Be sure to use firm, ripe bananas to achieve the perfect balance of melted chocolate, smooth banana and crunchy almonds. Ingredients: (Serves 4-6) 4 sheets filo pastry, thawed if frozen 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 ripe bananas 40 g (1½ oz) plain chocolate chips 28 g (1 oz) flaked almonds Method: Preheat the oven…
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With peanut butter, chocolate pastry and smooth ganache, this dessert is not just for kids. Ingredients: (Makes 8) 1 recipe chocolate sweet crust 115 g (4 oz) smooth peanut butter 115 g (4 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 55 g (2 oz) granulated sugar ½ teaspoons vanilla essence 120 ml (4…
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A chocolate pie that is as smooth as silk – how can you go wrong? Ingredients: (Serves 6-8) ½ recipe basic crust 55 g/2 oz unsalted butter 115 g/4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate 225 g/8 oz caster sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch (cornflour) 3 large eggs 1½ teaspoon vanilla essence 475 ml/16 fl oz whipping cream 1…
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This decadent pie is named for its four delectable layers of chocolate. Ingredients: (Serve 6-8) 1 recipe chocolate wafer crumb crust 830 ml/1 pt 8 fl oz whipping cream 115 g/4 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped 170 g/6 oz plain chocolate chips ½ teaspoon vanilla essence Pinch of salt 3 large egg whites ¼ teaspoon cream…
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Make this for your favorite chocoholics. It is a dessert for children and adults alike. Ingredients: (Serves 6-8) 1 recipe chocolate wafer crumb crust 4 large egg yolks 170 g/6 oz caster sugar 40 g/1½ oz cornstarch (cornflour) ¼ teaspoon salt 715 ml/1 pt 4 fl oz whole milk 115 g/4 oz plain chocolate, melted and…
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This is a very rich mousse. As the quantities are generous, you can also divide the mixture into 8 and serve in smaller glasses or espresso cups. Ingredients: (Serves 4) 175 g/6 oz white chocolate 1 tablespoon Cointreau liqueur 2½ tablespoons water 285 ml/10 fl oz double cream 115 g/4 oz mint crisp plain chocolate…
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These pretty desserts can be made well in advance – just loosely wrap the individual frozen oranges in food bags and freeze until ready to use. Ingredients: (Serves 4) 4 large oranges 225 g/8 oz granulated sugar 175 ml/6 fl oz water 600 ml/1 pint shop-bought orange sorbet 55 g/2 oz grated plain chocolate Method:…
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Although traditional mint choc chip ice cream is always green and very minty, this sophisticated recipe has a much more subtle flavor. Ingredients: (Serves 4) 600 ml/1 pint full cream milk 225 g/8 oz caster sugar 28 g/1 oz glucose 285 ml/10 fl oz double cream 4 egg yolks 55 g/2 oz mint-flavored plain chocolate,…
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