The biscuits can be easily crushed in a food processor but if you don’t have one, just put them into a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 115 g/4 oz margarine 225 g/8 oz chocolate digestive biscuits, finely crushed 675 g/1 lb full-fat cream cheese 175 g/6 oz caster sugar…
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Naughty but oh so nice. These individual tartlets look great when piled on a tray. Ingredients: (Makes 8) 140 g/5 oz unsalted butter, cubed 2 tablespoons caster sugar 1 egg yolk 225 g/8 oz plain flour, sifted 300 ml/10 fl oz cream 275 g/10 oz dark chocolate 2 eggs, separated 2 tablespoons rum 455 g/1…
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This oozy dessert is begging to be served with lashings of real vanilla ice cream and is at its very best eaten warm from the oven. Ingredients: (Serves 8-10) 175 g/6 oz plain flour, sifted 28 g/1 oz cocoa powder 140 g/5 oz unsalted butter, cubed 40 g/1½ oz ground almonds 40 g/1½ oz icing…
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This super shortcrust pastry melts in the mouth. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 175 g/6 oz plain flour, sifted 28 g/1 oz cocoa powder 140 g/5 oz unsalted butter, cubed 40 g/1½ oz ground almonds 40 g/1½ oz icing sugar 1 egg yolk 2-3 tablespoons cold water 900 g/2 lb ripe peaches 55 g/2 oz caster sugar…
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These traditional nutty pastries are a feature of Greek, Cypriot and Turkish cuisine. Ingredients: (Makes 16) 115 g/4 oz walnuts, chopped 115 g/4 oz pistachios, chopped 55 g/2 oz caster sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 85 g/3 oz plain chocolate, finely chopped 85 g/3 oz unsalted butter, melted 7 large sheets filo pastry 85 g/3…
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This cake is decorated in chocolate leaves that look fabulous but are easy to make. Ingredients: (Serves 10-12) 4 eggs 115 g/4 oz plain flour, sifted 85 g/3 oz plain flour, sifted 28 g/1 oz cocoa powder, sifted 3 tablespoons Kirsch or Framboise 340 g/12 oz white chocolate, broken into pieces 115 g/4 oz plain…
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This cake slices beautifully making it ideal to serve as part of a celebratory meal. Ingredients: (Serves 12) 85 g/3 oz ground almonds 115 g/4 oz caster sugar 8 eggs 60 g/2½ oz self-raising flour 55 g/2 oz granulated sugar 60 ml/2 fl oz water 235 ml/8 fl oz single cream 255 g/9 oz unsalted…
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This stunning cake makes a lighter alternative to the traditional dark Christmas cake. Ingredients: (Serves 12-16) 255 g/9 oz unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 255 g/9 oz caster sugar 5 eggs 175 g/6 oz plain flour 175 g/6 oz self-raising flour 2 oranges, finely grated rind and juice 115 g/4 oz dried apricots, chopped…
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