Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
Baking (and a few non bake recipes)
Gluten Free Chocolate Orange Cake 2 small thin-skinned oranges, approx. 375g total weight (or 1 large) 6 eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 200g ground almonds 250g caster sugar 50g cocoa orange peel (for decoration) 1. Put the whole orange or oranges in a pan with some cold water, bring to …
Frozen Mango Bars 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 1/4 cups water 3 x 425g cans sliced mangos drained (or fresh) 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 x 300ml thickened cream 1. Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. 2. Bring to the boil and boil for …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Vanilla Shortcrust Pastry for Mince Pies Pastry for approx 18 pies, 1 2/3 cups (250g) plain flour 1 Tbsp caster sugar 1/4 tsp baking powder 180g cold unsalted butter, chopped 1/3 cup (80ml) iced water 1 tsp vanilla extract Place flour, sugar and baking powder in a food processor and pulse …
Red Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese Icing 1 Tbsp mild cooking oil, for greasing 350g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp Cocoa powder 1 tsp Bicarbonate of soda 1.5 tsp Baking powder 350g caster sugar 350g Butter, chilled and diced 200ml sour cream 1 tsp vanilla essence, plus a few drops for icing …
Toblerone Cheesecake 1 cup plain chocolate biscuit crumbs 80g butter, melted 1/4 cup ground almonds 500g cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar 200g Toblerone milk or dark chocolate, melted 1/2 cup thickened cream 200g Toblerone milk or dark chocolate for shaving 1. Combine biscuit crumbs, butter and almonds, press into the base of a …
Photo by Mem Tiramisu 2 cups strong black coffee 1/2 cup marsala (see note) 3 eggs, separated 1/3 cup caster sugar 250g mascarpone 300ml thickened cream, lightly whipped 1 large packet of sponge fingers (savoiardi) cocoa, for dusting 1. Pour coffee and marsala into a shallow dish. Set aside. 2. Beat egg yolks and sugar …
Photo by Mem Mem’s Macadamia Baileys Mousse 250g Cadburys Macadamia Chocolate Block 4 eggs, separated 1 1/2 Tbsp Baileys 1 cup cream Chop chocolate roughly, put into top of double saucepan, stir over hot water until melted (be very careful as it will burn easy). Remove from heat, cool slightly, gradually add Baileys and egg …
Photo by Mem Banoffee Cheesecake 70g unsalted butter, melted 3 tsp powdered gelatine 100g wholemeal biscuits, broken 2 eggs, separated 75g caster sugar 225g mascarpone 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds removed 300ml thick cream, whipped 2 bananas, sliced Toffee Sauce: 150ml thickened cream 75g unsalted butter 150g brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1. Use …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chocolate Mousse 125g dark chocolate 4 eggs, separated 1 Tbsp brandy 1 cup cream Chop chocolate roughly, put into top of double saucepan, stir over hot water until melted. Remove from heat, cool slightly, gradually add brandy and egg yolks. Beat until mixture is smooth and thick. Whip cream. Do not …
Strawberry Ice Cream 3 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 450ml cream 1/2 tsp lemon or lime juice 1 punnet hulled strawberries Blend strawberries into smooth sauce. Beat egg yolks and sugar. Bring cream almost to boil and add to egg mixture stirring constantly over a low heat, Do Not Boil. When mixture thickens, add strawberry …
Mascarpone Ice-Cream 500ml milk 6 egg yolk 250g caster sugar 2 vanilla pods 500g mascarpone 1. Custard: Place the milk in a sauce pan. Cut through the centre of the vanilla pods and spoon the seeds into the milk and place the pods in the milk. Place the milk over a low heat and slowly …
Fruit Salad Ice-Cream Sticks Makes about 16 1 x 375m can evaporated milk 1 cup caster sugar juice of 1 orange juice of 1 lemon 2 bananas, mashed pulp of 4 passionfruit 1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries, thawed 1. Place the can of evaporated milk in the freezer for 1-2 hours. Place chilled milk in …
Banana and Passionfruit Ice Cream 1 chilled can carnation evaporated milk (freeze up to 3 hour) 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 bananas, mashed 2 passionfruit Beat first 3 ingredients together until very stiff. Add fruit. Put into 2 litre container and freeze.
Peppermint Ice Cream 1 chilled can Carnation Evaporated Milk (freeze for up to 3 hours) 1/2 cup Sugar 1 drop Peppermint Essence Green food colouring (use as many drops as needed to get the required colour) Choc Chips Beat the first 4 ingredients together until very stiff. Add Choc Chips. Place in chilled 2 litre …
Photo by Mem Chocolate Cake in a Mug 4 Tablespoons self-raising flour 4 Tablespoons sugar 2 Tablespoons cocoa 1 egg 3 Tablespoons milk 3 Tablespoons oil 1 mug Place flour into mug, add sugar and cocoa; mix. Spoon in 1 egg; mix. Pour in milk and oil; mix well. Put in microwave for 3 minutes …
Chocolate Ice-Cream 1 1/4 cups cream 2 Tablespoons milk 1/3 cup icing sugar, sifted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 Tablespoons cocoa 3 Tablespoons boiling water Put the cream and milk in a bowl and whisk until just stiff. Stir in the icing sugar and vanilla. Pour the mixture into a tray and freeze for 30 minutes …
Custard Ice-Cream 2 cups vanilla custard 300ml double cream 395g condensed milk 2 Tbsp vanilla extract Chocolate Sauce: 125g milk chocolate 1 cup thickened cream 1 cup caster sugar Mix together custard, cream, condensed milk and vanilla. Freeze in an airtight container overnight or until firm. Transfer into a food processor and, without allowing ice-cream …
Creamy Baked Custard Serves 4 3 eggs 1/2 cup (115g) caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (250ml) milk 300ml cream Ground nutmeg Preheat oven to 180°C. Whisk the eggs and sugar in a bowl until the sugar dissolves. Whisk in the vanilla extract, milk and cream. Pour the mixture into a 4 cup …
Fried Ice Cream scoops of ice-cream 4 eggs 225g plain flour 100g dry breadcrumbs 90g desiccated coconut 50g shredded coconut 2 passionfruit 2 litre oil Caramel Sauce: 1/2 cup water 110g sugar 125ml cream 1. Scoop out ice-cream into balls the size of a golf ball. Dip in flour, then beaten egg, then roll in …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Grated Chocolate Roll 4 eggs, separated 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 Tbsp hot water 60g dark chocolate, grated 1/2 cup SR flour 1-2 Tbsp caster sugar, extra Vanilla Cream: 3/4 cup thickened cream 2 tsp icing sugar mixture 1 tsp vanilla extract/essence Grease 25 x 30cm Swiss roll pan, line base …
Photo by EmmCee Profiteroles Serves 10 Choux Pastry: 50g unsalted butter 3/4 cup (185ml) water 3/4 cup (90g) plain flour, sifted twice 3 eggs, lightly beaten Filling: 1 1/2 cups (375ml) milk 4 egg yolks 1/3 cup (90g) caster sugar 1/4 cup (30g) plain flour 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 110g good-quality dark chocolate 2 teaspoons …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Summer Fruits Brulee Tartlets Serves 4 Pastry (this is enough for 8 tarts, so freeze half): 2 1/4 cups plain flour 1/4 cup ground almonds 1 Tbsp icing sugar 160g chilled butter, diced 1 egg yolk approx 3 Tbsp chilled water, could be a bit more Filling: 4 egg yolks 1 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Banoffee Pies Serves 6 1 x 250g pkt granita biscuits (Arnott’s brand) 125g butter, melted 2 bananas 1 x 300ml ctn double cream Caramel Filling: 1 x 395g can sweetened condensed milk 70g (1/3 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar 50g butter 1. Place the biscuits in the bowl of a food …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Berry and Apple Tray Bake 300ml thickened cream, plus extra to serve 175g unsalted butter, chopped 3 eggs 2 cups (300g) plain flour 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced, tossed with 2 Tbsp lemon juice 300g frozen mixed berries, thawed …
Shortbread melted butter, to grease 250g butter, at room temperature 100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar 300g (2 cups) plain flour, sifted 90g (1/2 cup) rice flour, sifted 1. Preheat oven to 150°C. Brush 2 baking trays with melted butter to grease. Use an electric beater to beat the butter and sugar in a bowl until …
Bumbleberry Cobbler 1 cup plain flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 Tbsp cooking oil 2 Tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup fresh (or frozen) raspberries 1 cup fresh (or frozen) blueberries 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 3/4 …
Photo by Mem Strawberry Muffins 2 cups of self-raising flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg lightly beaten 1 cup milk 4 tablespoons melted butter 1 punnet strawberries, chopped Preheat oven to 200ºc. Lightly grease a 24 capacity mini muffin tin, or a 12 capacity large muffin tin. Mix all dry ingredients, add milk, egg and …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Strawberry Mousse 1 punnet strawberries (250g), washed, hulled 1/2 cup castor sugar 1 1/4 cup cream 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/3 cup boiling water 2 tsp gelatine 2 egg whites Place strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and cream into electric blender. Place boiling water into small bowl, add gelatine, stir until dissolved. …
Photo by Megan Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Serves 6-8 20g unsalted butter, melted 2 Tablespoons firmly packed soft brown sugar 440g can pineapple rings in natural juice 90g unsalted butter, extra, softened 1/2 cup (125g) caster sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup (125g) self-raising flour 1. Preheat the oven to moderate …
Strawberry Pizza For the Sweet Dough: 3 cups plain flour 1 tsp powdered yeast 2 tsp vanilla powder 1/4 Cup caster sugar 2/3 cup yoghurt 2/3 cup warm milk 3 tbsp melted butter For the Filling: 1 cup strawberry jam 1/2 cup sliced roasted almonds 300g fresh strawberries 1/2 cup small white marshmallows 1/2 cup …
Melt-and-Mix Chocolate Chunk Mud Cake 200g butter, chopped 300g good-quality dark chocolate 1/4 cup hot water 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup self-raising flour pure icing sugar, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease a 6cm deep, 20cm (base) round cake pan. …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Passionfruit Curd Cupcakes Passionfruit Buttercake: 90g butter, softened 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar 2 eggs 1 cup (150g) SR flour 1/4 cup (60ml) passionfruit pulp (3-4 passionfruit) Passionfruit Curd: 2 eggs, beaten lightly 1/3 cup caster sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/4 cup passionfruit pulp 60g butter, chopped coarsely Decorations: 85g …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Middle Eastern Orange Cake with Marmalade and Orange Flower Cream 1 Orange 3 Eggs 250g Caster Sugar 55g Plain Flour, Sifted 5ml (1 tsp) Baking Powder 200g freshly ground Almonds Icing sugar for dusting For The Cream: 55g Fine-shred Orange Marmalade 125g Mascarpone Cheese 30ml (2 Tbsp) Greek Yoghurt Icing Sugar …
Photo by Rebecca Payn Banana Bread 1 cup (150g) plain flour 1/2 cup (75g) self-raising flour 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 125g butter, melted, cooled 2 eggs, whisked 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line the base and side of an 11 x 21cm x 6cm deep …
Photo by Rozy Anzac Biscuits 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup plain flour 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup coconut 125g butter 2 Tbsp golden syrup 1/2 tsp bicarb 1 Tbsp boiling water 1. Combine oats, shifted flour, sugar and coconut. 2. Combine butter and syrup, stir over a gentle heat until melted. 3. Mix bicarb …
Recipe & Photo by Jox Mini Mars Bar Cheesecakes This recipe is for 10 x 1/3 cup individual cheesecakes or double recipe to make an 8″ spring-form tin. 90g biscuit crumbs 50g butter – melted 2 1/2 tsp cocoa Caramel Sauce: 1 Tbsp brown sugar 20g extra butter 2 Tbsp cream Chocolate Sauce: 60g milk …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Anzac Slice 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup plain flour 1/2 cup caster sugar 3/4 cup desiccated coconut 2 Tbsp golden syrup 125g butter 1/2 tsp bicarb of soda 1 Tbsp hot water 300g dark chocolate, melted Preheat oven to 160c. Combine oats, flour, sugar and coconut in a bowl. Place …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Vanilla Slice 2 sheets puff pastry 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup custard powder 600ml milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 Tbsp gelatine 1/3 cup hot water 300ml thickened cream Orchard Icing: 1/2 pkt Orchard white icing dessicated coconut to sprinkle on top Passionfruit Icing: 1 1/2 cups pure icing sugar …
Photo by Jox Custard Orange Cake 2 cup (250g) Self Raising Flour 1/3 cup (40g) Custard Powder 80g butter, chopped 1 1/3 cup (340g) Castor Sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp finely grated orange rind 1 cup (250ml) orange juice Cream Cheese Frosting: 125g cream cheese, softened 2 Tbsp icing sugar 1. Preheat the oven to …
Photo by Rebecca Payn Black-Bottom Cupcakes Topping: 250g cream cheese, room temperature 1 egg 1/3 cup caster sugar 1 cup choc chips Cupcakes: 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 cup caster sugar 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp bicarb soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup warm water 1 tsp vanilla 1/3 cup peanut oil 1 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Custard Powder Biscuits 125g butter, softened 1 cup caster sugar 1 egg, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1/2 cup custard powder 80g white chocolate, roughly chopped 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. 2. Using an electric mixer, cream …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Crusty Dinner Rolls 1 large egg plus enough water to equal 1 cup, whisked to combine 3 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted 3 1/4 cups bread flour 2 tsp caster sugar 2 tsp yeast Glaze: 1 large egg 1 Tbsp water Combine egg/water and melted butter/marg in a jug, pour into …
Rich Truffle Mud Cake 6 eggs 100g (1/2 cup firmly packed) brown sugar 400g dark chocolate, melted 250ml (1 cup) thick cream (48% fat content) 80ml (1/3 cup) Cointreau 1. Position oven shelves; preheat oven to 180°C. Grease deep 22cm-round cake pan, line base and side with baking paper. 2. Beat eggs and sugar in …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Ultimate Chocolate Cake For the cake: butter for greasing cake tin 175g fine dark chocolate 115g butter 3 tbsp water 3 eggs 140g caster sugar 85g ground almonds 55g SR flour pinch salt For the topping: 115g fine dark chocolate 2 tbsp sour cream For the decoration: (optional) flaked almonds 1. …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Mud Cake 150g dark cooking choc, melted 8 tsp coffee & chicory essence 125g unsalted butter 125g caster sugar 125g ground almonds 60g fresh breadcrumbs 4 large eggs, separated Icing: 200g dark cooking choc 125ml sour cream whipped cream to serve 1. Preheat oven to 180c. 2. Grease and line base …
Photo by Mem Condensed Milk Biscuits 500g softened butter 4 Tbsp sugar (optional for the real sweet tooth) 1 can condensed milk 4 cups self-raising flour (sifted) Cream together butter and sugar. Add condensed milk and fold in the flour. Drop onto baking paper (a tablespoon per biscuit) and bake until golden – approx 10 …
Make-Ahead Chocolate Cheesecake Loaf 375g cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup sour cream 2 x 50g bars violet crumble, crushed 250g pkt sponge finger biscuits 3/4 cup mango nectar 200g good quality dark chocolate, broken into squares 100ml thickened cream chocolate for stars 1. Using an electric mixer, …
Chocolate Pudding Bar 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, so base …
Berry Yoghurt Pops Serves: 6 Points per Serve: 1/2 1 eggwhite (from 50g egg) 1 tbsp caster sugar 1 x 200g tub Nestle diet Strawberry yoghurt 1 x 200g tub Nestle diet Vanilla flavoured yoghurt 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 1. Use an electric beater with a whisk attachment to whisk the eggwhite in …
Yoghurt Ices 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon gelatine 1/4 – 1/2 cup Easiyo Fruit Squirt Topping 2 cups yoghurt 1. Place the water in a saucepan and sprinkle the gelatine over. Allow to stand for a few minutes while the gelatine swells. Gently heat, stirring occasionally, until the gelatine is completely dissolved. Set aside to …
Choc Yoghurt Mousse 1 cup milk 1 packet chocolate instant pudding 1 1/4 cups yoghurt 300ml cream Whipped cream and sliced fruit to garnish (optional) In a bowl combine the milk and the instant pudding. Whisk until smooth and thick. Fold in the yoghurt and the cream. Pour into parfait dishes or other serving bowls …
Lemon Sherbet 1 cup cream 2/3 cup icing sugar 1 cup yoghurt Juice and grated zest of 1 lemon In a bowl or container suitable for freezing whip the cream until stiff. Fold in the rest of the ingredients. Place in the freezer and stir ever 45 minutes until frozen (about 5 hours). Remove the …
Mocha Brownies 1 1/2 cup plain flour 2/3 cup cocoa 1 1/2 Tbsp instant coffee powder 2 cup sugar 300g butter, melted 4 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup dark choc bits or the packet 2 tsp orange rind 1/2 cup cream 250g dark choc chopped 2 Tbsp Kahlua or other alcohol Preheat oven to …
Photo by Alecia Sweet Chilli Pull-Aparts 1 pack Lauckes crusty white bread mix (600g) 2 teaspoons yeast (provided with bread mix) 380ml water 3 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce 1. Make the bread as per the packets instructions. After you have knocked it down and gently kneaded it the second time, roll the dough into …
Photo by Alecia Herb and Garlic Pull-Aparts 1 pack Laucke’s crusty white bread mix (600g) 2 teaspoons yeast (provided with bread mix) 380ml water 1/4 cup store-bought garlic butter (or homemade) 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1. Make the bread as per the packets instructions. After you have knocked it down and gently kneaded it the second …
Photo by Alecia Antipasto Pull-Aparts 1 pack Lauckes crusty white bread mix (600g) 2 teaspoons yeast (provided with bread mix) 380ml water 2 tablespoons sliced olives 50g feta, crumbled 3 tablespoons semi-dried tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon store-bought garlic butter (or homemade) 1. Make the bread as per the packets instructions. After …
Photo by Alecia Spinach and Feta Pull-Aparts 1 pack Laucke’s crusty white bread mix (600g) 2 teaspoons yeast (provided with bread mix) 380ml water 50g frozen spinach leaves (defrosted, very well drained) 50g feta, crumbled 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon store-bought garlic butter (or homemade) 1. Make the bread as per the …
Jewelled Rice Pudding butter, for greasing 900ml full fat milk 75g pudding rice 75g caster sugar 1 1/2tsp vanilla essence 50g ready to eat dried apricots 50g dried berries and cherries grated nutmeg for sprinkling extra thick cream and jam to serve 1. Brush the cooker pot with a little butter. Pour the milk into …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Cinnamon and Apple Teacake Melted butter to grease 180g butter, at room temp 155g (3/4 cup) caster sugar 2 eggs 300g (2 cups) self raising flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 185ml (3/4 cup) milk 1 large red apple, quartered, cored, cut into 4mm thick wedges 15g butter, melted, extra 1 Tbsp …
Cafe Latte Mousse Cheesecake 125g packet Amaretti biscuits, crushed 50g butter, melted 500g block cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup cream 1 cup cream, extra, whipped 1 tablespoon gelatine, dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water 2 teaspoons instant coffee, dissolved in 1 tablespoon boiling water 3/4 cup caster sugar 1/4 cup water …
Strawberry Cheesecake 1 1/4 cups sweet biscuit crumbs 70g butter, melted 500g block cream cheese, softened 400g can condensed milk 1 tablespoon gelatine, dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water juice of 1 lemon 250g punnet strawberries, roughly chopped 1/4 cup red currant jelly 2 teaspoons water sliced fresh strawberries 1. Combine biscuit crumbs and butter, …
Spiced Rhubarb and Berry Compote Serves 4-6 2 bunches of rhubarb, cut into 2cm pieces 500g frozen mixed berries 3/4 cup sugar 1 cinnamon quill 3 whole cloves 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1. Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker. 2. Cover and cook on LOW 3-4 hours. 3. Serve hot with ice-cream or …
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, …
Tiramisu Cup Cakes 2 tsp instant coffee 1 tsp vanilla essence 125g butter, softened 3/4 cup caster sugar 2 x 59g eggs 1 1/3 cups self raising flour 1/4 cup custard powder 2/3 cup milk cocoa Filling: 125g cream cheese 2 tbsp caster sugar 150ml thickened cream 1 Tbsp Marsala 1. Put coffee in small …
Photo by Alecia Mud Cake 500g dark chocolate 125g butter 6 eggs 1/4 cup plain flour 1. Pre-heat oven to 200c. Line a 22cm springform tin with baking paper or foil. 2. Melt chocolate and butter together in a saucepan over a gentle heat, or microwave on medium power, until melted. 3. Place eggs in …
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 …
Double Chocolate Cake 125g butter, softened 3/4 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1 1/4 cups self-raising flour 2 Tablespoons custard powder 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup water 1. Turn oven to 180c. 2. Grease a 23cm cake tin. 3. Mix butter, sugar, eggs, flour, custard powder and cocoa. 4. Add water; beat for 2 …
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. …
Lemon Fairy Cakes 125g reduced-fat canola spread 3/4 cup (155g) caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups (225g) self-raising flour 1/2 cup (125ml) skim milk Filling: 100g extra-light sour cream 150g tub NESTLE Diet Yogurt Treats Lemon Tart 1 Tbsp icing sugar mixture, plus extra to dust 1. Preheat oven to …
Lemon Poppy Seed Friands 5 eggwhites, lightly beaten 125 reduced-fat canola spread, melted 1 cup (100g) almond meal 3/4 cup (125g) icing sugar mixture 1/2 cup (75g) plain flour 1 Tbsp poppy seeds 150g tub NESTLE Diet Yogurt Treats Lemon Tart 3 Tbsp breakfast marmalade, melted, to ice 1. Preheat oven to 190°C. Spray 12 …
Ginger Lemon Slice 125g reduced-fat canola spread 1/4 cup (55g) caster sugar 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour 1 tsp ground ginger 40g glace ginger, finely chopped Topping: 2 tsp powdered gelatine 1 1/4 cup (60ml) boiling water 100g reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature 2 x 150g tubs NESTLE Diet Yogurt Treats Lemon Tart 2 …
Vanilla Coconut Truffles 2 x 120g tubs NESTLE Diet Vanilla Rice Custard 12 x sponge finger biscuits, crushed 1 tsp almond essence 1/4 cup (30g) almond meal 120g white chocolate, finely chopped 3/4 cup (50g) shredded coconut, toasted 1. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Combine rice custard, fingers, essence and almond meal in …
Pumpkin, Leek and Prosciutto Pizza 300g pumpkin, peeled, deseeded, thinly sliced 1 leek, sliced 1 (430g) Turkish pide, split 2 x 50g sachets tomato pizza sauce 6 slices prosciutto 1 Tbsp shredded fresh sage 1. Preheat oven to 220°C. Spray a large non-stick frying can with oil. Place over medium-high heat. Add one-third of the …
Sticky Date Crepes 1 cup (120g) plain flour, sifted 2 tsp caster sugar 40g reduced-fat canola spread, melted 3 eggs 1 1/2 cup (375m1) skim milk 4 x 95g tubs NESTLE Diet Sticky Date Pudding 1/3 cup (80ml) maple syrup 30g pecan nuts, toasted, coarsely chopped 1. Process flour, sugar, spread, eggs, a pinch of …
Layered Chocolate Sponge 1 x 175g sponge cake 6 x 62g tubs NESTLE Diet Chocolate Mousse 3 tsp cocoa powder, sifted 3 Tbsp diet strawberry jam 1/4 cup (60ml) water 200g fresh seasonal berries cocoa powder, extra, to serve 1. Use a serrated knife to cut cake horizontally into 3 equal pieces. Set aside. 2. …
Mini Toblerone Muffins Makes 24 1 cup plain flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup brown sugar 60g butter, melted, cooled 1/3 cup milk 1 egg, lightly whisked 100g Toblerone milk chocolate, chopped 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease two 12-hole 2-tablespoon capacity mini muffin pans or line with paper cases. …
Spinach and Ricotta Pie 1 sheet puff pastry 250gm light ricotta 1 large bunch spinach 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 eggs salt and pepper pinch nutmeg Spray round baking dish with cooking spray and place frozen puff pastry sheet over to thaw. Preheat oven to 180c. Wash and roughly chop spinach and …
Banana Bread 1 loaf serves 10 Cooking spray to grease tin 40g (1/4 cup) wholemeal plain flour 265g (1 3/4 cup) wholemeal self raising flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 140g (2/3 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar 125ml (1/2 cup) skim milk 2 eggs, lightly whisked 50g salt reduced butter, melted, cooled 2 overripe medium bananas, …
No-Bake Milo Cheesecake Base: 55g Biscuits, crushed 20g Meadow Lea Extra Light Spread, melted Filling: 125g Philadelphia Extra Light Cream Cheese, room temperature 1 tsp Gelatine 2 sachets Splenda/Equal 1 tsp Vanilla essence 20g Milo (plus some to sprinkle on top) 1. Mix biscuit crumbs and melted margarine together and press firmly into the bottom …
Passionberry Cheesecake Serves 8 200g packet low fat ginger cookies 1/4 cup apple puree 250g packet light cream cheese 400g low fat passionfruit yogurt 1/3 cup caster sugar 1 egg 3 egg whites 2 Tbsp plain flour 100g fresh or frozen berries icing sugar passionfruit pulp Preheat oven to 180c. Place biscuits in a food …
Double Chocolate Mud Cake melted butter, for greasing 200g butter, chopped 200g good quality dark chocolate, chopped 30g (1/4 cup) cocoa powder, sifted 2 tbsp espresso instant coffee powder 60ml (1/4 cup) water 1 tsp vanilla extract 220g (1 cup) caster sugar 3 eggs, room temperature 115g (3/4 cup) self raising flour, sifted Chocolate Ganache: …
Expresso Syrup Cake 3 teaspoons dry instant coffee 1 tablespoon hot water 3 eggs teaspoon Vanilla Essence 3/4 cup castor sugar 1 cup self- raising flour 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 150g butter or margarine, melted Grease slice pan or cake tin. Combine coffee and water, stir until dissolved. Beat eggs in small bowl with electric …
Fairy Cakes 125g fresh fruit, such as strawberries, peaches, apples, pears or bananas 125g soft margarine 125g caster sugar 125g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 large eggs 1 tsp natural vanilla extract or cinnamon or ground mixed spice Icing: 250g icing sugar 3 tbsp fruit juice or water edible food colouring sweets or …
Fat Free Chocolate Mud Cake 2 1/2 cups self raising flour 2 cups castor flour 1 cup cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 25 prunes (pitted) 1 cup tinned or cooked apple 2 cups skim milk 3 egg whites 1. Sift dry ingredients together. 2. Beat egg whites until firm. 3. Process prunes in a blender …
Flourless Hazelnut Chocolate Cake 1/3 cup (35g) cocoa powder 1/3 cup (80ml) hot water 150g dark chocolate, melted 150g butter, melted 1 1/3 cups (275g) firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup (125g) hazelnut meal 4 eggs, separated 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, extra 1. Preheat oven to moderate. Grease deep 19cm square cake pan; line base …
Flourless Hazelnut Torte 360g best quality cooking bittersweet chocolate 30g soft unsalted butter 30g castor sugar 12 eggs, separated 1/2 cup hazelnuts Cocoa powder / grated chocolate / fresh berries to garnish 1. Preheat oven to 150c. Grease and line a 26-28cm spring form cake tin with greaseproof paper. 2. Melt the chocolate and butter …
Flourless Lemon Almond Cake 150g almond meal 8 tbsp sweetener 4 large eggs, separated zest of two med sized lemons 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Pinch salt Preheat oven to 190C. Butter and flour an 18cm cake pan and line the bottom with baking paper. Combine the almond meal with 2 tbsp of sweetener. Place another …
Low Carb Orange Muffins 3 egg yolks 3 tbsp cottage cheese 2 tsp orange rind, grated 3 tbsp soy flour, sifted 3 egg whites 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1 pinch salt 1. Preheat oven to 180°C and lightly butter 12-hole muffin pan. 2. Cover and blend egg yolks, cheeses, and water in blender at …
Low Fat Blueberry Muffins Makes 12 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 cup sugar 1 cup skim milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cups blueberries, frozen or fresh Combine all the ingredients, except the blueberries. Gently fold in the blueberries. If …
Lumberjack Cake 2 green apples 185g dates, chopped 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 cup boiling water 125g butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Topping: 60g butter 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/3 cup milk 1 cup shredded coconut 1. …
Chocolate Shortbread 250g butter, cubed, at room temperature 110g (3/4 cup) icing sugar, sifted 1 tsp vanilla essence 300g (2 cups) plain flour 30g (1/4 cup) cocoa powder Extra icing sugar, for dusting Preheat oven to 160°C. Line 2 baking trays with non-stick baking paper. Use electric beaters to beat the butter, icing sugar and …
Gluten-Free Lamingtons 1 cup gluten-free polenta 125g butter, at room temp 1/2 cup castor sugar 2 eggs 1 Tbsp finely grated orange rind 2 Tbsp orange juice 1 cup almond meal 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder 2 cups desiccated coconut Grease a 18 x 28 rectangular slice pan. Line the base and 2 long sides …
Honey Jumbles Honey Jumbles are best made a day before eating – overnight the colour will darken, flavor from the spices develop and improve, and the texture soften to a more cake-like consistency. Don’t worry if the icing seems a little patchy on some biscuits; this is caused by the icing absorbing a little color …
Apple Streusel Cake 120g butter 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 green apples, peeled, cored, sliced into thin rings 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 1/3 cups self-raising flour 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 cup caster sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla …
Malteser Fudge Slice Serves 16 1 Cup self raising flour 3/4 cup cocoa powder 120g maltesers 2 eggs lightly beaten 3/4 cup sugar 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 2 x 200g light vanilla Fruche Icing sugar (optional) 1. Preheat oven to 180 and coat a lamington tin with cooking spray. 2. Sift the flour and cocoa …
Pumpkin Cookies 2 1/2 cups flour of choice 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup margarine 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup mashed pumpkin mash Preheat oven to 190c. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt. …
Lamington Cheesecake Slice Serves 10 18 lamington fingers 1/4 cup moist shredded coconut Filling: 240g block white eating chocolate, chopped 300ml tub thickened cream 1 teaspoon gelatine 2 teaspoons cold water 250g tub mascarpone cheese 125g packet cream cheese 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Topping: 250g block dark eating chocolate, chopped 1/2 …