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Cookies and cream cheesecake browniesChocolate Brownies150g unsalted butter, 210g Dark chocolate, 150g sugar3 large eggs, at room temperature75g cake flour30g cocoa powder16 oreos MethodPreheat oven to 180C. Add chocolate and butter to a bowl, microwave at 30-second increments until melted, set aside to cool. Mix in the sugar, and beat in the eggs. Sift in the flour, […]
Caramel popcornIngredientsPopcorn60ml vegetable oil1/3 cup corn kernels Caramel100g, unsalted220g demerara sugar170g golden syrup1/2 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda Method:Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.Add corn kernels, and spread out evenly.Cover with a lid and allow the popcorn to pop.Remove from heat when the popping stops and transfer to […]
PB&J Eclairs PREP TIME 25 minutes COOKING TIME 45-60 minutes Choux pastry 300ml water 125g butter 1 cup flour 4 large eggs Filling Peanut butter mousse 240ml whipping cream 115g natural peanut butter 40g icing sugar, sifted 1 tsp vanilla extract 100g raspberry jam, substitute with coulis Chocolate ganache 300g chocolate, chopped 240ml cream Assembly […]
Nutella Cheesecake200g biscuits, I used Bakers Nutticrust60g unsalted butter3 tsp gelatine powder3 tbsp water500g cream cheese, softened1/2 cup soft icing sugar1 cup Nutella1 cup double cream DecorateCrushed biscuits1/2 cup heavy/thickened cream (for whipping)Nutella to drizzle Method:Prepare your baking tin. This recipe is versatile and can be made in a lined 20cm cake tin, or lined […]
Sponsored by Fruzo Foods This crumbed cake layered with berries and cream cheese is just delicious, I served this for tea this weekend and it was an absolute treat. The crumb is moist and so balanced with the tart berries from Fruzo Foods, and don’t even get me started on the cream cheese and streusel […]
This post is sponsored by Bakers Biscuits Is there anything more nostalgic than a box of BAKERS Choice Assorted® biscuits during the festive season? It is so sweet to see my kids enjoy these delicious biscuits just the way I did when I was their age, you should hear my daughter tell me all her […]
Jam TurnoversIngredients:1 sheet all-butter puff pastry1 large egg, whiskedDark brown sugarStrawberry jamStrawberries100g whipped creamicing sugar Method:Heat the oven to 180C. Prepare a baking sheet with baking paper.Cut the pastry into triangles and brush with egg. Sprinkle with sugar and bake for 15 minutes or until browned and puffy.Once cooled, slice and fill with strawberry jam, […]
A delicious twist to an Italian classic. Ingredients:260g cake flour57.5g cup sugar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 tablespoons unsalted butter6 tablespoons dry white wine1 large egg1 egg white, for brushing Method:Add all the dry ingredients to a bowl, rub the butter in until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.Add white wine and whole egg.Knead for 5 minutes […]
I love chocolate, can you tell? Are you looking for a fun baking project this weekend? Well then, welcome to my chocolate wonderland.These Twix bars are absolute heaven, and if I’m allowed to say, they’re even better than the original!Crisp shortbread layered with homemade salted caramel dunked in milk and dark chocolate. If you’re feeling […]
Delicious and creamy salted caramel chocolate ganache recipe, smothered on chocolate cake with chocolate crunchie and salted pretzels. It is the perfect salty, sweet dessert – perfectly balanced and not too sweet – serve on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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