Tag: Desserts

TROPICAL GREEN SMOOTHIE

TROPICAL GREEN SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup greek yogurt (I used Vanilla flavored) 1/4 cup Almond Milk (I used Vanilla flavored) 1 banana Juice from 1 medium sized orange Juice from 1/2 lime 1 1/2 cup chopped pineapple (I used frozen) 1 packed cup fresh baby spinach INSTRUCTIONS: Add all ingredients to blender or processor. Blend or pulse 

GOLDEN CARAMEL SELF-SAUCING PUDDING

GOLDEN CARAMEL SELF-SAUCING PUDDING

Ingredients: 60g butter, melted1¼ cups brown sugar4 tablespoons golden syrup1½ cups flour2 teaspoons baking powder⅔ cup whole milk1 tablespoon cornflourvanilla icecream and/or cream to serve Method: Preheat the oven to 170C and lightly grease a 26cm x 20cm baking dish.  Mix half the melted butter 

Lime cheesecake

Lime cheesecake

INGREDIENTS:

  • BASE
  • 2 x 200g packets Tennis biscuits, crushed
  • 120g butter, melted
  • FILLING
  • 2 tsp gelatine powder
  • 65ml cold water
  • 1 x 250g tub smooth cottage cheese
  • 1 x 385g tin sweetened condensed milk
  • 125ml (. cup) strained fresh lime juice
  • zest of 2 limes
  • 250ml (1 cup) whipping cream
  • LIME JELLY
  • 1 tsp gelatine powder
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 80ml (⅓ cup) fresh lime juice
  • 170ml water
  • 100g white sugar
  • thinly sliced fresh lime slices, to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1-Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line the base of a 23cm springform cake tin with baking paper. Lightly oil the sides of the tin.

2-For the base, combine the biscuit crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of the prepared tin, making sure the layer is even. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 5 – 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

3-Place the 2 tsp gelatine powder in a small, microwave-safe bowl about the size of a teacup. Add the 65ml cold water. Set aside to soak for 1 minute. Once soaked, microwave in 10-second bursts until the gelatine has dissolved. Set aside.

4-In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat together the cottage cheese, condensed milk, 125ml strained fresh lime juice and lime zest until well mixed. Fold in the warm gelatine.

5-In a clean bowl under the stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the cream to stiff peak stage. Gently fold into the condensed milk mixture.

6-Pour the mixture over the cooled crust and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours.

7-For the lime jelly, place the 1 tsp gelatine powder in a small, microwave-safe bowl about the size of a teacup. Add the 2 tbsp cold water. Set aside to soak for 1 minute. Once soaked, microwave in 10-second bursts until the gelatine has dissolved. Set aside.

8-Place 80ml (⅓ cup) fresh lime juice, 170ml water and 100g sugar into a small pot over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Add the gelatine, mix well, remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

9-Once the cheesecake has set for a minimum of 4 hours, remove from fridge and pour the cooled jelly mixture over. Return to the fridge for at least another 4 hours to set the jelly.

10-To serve, remove from fridge and, using a palette knife, loosen the sides of the cheesecake from the tin. Place on a serving plate and garnish with the fresh lime slices.

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Image Source:*foodandhome.co.za

Source:foodandhome.co.za

SNOWBALL COOKIES

SNOWBALL COOKIES

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup butter softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup finely chopped pecans 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats. Place the butter and granulated sugar in the 

Vanilla Ice Cream for Lemon Curd-Pistachio Sundaes

Vanilla Ice Cream for Lemon Curd-Pistachio Sundaes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 3/4 cup sugar, divided  1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped and pod reserved 6 large egg yolks Directions : Step 1Combine cream, milk, and salt in a saucepan. Add 1/4 cup 

Tandoori ananas

Tandoori ananas

Ingredients :

GRILLED PINEAPPLE:

  • 1/2 pineapple, cut into 2 inch chunks
  • 1 star anise, broken into smaller pieces
  • 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tbsp of honey
  • 1 pinch of chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp chaat masala

ROSE ICE CREAM:

  • 500ml of double cream
  • 50g of caster sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp of rose syrup

Method :

1To make the rose ice cream, put the double cream and sugar into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Remove from the flame and set aside for 10 minutes

  • 500ml of double cream
  • 50g of caster sugar

2In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth, and add to the warm double cream, whisking constantly

  • 3 egg yolks

3Pass the mixture through a fine sieve, and add the rose syrup. Mix well, then transfer to a freezer container and freeze overnight

  • 1 tbsp of rose syrup

4Pierce the pineapple flesh with segments of the star anise and set aside

  • 1/2 pineapple, cut into 2 inch chunks
  • 1 star anise, broken into smaller pieces

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Source:greatbritishchefs.com

Raw Double Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

Raw Double Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

Ingredients: Crust 1 ¾ cups raw walnuts or almonds ½ cup raw cacao nibs 1/8 teaspoon Himalayan crystal salt ¾ teaspoon cherry extract 1 tablespoon raw chocolate powder ¾ cup raisins Filling 3 cups raw cashews (soak them 1-2 hours, and then strain) 1/3 cup raw 

EASY DESSERT IDEA: BANANA COMPOTE

EASY DESSERT IDEA: BANANA COMPOTE

Ingredients: 6 very ripe bananas 1 cup sugar 2 cinnamon sticks Instructions: Cut the bananas into round slices. Place the banana slices in a pot, cover with sugar and submerge the cinnamon sticks into the bananas. Cook on the stovetop on low heat (with the 

Dark chocolate-cherry cheesecakes

Dark chocolate-cherry cheesecakes

Ingredients:

graham cracker crumbs

⅔ cup(s)
plain lowfat Greek yogurt

14 Tbsp, divided

low fat cream cheese

8 oz, at room temperature

egg(s)

2 large
sugar

⅔ cup(s)
vanilla extract

1 tsp
unsweetened frozen sour red cherries

10 oz, or sweet cherries

sugar

1 Tbsp
fresh lemon juice

1 tsp
table salt

1 pinch
cornstarch

2 tsp
water

2 tsp, cold

60-69% dark chocolate

½ oz, shaved

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 12-hole muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs with 2 Tbsp yogurt until evenly moistened; using the back of a spoon, press 1 Tbsp crumb mixture into bottom of each prepared muffin cup.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat together remaining yogurt, cream cheese, eggs, 2/3 c sugar and vanilla; spoon evenly into muffin cups. Bake until top is set, 15-20 minutes; let cool and then chill in refrigerator 2 hours (can make up to 2 days ahead).
  4. Meanwhile, to make topping, combine cherries, remaining 1 Tbsp sugar, lemon juice and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Using a potato masher, lightly crush cherries. Combine cornstarch with cold water; stir into cherry mixture and simmer 1 minute. Cool cherry topping completely before using (may be made up to 1 day ahead).
  5. To serve, top each cheesecake with 1 Tbsp cherry topping; evenly divide chocolate shavings over top.
  6. Serving size: 1 cheesecake

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Palm Springs Date Shake

Palm Springs Date Shake

INGREDIENTS: ¼ cup walnuts ½ cup Deglet Noor or Medjool dates, pitted Pinch of ground cinnamon Pinch of kosher salt 1 cup vanilla ice cream RECIPE PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 350°. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until slightly darkened in color