 1 tsp bi-carbonate soda 50g chopped butter 100g brown sugar 2 eggs – lightly beaten 1 cup self raising flour Butterscotch Sauce: 150g brown sugar 300ml cream 80g chopped butter 1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Grease deep 20cm round cake …
Walnut Doughnuts with Chocolate Sauce Makes 10 250g self-raising flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 4 Tbsp caster sugar 2 tsp finely grated orange zest 50g roasted walnuts, crushed 50g unsalted butter, melted 5 Tbsp milk 1/4 tsp vanilla extract vegetable oil, for deep frying 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Chocolate Sauce: …
Apple Brown Betty 5 slices of bread, cut into 1cm cubes 1/2 cup of butter or margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 4 medium cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped In a medium bowl, mix bread with margarine, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and brown …
Sand Cake This is a very simple yet delicious dessert the whole family will enjoy. 2 x 300ml cartons of fresh cream (not thickened cream FRESH cream) 1 tin condensed milk 1 packet of milk arrowroot biscuits (doesn’t matter what brand) 5 teaspoons gelatine powder 60ml boiling water # Finely crush the biscuits in a …
Tiramisu Serves 6 250g mascarpone 1 x 300ml carton thickened cream 3 eggs, separated 3 tablespoons caster sugar 3/4 cup marsala 1/3 cup strong black coffee 1 x 250g packet savoiardi biscuits 1 tablespoon cocoa 1. Beat the mascarpone and cream together until thick. Add egg yolks and 2 tablespoons of the caster sugar and …