Everybody loves a good old custard tart. Something about the cold, jelly -like custard and the crumbly pastry that makes this a bakery favourite. But why buy them, when you can give these Portuguese Custard Tarts a go at home! Ingredients 1 1/4 cups plain plain flour 3/4 cup of water 25 g Copha (white vegetable shortening), chopped and softened 25 grams butter chopped and softened 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup of water 2 cups milk 3 tablespoons cornflour 1...
Read MoreBoiled Golden Syrup Puffs are a delicate dessert that is easy to make, and looks absolutely smashing on the plate! Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup SR flour 1 egg 1/4 cup milk 2 cup water 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup golden syrup Method Make puffs by rubbing butter into flour with fingertips. In a small bowl, mix together the egg and milk and stir into the flour mixture. Using a tablespoon, roll mixture into balls. Make...
Read MoreLemon Crepes with Orange Sauce is a delicious and citrusy dessert for the entire family to enjoy. It is fast to make and serve it up warm with ice cream and cream, just perfection! Serves 4. Ingredients 3/4 cup wholemeal flour (plain flour can also be used) 3 eggs 2 tablespoons canola oil 3/4 cup milk (for a dairy free option use soy milk) zest and juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup caster sugar (may be omitted) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon juice of 1 orange Method Place...
Read MoreSpiced Cheesecake Slice is a baked cheesecake. They have a delicious taste all of their own, I love these over the frozen shop bought ones any day! Ingredients 250 grams wheatmeal biscuits 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus 1 extra teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 100 grams unsalted butter, melted 500g cream cheese, at room temperature 4 tablespoons honey 3 eggs, at room temperature 2/3 cup sultanas 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, extra Method Pre heat oven to 170 degrees. Brush a rectangle shallow tin...
Read MoreI make a Toblerone Cheesecake near on every year for my niece and I'll warn you now - they are not a frugal dessert to make - they are strictly for special occasions only - but they do taste a-maz-ing. It will seriously be the best thing you have ever put in your mouth. Toblerone's were my favourite chocolate growing up - and I usually always buy my Dad one of those enormous versions every year for Easter but this year I think...
Read MoreKey Lime Pie first originated in Key West in America, but has become a firm favourite here in Australia. Key Lime Pie is delicious and creamy this is one of the yummiest desserts I have had in ages! Ingredients 375 grams ready-made or homemade sweet shortcrust pastry 4 egg yolks 395 grams tin condensed milk 1/2 cup lime juice 2 teaspoons grated lime zest lime slices, to garnish icing sugar for dusting whipped cream, to serve Method Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Grease...
Read MoreNaughty Caramelised Bananas Naughty Caramelised Bananas are so deliciously sweet and gooey that you won't want just one, and to make it more wicked add a dollop of ice cream and cream! Nomnomnom 45 grams butter 60 grams brown sugar 250 ml apple juice 2 tablespoons of lime juice 6 -8 lady finger bananas Peel the bananas and slice them in half, set aside until needed. In a fry pan melt the butter and cook until it bubbles. Add your sugar, apple juice and...
Read MoreGrasshopper Pie Grasshopper Pie comes with a warning! It is very sweet, and soft and creamy, ooh soooo yummy. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 packet of Chocolate Biscuits 1/4 cup butter, melted 24 large marshmallows 1/4 cup milk 3 tablespoons of Crème de Menthe 1 cup whipping cream dark chocolate to decorate Crush the chocolate biscuits and then mix in the melted butter. Press into a pie plate to make the crust. Put in fridge until next step is completed Melt the marshmallows and milk...
Read MoreDairy Free Strawberry Ice Cream Want a dairy free, egg free and sugar free strawberry ice cream? Well you can - and it tastes fantastic. Very refreshing and super easy (especially if you have an ice cream maker on hand!). Not so much creamy as more gelati like! Ingredients: 250 gram punnet strawberries 400 gram can coconut milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons Natvia sugar replacement (or 2 tablespoons honey) pinch of salt Wash the strawberries well and cut...
Read MoreLemon Souffle Lemon Souffle is a yummy zingy dessert, and this one is easy to make. When I hear the word Souffle, I cringe a little, because I was bought up with don't touch the oven door, watch the temperature and then the Oh no as it would deflate on opening of the oven door! Ingredients: 125 grams sugar 125ml of lemon juice finely grated zest of one lemon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 egg whites, room temperture 60g castor sugar icing sugar Preheat...
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