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Bombay Crush IngredientsMilk Jelly250ml water125ml milk1 tbsp china grass powder/agar agar Bombay crush4 cups vanilla ice cream, plus extra for serving1.5 cups milk1-2 tbsp rose syrup, or more if needed1/2 tsp ground cardamomPinch nutmeg1 tsp basil seedsCrushed pistachios, for serving, optional MethodMilk JellyAdd the water, milk, and china grass powder, and whisk into a saucepan. […]
1 Biscuit dough, 3 ways! Butter biscuit dough (makes 70 biscuits) Ingredients250g unsalted butter, softened at room temperature60g icing sugar, sifted1 tsp vanilla extract270g cake flour, sifted90g corn flour White chocolate almond coconut biscuits1/2 cup almonds, roughly chopped200g white chocolate, melted50g desiccated coconut Chocolate log biscuits60g cocoa powder250g milk chocolate, melted Cardamom rose & pistachio […]
Lemon Meringue Cheesecake – No Bake Ingredients For the lemon curd 4 large egg yolks, save the white for the meringue at the end 140g granulated sugar 1 tbsp lemon zest 80ml fresh lemon juice Pinch of salt 90g Kerrygold butter, at room temperature For the cheesecake 200g coconut biscuits, blitz until fine crumbs 120g […]
Burfee/ Barfi Ingredients500g klim milk powder, sifted160g nestles cream60g ground almonds1 tsp ground cardamom500g icing sugar, sifted¾ cup milk6 tablespoons butter ghee1 tsp vanilla extract or rose waterToasted almonds or pistachios to decorate MethodPrepare a 32cm baking dish with baking paper and set aside.Add Klim to a large mixing bowl along with the ground almonds […]
Coconut Ice Ingredients600g fine desiccated coconut350g icing sugar, sifted60g Klim milk powder1 tsp ground cardamom770g condensed milk1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp rose syrupPink food colouring MethodPrepare a 32 cm rectangular dish with baking paper and set aside. In a large mixing bowl add the desiccated coconut, icing sugar, Klim, and cardamom, and mix till combined. […]
Eggless Chocolate Cake Recipe Ingredients 180g cake flour80g cocoa powder1 tsp baking powder1 tsp bicarbonate of soda180ml vegetable oil280g castor sugar280g plain yoghurt1 tsp vanilla extract120ml Amasi Chocolate Buttercream 225g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature400g icing sugar, sifted40g cocoa powder45ml milk, at room temperature1/4 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla extract Method Preheat the oven to […]
Puri Ingredients240g cake flour, plus extra for kneading2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted1.5 tsp baking powder3/4 cup lukewarm milkPinch of salt500ml vegetable oil, for frying MethodAdd cake flour, baking powder, and salt to a mixing bowl. Add in the melted butter and mix.Add in the warm milk and mix till combined, add more flour if needed […]
Melting Moments Ingredients250g unsalted butter, softened50g icing sugar, sifted250g cake flour, sifted60g cornflour, sifted1 tsp vanilla extract200g milk chocolate, melted MethodHeat the oven to 190°C, prepare two baking trays with baking paper, and set aside.In a stand mixer, beat the butter till smooth, sift in the icing sugar, and continue to beat till pale and […]
Ghost Cakesicles Ingredients300g Vanilla sponge cake150g white chocolate50ml pouring cream200g milk chocolate MethodTo make the chocolate ganache, add 100g of the white chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl, pour over the cream, and microwave at 20-second intervals stirring in between until melted. Set aside to cool. Line a baking sheet with baking paper. Microwave the remaining […]
Oreo and Raspberry Chocolate Skulls Ingredients200g milk chocolate, melted100g milk chocolate50ml cream133g Oreo cookies50g raspberry preserve, substitute with caramel MethodMake the chocolate ganache by adding 100g of chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl, pour the cream into the bowl, and microwave at 30-second intervals stirring in between until the chocolate has melted. Set aside to cool.To […]
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