These little tarts delight the senses with their combination of flavors and textures – delicate fruit sitting atop a creamy filling, encased by a crunchy shell. Ingredients: (Makes 16) 1 recipe hazelnut sweet crust 1 recipe basic pastry cream 4-6 400-g/14-oz tins apricot halves in syrup, drained 55 g/2 oz apricot jelly or strained apricot…
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There’s stacks of sophistication in these triple-tiered chocolate rounds sandwiched with a light creamy filling. They are elegant enough to serve for dessert. The chocolate could be spread over heart shapes instead, for a special Valentine’s Day dessert. Ingredients: (Makes 4) 175 g/6 oz plain (semisweet) chocolate, chopped 45 ml/3 tablespoons single (light) cream 30…
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This simple, light, creamy gateau is perfect to serve for dessert, or for a summer afternoon tea when strawberries are in season and at their sweet and juicy best. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 85 g/3 oz toasted hazelnuts 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 3 eggs 110…
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Sweet, nutty and rich with the intense flavor of apricot, this simple loaf cake is perfect for any occasion. Bake it when you have guests for coffee, or just enjoy it as an everyday treat. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 110 g/4 oz roasted hazelnuts 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 100 g/3 oz caster sugar…
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