This frozen pie is a wonderful way to get your daily dose of vitamin C….. Ingredients: (Serves 6-8) 1 recipe basic crumb crust 1 sachet powdered gelatine 75 ml/2½ fl oz cranberry juice 6 medium oranges, segmented 475 ml/16 fl oz plain yoghurt Fresh mint leaves, for garnish Method: Preheat the oven to 175°C/350°F/Gas mark…
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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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This recipe also makes great petits fours when sliced into delicate cubes and served in pretty paper cases. Ingredients: (Makes 12) 325 g/12 oz pack shortbread biscuits 55 g/2 oz dried apricots 28 g/1 oz pistachio nuts 28 g/1 oz flake almonds, toasted 3 tablespoons glace cherries 28 g/1 oz crystallized ginger 115 ml/4 fl…
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This classic combination of flavors really is hard to beat. Using fresh-squeezed orange juice in the icing will give it a delicate orange color. Ingredients: (Makes 10) 300 g/11 oz tin mandarin segments, drained 225 g/8 oz self-raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind 115 g/4…
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This chilled orange cheesecake is significantly lower in fat than many classic cheesecakes. Instead of rich and indulgent cream cheese this recipe uses cottage cheese and fromage frais to produce a deliciously cream cake with a distinctive texture. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 110 g/4 oz finely ground digestive crumbs 50 g/1¾ oz low-fat spread, melted 285…
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This moist, sticky cake is best serve with a fork. For a wicked twist, serve it with a generous dollop of creme fraiche or drenched in double cream. Ingredients: (Serves 8-10) For the cake: 1 orange 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 3 eggs 140 g/5 oz self-raising flour…
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This classic cake is light and citrussy – great served with tea or coffee. Ingredients: (Serves8-10) For the cake: 170 g/6 oz butter at room temperature 140 g/5 oz caster sugar Finely grated zest of 1½ oranges 3 eggs 175 g/6 oz self-raising flour 2½ tablespoon poppyseeds For the icing: 2 oranges 260 g/9 oz…
Read moreThe perfect recipe for anyone afraid of baking – because there’s no baking involved. Just assemble the ingredients, then chill overnight before turning out a luxcious creamy cake. Ingredients: (Serves ) 60 g/2 oz toasted hazelnuts, chopped 225 g/8 oz mascarpone cheese 2 tablespons icing sugar, sifted Finely grated zest of 1 orange Juice of…
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