Stay at Home Mum – Survive and Thrive on One Wage

    Desserts
  • Portuguese Custard Tarts

    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...

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  • Boiled Golden Syrup Puffs

    Boiled 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...

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  • Lemon Crepes with Orange Sauce

    Lemon 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...

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  • Spiced Cheesecake Slice

    Spiced 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...

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  • Toblerone Cheesecake

    I 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...

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  • Key Lime Pie

    Key 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...

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  • Naughty Caramelised Bananas

    Naughty 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...

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  • Grasshopper Pie

    Grasshopper 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...

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  • Dairy Free Strawberry Ice Cream

    Dairy 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...

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  • Lemon Souffle

    Lemon 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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