Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
Baking (and a few non bake recipes)
Apricot Cheesecake 155g plain sweet biscuit crumbs 75g butter, melted Whipped cream and strawberries to decorate Filling: 1 cup apricot nectar 1 Tbsp gelatine 375g cream cheese 1/2 cup castor sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 x 300ml thickened cream Topping: 1 cup apricot nectar 1 Tbsp castor sugar 2 teas gelatine 2 teas orange …
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake 200g dark chocolate, chopped 200g butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 eggs, at room temperature 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder 3/4 cup milk 1 cup choc-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella) 80 small solid chocolate Easter eggs 1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease and …
Caramel Easter Friands Makes 9 1/2 cup rice or plain flour 1/2 cup ground almonds 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 cup icing sugar 1/3 cup canola or light olive oil 1/3cup milk 6 small caramel Easter eggs 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease 9 friand pans. Combine 1/2 cup rice or plain flour, 1/2 cup …
Caramel Easter-Egg Muffins Makes 12 2 1/4 cups self-raising flour 2/3 cup caster sugar 125g butter, melted, cooled 3/4 cup milk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 12 small caramel-filled Easter eggs 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 12 x 1/3-cup capacity muffin pan with paper cases. 2. Sift flour into a large bowl. …
Easter Chocolates You’ll need Easter chocolate moulds for this recipe. 375g packet milk, dark or white chocolate melts 1. Place melts into a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (make sure base of bowl doesn’t touch water). Heat, stirring with a metal spoon, until melted. 2. Spoon chocolate into moulds. Stand at room …
Little Easter Biscuits (Koulourakia) Cooking time: More than 1 hour 250g butter 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 egg yolks 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour 2 1/2 cups (375g) plain flour 1 egg, extra 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1. Preheat the …
Mini Choc-Chip Hot Cross Buns Serving size: Serves 10 or more 150ml milk, warmed 8g sachet dry yeast 1 teaspoon caster sugar 2 cups plain flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 50g butter, chopped 1 cup milk chocolate chips 2 tablespoons caster sugar 1 egg Crosses: 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 2 tablespoons …
Low Fat Hot Cross Buns Makes 16 buns 14g dried yeast or 30g compressed yeast 1/2 cup castor sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cups skim milk, warmed 4 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon allspice 60g praised reduced-fat margarine 1 egg beaten 1 cup sultanas Paste for Crosses: 1/4 cup plain flour …
Low Fat Malteser Fudge Slice 1 Cup S.R. Flour 3/4 Cup Cocoa 120g Maltesers 2 eggs (lightly beaten) 3/4 cup sugar 2 Tbsp Vegetable oil 2 x 200g tubs Light Vanilla Fruche 1. Preheat oven to 180. Coat a lamington tin with cooking spray. 2. Sift flour and cocoa into a large bowl. Stir in …
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 …
Chocolate Freckle Cakes 125g butter, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 1/4 cups self raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs, lightly beaten Icing: 65g cream cheese 3/4 cup icing sugar 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tbsp hot water 12 chocolate freckles, or similar, to decorate # …
Tollhouse cookies 125g butter 1/4 cup peanut butter 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 egg, lightly beaten 3/4 cup plain flour 3/4 cup SR flour 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 cup choc chips 1/2 cup chopped nuts Melt butter and peanut butter on stove until just combined. Allow to cool slightly; add brown sugar …
Corn Muffins Serves 4 1 1/2 cups wholemeal flour 1 cup cornmeal (polenta) 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 2 Tbsp sunflower oil 1 egg, lightly beaten 1. Preheat oven to moderate 180C. Sift flour, cornmeal and baking powder into a large mixing bowl; place husks in bowl. Add …
Diabetic Fruit Muffins 1 soft mashed banana 1 cup chopped dates 1 cup water 1/2 tsp bicarb soda 1 cup grated carrot 1/2 peeled grated apple 1 cup sultanas Mixed spice 1/2 cup low fat milk 2 Tbsp margarine 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups SR flour Place dates and water in saucepan and bring …
Photo by barbieclone Chocolate Slice 6 crushed weetbix 1 cup sugar 1 cup coconut 2 cups self raising flour 250g butter, melted 2 tablespoons cocoa 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Icing: 200g Cooking Chocolate, melted # Preheat oven to 180C. Grease a large slice tray. # Mix all dry ingredients. Add melted butter and mix well. Add …
Photo by barbieclone Chocolate Cheesecake Brownie Base: 185g butter melted 1/4 cup cocoa powder sifted 1 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1 cup plain flour sifted Cheesecake: 285g cream cheese softened 1/3 cup caster sugar 2 eggs icing sugar for dusting Preheat the oven to 160’C. Place the butter, cocoa, sugar, eggs and flour in …
Lemon and Poppy Seed Muffins 1 1/2 tbsp canola oil 1/4 cup sugar or 1 tbsp Sucaryl (preferable) 1 egg, lightly beaten 3/4 cup skim or Shape milk rind and juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup poppy seeds 1 cup self-raising flour 1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour 1/2 cup sultanas 1. Mix oil, sugar, egg, …
Peach and Cinnamon Muffins 1 1/2 cups plain, wholemeal flour 2/3 cup rolled oats 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened pie peaches 1 cup buttermilk 1 small egg, beaten 2 tsp canola oil 1. Place flour, oats, nutmeg, cinnamon and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. 2. …
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 …
Anzac Slice 400g Anzac biscuits 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 75g butter, melted 1/2 cup condensed milk 1 1/4 cups icing sugar 2 Tbsp passionfruit pulp Process Anzac biscuits in a food processor in several batches until they are finely crumbed. Transfer biscuit crumbs to a large bowl. Stir in coconut, butter and condensed milk, mixing …
Chocolate Cake 6 Tbsp butter 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cups Self-Raising Flour 1/2 tsp bicarb soda 2 Tbsp cocoa 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup boiling water 1. Beat butter and sugar to a cream. 2. Add lightly beaten egg and vanilla. Beat well. 3. Sift flour, bicarb soda …
Strawberry Cheesecake 1 1/4 cups sweet biscuit crumbs 70g butter, melted 500g block Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese, cubed and softened 400g can sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon gelatine, dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water Juice of 1 lemon 250g punnet strawberries, roughly chopped 1/4 cup redcurrant jelly 2 teaspoons water Sliced fresh strawberries, to serve …
Scrumptious Chocolate Cake 1 1/2 cups (170g) gluten-free self-raising flour 1/2 cup (45g) cocoa powder 3/4 cup (115g) lightly packed brown sugar 175g milk-free margarine, melted 1/2 cup (140g) apple puree 1-2 tablespoons vanilla soy or rice milk 3 tablespoons raspberry pure fruit spread 200g strawberries, sliced 75g plain milk-free soy chocolate, chopped* 1. Preheat …
Banana Muffins 2 1/2 cups (310 g/10 oz) self raising flour 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1/2 cup (80 g/2 2/3 oz) lightly packed brown sugar 1 1/4 cups (310 ml/10 fl oz) soy or rice milk 140g (4 1/2 oz) apricot puree 4 medium ripe bananas, mashed 100 …
Chocolate Cupcakes Wheat and Dairy Free 225g maple crystals or date sugar 90g wholemeal spelt flour 60g unbleached white spelt flour 75g cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp baking powder 240ml filtered water 180ml extra-virgin olive oil 150g unsweetened stewed apple 2 tbsp cider vinegar 1 tsp vanilla extract pinch of …
Cuddureddi Christmas Biscuits (Sicily) Makes 25 2 3/4 cups plain flour 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 125g butter, cubed, chilled 1/2 cup milk 1 cup dried figs 1/4 cup walnuts 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1/4 cup Sunbeam Sultanas 30g good-quality dark chocolate, grated 2 tablespoons honey 1 small lemon, rind finely …
Triple Choc Chip Cookies 1/2 cup castor sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 175g butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 Egg 3/4 cup plain flour 1 cup self-raising flour 1/2 cup each dark choc bits, milk choc bits, white choc bits 1. Preheat oven to moderate 180°C. 2. Place sugars and butter or margarine …
Choc Chip Cookies 2 1/2 cups plain flour 250g unsalted butter, softened 1 1/4 cups caster sugar 1 egg lightly beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 250g of mixed choc bits 1. Preheat oven to 180 C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper; sift flour and set aside. Cream the butter and sugar in a …
Chocolate Chip Cookies 180g butter 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 cups SR Flour 250g packet chocolate chips 1. Beat butter and sugar until creamy. 2. Beat in condensed milk. 3. Add flour, stir until combined. 4. Add choc chips, mix well. 5. Roll teaspoonfuls of mixture into balls, place on …
Snickerdoodles 250 grams butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup (110 grams) firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup castor sugar 2 eggs 2 3/4 cups (410 grams) plain flour 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon caster sugar, extra 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Beat butter, extract and sugars in small …
Chocolate Brownies 200 grams butter 200 grams plain chocolate (good quality) 600 grams caster sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 eggs, large 250 grams plain flour 4 tablespoons cocoa 1. Preheat oven to 180C, Gas 4. 2. Prepare a small rectangular roasting tin or oven proof dish approximately 8 x 12″ (20 x 30cm). Grease …
Chocolate Slice 1 cup plain flour 1 cup SR flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup desiccated/shredded coconut 1/3 cup pure cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups melted butter or margarine extra coconut Sift flours and cocoa. Add remaining dry ingredients and combine. Melt butter and stir into dry mix. Add a bit …
Pine Nut Butter Cookies 100g butter 100g caster sugar 50g Demerara sugar 1 large egg 250g self raising flour 100g pine nuts Preheat oven gas 4/180C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper, beat the butter and sugars together til creamy. Add the egg, then the flour and nuts; mix with your hands to make …
Melting Moments 125g butter 2 tbsp icing sugar, sifted 1/2 cup cornflour, sifted 1/2 cup plain flour, sifted 125g dark chocolate, chopped 15g solid white vegetable shortening Orange Cream: 30g butter 3 tbsp icing sugar, sifted 1 tsp grated orange rind 1 tsp Cointreau 1 tsp orange juice Cream the butter and sifted icing sugar …
Coconut Macaroons 1 cup coconut 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornflour 1 egg pinch salt 1. Combine coconut, sugar and cornflour in bowl. 2. Beat together egg and salt; stir in dry ingredients and mix well. 3. Place heaped tablespoons of mixture on greased and lightly cornfloured oven trays 4. Bake in moderate oven 190-200C/375-400F …
French Macaroons Makes 16 3 egg whites 2 Tbsp caster sugar few drops rose pink food colouring few drops almond essence, optional 1 1/4 cups (200g) icing sugar mixture 1 cup almond meal 2 Tbsp icing sugar mixture, extra White Chocolate Ganache: 150g premium white cooking chocolate, chopped 1/4 cup (60ml) thickened cream few drops …
Breakfast Cookies 3/4 cup unsalted butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate slightly thawed 1/4 cup dry skim milk powder 1 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup wheat germ 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 cup oatmeal (oats) 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 chopped …
Christmas Wreath Cake This recipe can be made three months ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 3 rings (85g) glace pineapple, chopped coarsely 1/2 cup (125g) coarsely chopped glace apricots 1 cup (160g) dates 1/2 cup (150g) glace figs, quartered 1/2 cup (100g) red glace cherries 1/2 cup (100g) green glace cherries …
Chocolate Fudge Slice Serving size: Serves 10 or more 180g gluten-free dark chocolate, chopped 395g can sweetened condensed milk 2 teaspoons cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 300g gluten-free biscuits, crushed (such as Arnott’s Rice Biscuits) 1/3 cup (50g) slivered almonds or chopped nuts 1/2 cup (100g) dried mixed fruit or chopped dates 1/3 cup …
Flourless Chocolate Muffins Serving size: Serves 10 or more 200g dark chocolate 160g unsalted butter 5 x 55g eggs, separated 160g almond meal 160g caster sugar 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 teaspoon orange juice 16 muffin cases Preheat oven to 170°C. Place muffin cases in muffin holes. Melt the chocolate and butter in a large …
Chocolate Cake Serving size: Serves 8 1 cup (125g) soy flour 3/4 cup (110g) corn cornflour 1 1/4 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda 1/2 cup (50g) cocoa powder 1 1/4 cups (275g) caster sugar 150g butter, melted 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 cup (250ml) evaporated milk 2 eggs 1/2 cup mashed banana – 1 large overripe …
Peanut Cookies 125g butter 1/4 cup (65g) crunchy peanut butter 3/4 cup (150g) firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 cups (225g) gluten-free plain flour 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 3/4 cup (110g) roasted unsalted peanuts, toasted 1. Preheat the oven to moderate (180 C). Lightly grease oven trays. 2. Beat the butter, peanut …
Gluten-free Christmas Pudding Makes 2 small puddings. The pudding can be made up to three months ahead and kept refrigerated or made up to one year ahead and frozen. To reheat, thaw in refrigerator for up to 2 days; remove plastic wrap, return to steamer and steam for 2 hours. 1 1/3 cup (225g) raisins …
Pizza Crust 6-8 servings 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, slightly cooled 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated Mix and press mixture evenly with a spoon into a greased 10 or 12 inch pizza pan. Bake at 450 degrees F about 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from …
White Chocolate, Cherry and Coconut Balls 250 grams white chocolate 1/3 cup cream 100 grams glace cherries 1 cup sponge finger biscuit crumbs 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut for rolling 1. Melt the chocolate in a heat proof bowl over a pot of simmer water. Remove from heat. 2. Stir in cream and biscuit crumbs. …
Baileys Balls 1 packet of Milk Arrowroot Biscuits (crushed) I tin small condensed milk 3/4 cup coconut 2 tablespoons of cocoa 6 (or more) tablespoons of Baileys Mix it all together and the roll into balls and cover with remaining coconut.
Photo by barbieclone Rocky Road 1 Block of Cooking Chocolate (broken up) (Dark Chocolate is nice too.) 200-250g Pkt of Soft Jellies (Woolies brand Jelly Rings are best) 250g Pkt of Marshmallow (preferably pink AND white) 50g crushed Nuts 40g Copha Melt copha. When nearly melted add chocolate and continue to melt copha and Chocolate …
Photo by barbieclone Coconut Ice 4 cups icing sugar 3 cups coconut 1 tin condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla essence pink food colouring Mix all ingredients together. Separate into two bowls and add pink food colouring to one. Press into a loaf tin, refrigerate and cut into 3cm squares.
Photo by barbieclone Rum Balls 8 weetbix 1 Tin Condensed Milk 1 Tablespoon of Rum 1 Tablespoon of Cocoa 1 Cup Sultanas 1/2 Cup Coconut + extra for rolling. Crumble weetbixs. Mix together all ingredients and refrigerate mixture for 1/2 hr (makes it easier to roll mixture into balls) Roll mixture into small balls and …
Ripe Cherry Cheesecake 125g plain chocolate biscuits 75g butter, melted 2 x 250g packets cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar 2 eggs 200g dark eating chocolate, melted 2 x 85g Cherry Ripe chocolate bars, chopped coarsely 425g can seeded black cherries in syrup, drained 1. Grease side of 25cm springform tin. 2. Process …
Cherry Ripe Cheesecake 250g packet chocolate ripple biscuits, finely crushed 1 cup desiccated coconut 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 100g butter, melted 65g Cherry Ripe bar, chopped, to decorate Filling: 4 x 65g Cherry Ripe bars, chopped 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup thickened cream 3 drops pink food colouring 2 x 250g packets cream …
White Christmas 250g copha 2 cups Rice Bubbles 1 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup icing sugar, sifted 1 cup milk powder 3/4 cup sultanas 1/4 cup chopped red glace cherries 1/4 cup chopped green glace cherries 1. Lightly grease a 20 x 30cm slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper. 2. Place copha …
White Christmas 1 cup powdered milk 1 cup icing sugar 1 cup coconut 3 cups rice bubbles 1 cup sultanas 250g copha 1 teaspoon vanilla 1. Put the powdered milk, icing sugar, coconut, rice bubbles and sultanas into a bowl. Dissolve copha in a saucepan, add vanilla and pour into the bowl with the other …
White Christmas 3 cups Rice Bubbles 1 cup mixed fruit 1 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup dry powdered milk 3/4 cup sifted icing sugar 225g copha drop vanilla essence 1. Put dry ingredients and vanilla essence into mixing bowl. 2. Add cooled, melted copha and mix well. 3. Press mixture firmly into a biscuit tray. …
White-Christmas Bells Makes 6 1 cup full-cream powdered milk 1 cup pure icing sugar 1 cup desiccated coconut 3 cups Rice Bubbles 125g glace ginger, chopped 1 tsp vanilla essence 250g copha, melted 1. Sift the powdered milk and icing sugar into a large bowl. Add coconut, Rice Bubbles and ginger, and stir to combine. …
Photo by barbieclone LCM’s 2 1/2 cups of Rice Bubbles 1/2 cup of 100’s and 1000’s 1 pkt of Marshmallows 60g of Butter Mix Rice Bubbles and 100’s and 1000’s in a medium bowl. Melt butter and Marshmallows. Mix together. Pour in deep tray and pat down. Place in fridge to set.
Christmas Puddings Chef: Lyn Battle Christmas is a time for family and friends to get together around a table of rich, home-cooked food! If you have a Diabetic or Coeliac in your family, there is no need for them to be left out. The following basic recipe method can be used for various types of …
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 Sauce 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 sugar 1 tsp vanilla …
Frozen Christmas Pudding 1/2 cup sultanas 1/2 cup chopped raisins 1/4 cup brandy 600 ml cream 200 g sweetened condensed milk 150 g (6 rows) Cadbury Dark Cooking Chocolate, melted 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon mixed spice 100 g mixed glace cherries, chopped 50 g flaked almonds, toasted 1. Soak the sultanas …
Plum Pudding Christmas Truffles Serves 30 1 cup dried fruit mix 1/4 cup brandy or orange juice 1 1/4 cups cake crumbs 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind 1/2 cup icing sugar, sifted 125 g (5 rows) Cadbury Dark Cooking Chocolate, melted 125 g (5 rows) Cadbury Milky White Chocolate, melted chopped glacé cherries to decorate …
Chocolate Gingerbread People 125 g butter 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup golden syrup 2 3/4 cups plain flour 2 tablespoons Cadbury Bournville Cocoa 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 egg, lightly beaten 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the butter, sugar and golden syrup in a small saucepan. Stir over …
Chocolate Fudge Puddings 1 1/2 cups cake crumbs 3/4 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk 200 g Cooking Chocolate, melted 3 eggs, separated 1/4 cup plain flour 2 Tbsp Marsala icing sugar 1. Preheat oven to 180C. 2. Combine cake crumbs, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Cooking Chocolate, egg yolks, flour and Marsala. 3. Beat egg whites until soft …
White Chocolate Coconut Truffles 200 g coconut biscuits or macaroons 100 g blanched almonds, toasted 375 g White Melts, melted 1/4 cup cream 100 g Dark Melts, melted 1 red glacé cherry, chopped 1 green glacé cherry, chopped 1. Crush biscuits and nuts in food processor; combine with half the White Melts and cream. Mix …
Boiled Fruit Cake 500g Mixed Fruit 1/2 cup sherry or brandy 1 cup water 125g butter 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 tablespoon boiling water 2 x eggs 1 cup self raising flour 1 cup plain flour 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon …
Chocolate Fudge Nut Squares Makes About 25 Pieces 500g good-quality milk or dark chocolate 250ml (1 cup) sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons icing sugar 70g butter 3/4 cup pistachios, roughly chopped 1. Line a 28cm x 18cm (base measurement) lamington tin with non-stick baking paper. 2. Place the chocolate, condensed milk and icing sugar in …
Christmas Pavlova Serves 8 8 eggwhites 440g caster sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons cornflour 40g icing sugar, sifted, plus 1 tablespoon extra 6ooml cream 200g mascarpone 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup frozen mixed berries, pureed 2 cups fresh mixed berries (such as red currants, strawberries, raspberries and cherries), halved if large 1. Preheat the oven …
Chocolate Fudge Brownies 175g butter 250g dark coverture cooking chocolate 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 cup sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped, or 1 cup of dark chocolate bits or white chocolate bits, or both! # Preheat oven to 180C. # In a medium saucepan, …
Coconut Ice 1 x 500g pkt icing sugar 1 x 250 pkt coconut 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 eggs 6 tablespoons copha pink food colouring # Place a strainer over a mixing bowl and sift in icing sugar. Add coconut and vanilla and mix well. # Separate the eggs so the whites are in one …
Rumballs 250g biscuits 1 tin condensed milk 1 cup desiccated coconut 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1/4 cup rum extra coconut for rolling Crush biscuits until fine. Mix the biscuits with the remaining ingredients. Roll into tablespoon sized balls. Roll in extra coconut.
Chocolate Truffles 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 cup walnuts, chopped 12 oz. chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 block quality chocolate Melt chocolate. Add all the other ingredients. Mix and cool in refrigerator for 10 minutes. Roll into balls. Then roll in toppings of your choice. Topping suggestions: Coconut, nuts, candy sprinkles.
Rum Balls 1 packet of Arrowroot Biscuits 400g tin of sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons of cocoa 1 cup of desiccated coconut 2 tablespoons of rum Crush arrowroot biscuits using either a rolling pin or food processor. Add 1/2 cup of coconut and cocoa. Stir the mixture well. Add condensed milk and rum. Stir the …
Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake 250g butternut cookies 90g butter melted 1/4 cup water 2 Tbsp gelatine 500g light cream cheese 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 1/4 cups cream, whipped 250g frozen raspberries 2 Tbsp caster sugar, extra 1. Line the base of a 22cm round springform cake tin with foil, brush with …
Crustless Chocolate Tart 2 cups milk 1/2 cinnamon stick, optional 1 tsp each lemon and orange rind, in thin strips 30g butter 1/2 cup plain flour 1 Tbsp cocoa 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 eggs, separated 1/2 tsp imitation vanilla essence Mocha Sauce: 250g chocolate, chopped 125g butter 2/3 cup cream …
Easy Truffles 1/3 Cup Thickened Cream 250g Dark Milk Melts/Cooking Chocolate 2 tsp Vanilla Essence 350g Dark Cooking Chocolate, extra 30g chopped Copha Put Cream and 250g Chocolate in a glass bowl and melt in the microwave for 2 minutes. Stir. If necessary, microwave for another 1 minute. Stir until melted and smooth. Stir in …
Homemade Chocolate Truffles 150g very best quality plain dessert chocolate 150ml thick double cream 25g unsalted butter 2 tablespoon rum or brandy 1 tablespoon Greek yoghurt For Plain Truffles: 1 dessertspoon cocoa powder For The Ginger Truffles: 20g preserved ginger, very finely chopped, plus some extra cut into small pieces For The Toasted Almond Truffles: …
Flourless Fruit Cake 450g Mincemeat (Fruitmince) 350g Dried mixed fruits 115g Ready-to-eat dried apricots, chopped 115g Ready-to-eat dried figs, chopped 115g Glace cherries, halved 115g Walnuts pieces 225g Cornflakes, crushed 4 Eggs, lightly beaten 410g Evaporated milk 5ml Mixed spice 5ml Baking powder Mixed glace fruits, chopped to decorate * Preheat oven to slow 150C/300F/Gas …
Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake 1/2 cup espresso coffee (double shot) 260gm butter 180gm almond meal 9 eggs (separated) 460gm dark, bitter chocolate 260gm castor sugar Melt butter, sugar and chocolate in a saucepan over low heat, watching carefully. Take off heat once melted, and before it gets cold add espresso coffee and almond meal, and …
Flourless Orange, Almond and Poppyseed Cake 2 oranges 6 eggs 250gm almond meal 250gm castor sugar 1tsp baking powder 1/4 cup poppyseeds Place oranges in a pot of water, cover and boil for two hours. Break oranges open and remove pips, then place the segments in a blender with the remaining ingredients and whiz. Pour …
Lemon Tart 170g packet biscuit base mix 1/4 cup desiccated coconut 80g butter, melted 1 tablespoon plain flour 1/2 cup fresh strained lemon juice 1 tablespoon lime juice 6 x 60g eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup thickened cream Icing sugar mixture, to serve Combine biscuit base mix, coconut and butter in …
Coffee Cheesecake Filling: 675g Philadelphia Cream Cheese 2 eggs 3 tablespoons cornflour 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence 225g caster sugar 3 tablespoons of instant espresso coffee powder 2 tablespoons cream 250ml cream, whipped Base: 1 packet Nice biscuits, crushed fine 115g butter, melted 1. Preheat oven to 150`c 2. Mix together crushed biscuits and melted …
No Bake Mars Bar Cheesecake Base 3/4 cup plain chocolate biscuit crumbs 2 tablespoons butter, melted Filling 1 tablespoon gelatine dissolved in 1/2 cup cold water 2 x 250g PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened at room temperature 1/3 cup castor sugar 1/2 cup cream, lightly whipped 3-4 regular mars bars – diced 1. COMBINE biscuit crumbs …
Mango Cheesecake 400 grams Cream cheese diced 200 grams Whipped cream 6 large Mangoes, fresh pureed 300-400 grams Caster sugar 4 teaspoons Vanilla essence 60 grams Gelatine dissolved in hot water. 50 ml Lemon juice 600 grams Sweet biscuits (eg. Teddy Bear) Melted butter Strawberries for decoration 1 x 30 cm Cake/cheesecake mould 1. Crush …
Easy Bake Cheesecake Serves 8-12 200g packet wholemeal or plain sweet biscuits 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 125g unsalted butter, melted For the Filling: 250g low-salt reduced-fat cottage cheese 250g ‘lite’ cream cheese 3 x 60g eggs 2 tablespoons cornflour 3/4 cup caster sugar 1/4 cup ‘lite’ sour …
Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Crust: 4 sachets jarrah chocolate 1 and 1/2 (150g) toasted muesli 125g slivered almonds, toasted 2 tbsp pure honey 1/4 cup orange juice Filling: 10g Gelatine 1/4 cup boiling water 1 cup Nestle Carnation, evaporated mild, light and creamy, chilled well 2 x 250g Light Philadelphia, reduced fat cream cheese, softened at …
Chocolate Cheesecake Supreme Crust: 1.5 cups crushed chocolate biscuit crumbs 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup melted butter Filling: 185 g dark chocolate 500 g cream cheese 1/2 cup caster sugar 3 eggs 1 tblsp cocoa 1 tblsp rum or vanilla 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup cream additional cream Mix together crumbs, cinnamon and …
Basic Cheesecake 375g ricotta 375g cream cheese 1 1/3 cup caster sugar 3 eggs 1 tbsp finely grated lemon rind 1 tsp vanilla extract Base: 125g shortbread biscuits 1/2 cup almond meal 45g butter, melted 1. Preheat the oven to 140 C. To make the base, process the biscuits in a food processor untiled crushed. …
Baked Mars Bar Cheesecake Base : 1 cup sweet biscuit crumbs 2 tablespoons butter, melted Filling: 2 x 250g KRAFT PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened at room temperature 3/4 cup castor sugar 2 tablespoons cornflour 1 cup sour cream 3 x 55g eggs, lightly beaten 4 regular mars bars – cubed 1. COMBINE biscuit crumbs, and …
Baked Cheesecake ‘Bistro-Style’ 375g plain sweet biscuits 1 Tbsp ground ginger 185g unsalted butter, melted Filling: 500g cream cheese 1 cup castor sugar 4 eggs 2 Tbsp plain floor 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind 1 tsp vanilla essence 500g thick sour cream # Preheat oven to moderate – slow – …
Baked Cheesecake Cake: 500g Philadelphia Cream Cheese 2/3 cup Splenda “granules” 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 tab lemon juice 4 eggs Topping: 500ml carton sour cream 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 3 tsp lemon juice 1 tab Splenda Nutmeg for sprinkling 1. Preheat oven to 180c. 2. Line base of a 20cm round baking tin with …
Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake 12 to 15 Oreo cookies 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 1/4 cups sugar 4 teaspoons cornstarch 3 2/3 cups cream cheese, at room temperature 3 large eggs 1/2 cup half-and-half 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup Bailey’s Irish Cream 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted # Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter …
Apricot Yogurt Cheesecake Preparation time 45 mins Cooking time 35 mins Serves 6 Melted butter, for greasing 250g butternut biscuits 100g macadamia nuts 90g unsalted butter, melted 200g dried apricots 3/4 cup boiling water 500g natural yogurt 1 Tbsp cornflour 1 tsp vanilla essence 1/3 cup honey 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1. Preheat oven to …
Apricot Nectar Cheesecake 155g plain sweet biscuits 75g butter, melted 500ml apricot nectar 1 Tbsp gelatine 375g cream cheese, softened 110g caster sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice 250ml cream 1 Tbsp sugar 3 tsp cornflour # Crush biscuits and mix with butter, press into the bottom of a 20cm springform tin. Refrigerate 30 mins or …
Aloha Cheesecake 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons milk 2 large eggs 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts 1 kiwi, sliced # Combine vanilla wafer crumbs and melted butter; press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake …
Chicken and Mushroom Pie Use a mixture of dried and fresh mushrooms for this pie. Serves 6 15g (1/4 cup) dried porcini mushrooms 50g (1/4 cup / 4 tbsp) butter 30ml (2 tbsp) flour 250ml (1 cup) chicken stock, warmed 50ml (1/4 cup) whipping cream or milk 1 onion, coarsely chopped 2 carrots, sliced 2 …
Mushroom Flan For the pastry: 150g (5 1/2 oz) plain flour 70g (2 1/2 oz) butter, cut into small pieces, or hard margarine For the filling: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped finely 225g (8 oz) closed cup mushrooms, sliced 50g (2 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 medium eggs, …
White Ice-Cream Christmas Cake 1 Tub Peters Extra Creamy Ice Cream 1 Peppermint Crisp 1 Crunchie 1 Cherry Ripe 1. Grate Chocolate Bars. 2. Mix through tub of Ice cream. 3. Place all of the above in freezer proof bowl. 4. Put in freezer until ready to serve. 5. Serve in slices like a cake. …
Rice Bubble Slice 30g butter 3 tablespoons sugar 2 heaped teaspoons honey 5 cups Rice Bubbles Melt the butter, honey and sugar, boil for 4 minutes. Add rice bubbles and mix well. Press the mixture into a tin, and cut into squares before it goes too hard.
Bubble Bars 1 1/2 cups marshmallows 60g butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence or any flavour you like 2 1/2 cups rice bubbles 1/2 cup hundreds and thousands (optional) 1. Line an 18x28cm shallow tin with foil or baking paper and grease lightly. Place marshmallows and butter in a small pan. Stir over low heat until …
Sugar-Coated Peanuts 500 g raw peanuts (with red skins on) 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon red colouring 1. Combine all ingredients in a large frying pan. 2. Stir over low heat until sugar has dissolved. 3. Bring to the boil and boil steadily, uncovered, for 10 minutes. 4. Remove from heat. Stir …