This tasty cross between a cheesecake and a slice travels well and is the perfect dessert for a day out with the family. Ingredients: (Makes 10) 175 g/6 oz plain chocolate 55 g/2 oz unsalted butter 2 eggs 175 g/6 oz caster sugar 65 g/2½ oz plain flour 55 g/2 oz self-raising flour ½ teaspoon…
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Flapjack should be a pantry staple. It’s wholesome and filling, and is the perfect snack for that gap between breakfast and lunch. Ingredients: (Makes 15) 280 g/10 oz unsalted butter 115 g/4 oz light brown sugar 225 g/8 oz golden syrup 450 g/1 lb porridge oats ½ teaspoon round ginger 55 g/ oz milk chocolate…
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These deliciously rich and sticky brownies are ideal for a picnic or day out. Ingredients: (Makes 10) 225 g/8 oz plain chocolate 140 g/5 oz unsalted butter 2 eggs 140 g/5 oz caster sugar Few drops vanilla extract 55 g/2 oz self-raising flour, sifted 115 g/4 oz pecans, chopped 115 g/4 oz white chocolate, roughly…
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These fruity muffins turn a lovely pink color and looks wonderful for a party. Ingredients: (Makes 20) 3 eggs 235 ml/8 fl oz vegetable oil 340 g/12 oz caster sugar 225 g/8 oz frozen mixed red berries, defrosted, retaining the juice 115 g/4 oz white chocolate chips 455 g/1 lb self-raising flour 2 teaspoons baking…
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Red and green maraschino cherries add a jolly finish to each light and creamy morsel. A great melt-in-the-mouth treat for Christmas. Ingredients: (Makes 12 pieces) 2 cups all-purpose flour ²⁄3 cup packed brown sugar ²⁄3 cup cold butter 1 cup chopped walnuts For the filling: 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened ½ cup…
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Make Christmas dazzle with this showstopping cheesecake. Each slice is loaded with fun, festive candy toppings. Ingredients: (16 servings) 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs ½ cup pecan, toasted and finely chopped 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 6 tablespoons butter, melted For the filling: 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 3…
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This delicious fruit cake definitely has just the right mix of nuts and fruit to make it a favorite in the house. Ingredients: (16 servings) 3 cups whole red and green candied cherries 3 cups diced candied pineapple 450 g/1 lb shelled walnuts 280 g/10 oz golden raisins 1 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 5…
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Try substituting rum extract for vanilla in a classic spritz recipe, and the end result was a cookie that tasted a lot like eggnog. Ingredients: (Makes about 7 dozens) 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 egg 1½ teaspoons rum extract 2½ cups all purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt Colored sugar Method: In…
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