Nothing says summer like the cherry pie. A must try recipe. Ingredients: (Serves 6-8) 1 recipe basic crust 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 2 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca or cornstarch (cornflour) Zest and juice of 1 lemon 680 g/1½ lb stoned fresh or frozen sweet cherries Method: Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas mark 6. Mix the…
Read more
Serve this pudding with lashings of chantilly cream to make a great family dessert. Ingredients: (Serves 6) 5 g/2 oz unsalted butter 3 tablespoons plain flour 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 3 large eggs, beaten 55 g/2 oz caster sugar 450 ml/15 fl oz milk 1 tablespoon rum (optional) 675 g/1½ lb black cherries, washed and…
Read more
Chocolate baskets filled with Kirsch cream and fresh cherries are delightful treats to serve at a dinner party. Ingredients: (Makes 12) 225 g/8 oz plain chocolate 115 g/4 oz unsalted butter 4 tablespoons golden syrup 140 g/5 oz cornflakes 285 ml/10 fl oz double cream 1 tablespoon icing sugar 2 tablespoons Kirsch or brandy 225…
Read more
Layering the cake with marzipan gives this golden cake a lusciously sticky and indulgent center. It’s particularly good served warm for afternoon tea or morning coffee. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 3 eggs 140 g/5 oz self-raising flour 85 g/3 oz ground almonds 75 g/3…
Read more