Apple pie

For this apple pie, you will need: 4 medium bramley apples, peeled and cut into 1.5cm cubes 400g plain white flour 150g butter, cut into 1cm cubes 85g margarine 150g sugar 2 tbsp granulated sugar 4 cloves 2 tbsp iced water 200ml water (makes one 8-inch pie) In a large bowl combine the flour, 50g […]

Tiramisu

For this tiramisu, you will need: About 180g sponge fingers 1/2 cup chilled espresso coffee 1/2 cup coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua or Tia Maria 1 3/4 cup mascarpone 1 1/2 cup whipping cream 100g caster sugar 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (serves 4-6) Whisk together the mascarpone, cream and sugar in a bowl until slightly […]

Strawberry and cream pancakes

For strawberry and cream pancakes(crepes), you will need: 160g plain flour 350g strawberries – washed, prepared and cut into 1/2cm slices pinch of salt 2 eggs 330ml milk 300ml double or whipping cream 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 1 1/2 tbsp caster sugar 30g softened butter extra butter for frying (makes 8 small filled pancakes) Blend […]

Blueberry pie

For blueberry pie, you will need: 600g fresh blueberries 400g plain white flour 150g butter, cut into 1cm cubes 85g margarine 150g sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tbsp granulated sugar 2 tbsp iced water (makes one 8-inch pie) In a large bowl combine the flour, 50g sugar, butter and margarine by working together with […]

Rice pudding

For rice pudding, you will need: 900ml full fat (4%) milk 600ml single cream 125g sugar 150g pudding rice 6 tbsp strawberry or other fruit preserve caster sugar and cinnamon powder for dusting (serves 6) Heat the milk, cream and sugar in a pan until nearly boiling, stirring frequently. Put the pudding rice at the […]

Apple crumble

For this apple crumble, you will need: Crumble topping: 8oz wholewheat flour 3oz cold butter, cut into cubes 4oz soft brown sugar Fruit filling: 4 large bramley cooking apples, peeled and cut into medium chunks 1oz soft brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 2 tbsp water To serve: 1 pint warm […]

Chocolate roulade

For chocolate roulade, you will need: 4 tbsp cocoa powder 150ml milk 4 eggs, separated 125g caster sugar 150ml double cream 150ml Greek yogurt strawberries and grated chocolate (serves 8) 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 20cm x 30cm Swiss roll tin with baking parchment. 2. In a small saucepan, […]

Creme brulee

For creme brulee, you will need: 900ml double cream 1 vanilla pod 160g caster sugar granulated brown sugar (not too fine) for the topping 10 medium egg yolks (serves 12) 1. Pre-heat the oven to 140°C (275°F). 2. Pour the cream into a saucepan. Split the vanilla pod lengthways and scrape the seeds into the […]

Chocolate earl grey pots de creme

For the puddings: 2 cups cream 120 grams dark chocolate, chopped 2 bags of earl grey tea 6 egg yolks 3 Tablespoons of sugar For the Cointreau cream: 1/2 cup whipping cream 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar 2-3 Teaspoons cointreau How to make Chocolate Earl Grey Pots de Creme Pots de Creme is a thick and […]

Banana buttermilk pancakes

For banana buttermilk pancakes you will need: 5 oz (150g) plain flour 3 small ripe bananas, mashed with a fork 1/2 tspn of baking powder 4 fl oz (120ml) buttermilk 3fl oz (75ml) cold water 3 large eggs 1-2 oz (25-50g) butter Golden syrup to serve (serves 6) Directions: Sieve the flour and baking powder […]