Desserts

Glazed Lemon & Candied Fruit Sugared Sourdough Buns

Glazed Lemon & Candied Fruit Sugared Sourdough Buns

Makes 2 of each flavour- the recipe makes two flavours  Ready In: 1 hr (plus 1hr30mins proving time)    Good For: Breakfast, morning tea, afternoon tea, high tea, and ANYTIME!!Ingredients 1.3kg strong white flour 600ml warm milk 240g mature sourdough starter...

Best Cheesecake Recipe ‘EVER’

Best Cheesecake Recipe ‘EVER’

Servings 12Ready In: 40mins to make, 2hrs to setGood For: Morning tea, dessert, high tea or gift for someone specialIngredients 260g malt biscuits (crushed) 130g butter- melted and cooled slightly 35g caster sugar 1/2 lemon- zest only 700g cream cheese (remove from...

Tropical Fruit Trifle

Tropical Fruit Trifle

Servings 6Ready In: 60mins           Good For: Dessert, bring a plateIngredients 1 piece vanilla sponge (approx 20 x 20cm) 500g frozen tropical fruit- defrosted 1 lemon 1 1/2 pkts raspberry jelly crystals (85g pkts) 300ml boiling water 400ml cold water 35g custard...

Berry Meringue Roulade with Lemon Curd and Berry Compote

Berry Meringue Roulade with Lemon Curd and Berry Compote

Servings 8Ready In: 1 hourGood For: DessertIngredients 160g egg white 320g caster sugar- meringue pinch salt 1 tsp cornflour 1 tsp white vinegar 60g cashew nuts cooked with 1 tsp olive oil till golden brown- chopped 250ml double cream 60g sugar-soured cream 50g sour...

Spiced Apple & Golden Sultana Strudel

Spiced Apple & Golden Sultana Strudel

Servings 6-8Ready In: 1hr 10mins  Good For: Morning tea, brunch, lunch, snack, dessert, Ingredients 190g strong flour 80ml warm water 30ml vegetable oil 1/4 tsp salt 1tsp lemon juice 6 green apples- peeled 130g golden raisins 40g caster 1 lemon- zest only 50g...

Pavlova with Mixed Berries and Sweetened Cream (GF)

Pavlova with Mixed Berries and Sweetened Cream (GF)

Makes 12-14 Ready In:  1hr 45minsGood For: Dinner party, dessert, pot luck meal etcIngredients 200ml egg white (4 eggs) 400g caster sugar 2 dsp cornflour 1dsp white vinegar large pinch salt  1 x recipe berry compote (see recipe section/cakes and mini-baked delights)...

Strawberry Fluid Gel

Strawberry Fluid Gel

Makes  2 cups (500ml)Ready In: 10 minsGood For: Sweets sauce, desserts & cakes Ingredients 400g frozen or fresh strawberries 220g caster sugar 1 lemon-juice only 1/4 tsp vanilla essence 6g agar-agar Step by Step InstructionsStep 1 Fluid gels are frequently used by...

My Favourite Lemon Curd Recipe 🍋

My Favourite Lemon Curd Recipe 🍋

Makes 3 litresReady In: 20minsGood For: Fillings, spreads, pastries, pies etcIngredients 10 eggs- beaten thoroughly or whisked  410ml fresh lemon juice 5 tsp lemon zest 220g caster sugar 1 tsp salt 400g butter- room temperature Step by Step Instructions Step 1 Having...

Baked Alaska

Baked Alaska

Servings 4Ready In: 25minsGood For: DessertIngredients 4 balls of ice cream- choice of flavour or flavours 20cm x 10cm piece of sponge (or approximately)- chocolate or vanilla 100g egg white (or 2 egg whites approx) 200g caster sugar 50ml water pinch cream of tartar...

Berry Compote

Berry Compote

Makes 250mlReady In: 5minsGood For: Sauce, filling, flavouring and much moreIngredients 200g frozen berries-any variety 120g sugar 40ml water 3tsp lemon juice few drops vanilla 1tsp cornflour 3tsp water to mix Step by Step Instructions Step 1 Heat berries and water...