This stunning dessert is a recipe that is sure to be turned to time and time again. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 225 g/8 oz chocolate digestive biscuits 140 g/5 oz unsalted butter 325 g/12 oz white chocolate 235 ml/8 fl oz whipping cream 550 g/1¼ lb full-fat cream cheese 5 tablespoons caster sugar 1½ tablespoons plain…
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The biscuits can be easily crushed in a food processor but if you don’t have one, just put them into a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 115 g/4 oz margarine 225 g/8 oz chocolate digestive biscuits, finely crushed 675 g/1 lb full-fat cream cheese 175 g/6 oz caster sugar…
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Naughty but oh so nice. These individual tartlets look great when piled on a tray. Ingredients: (Makes 8) 140 g/5 oz unsalted butter, cubed 2 tablespoons caster sugar 1 egg yolk 225 g/8 oz plain flour, sifted 300 ml/10 fl oz cream 275 g/10 oz dark chocolate 2 eggs, separated 2 tablespoons rum 455 g/1…
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This oozy dessert is begging to be served with lashings of real vanilla ice cream and is at its very best eaten warm from the oven. Ingredients: (Serves 8-10) 175 g/6 oz plain flour, sifted 28 g/1 oz cocoa powder 140 g/5 oz unsalted butter, cubed 40 g/1½ oz ground almonds 40 g/1½ oz icing…
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This super shortcrust pastry melts in the mouth. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 175 g/6 oz plain flour, sifted 28 g/1 oz cocoa powder 140 g/5 oz unsalted butter, cubed 40 g/1½ oz ground almonds 40 g/1½ oz icing sugar 1 egg yolk 2-3 tablespoons cold water 900 g/2 lb ripe peaches 55 g/2 oz caster sugar…
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This wonderful fruity bread is delicious served for breakfast. Ingredients: (Serves 8-10) 225 g/8 oz strong white bread flour ½ teaspoon salt 120 g/4½ oz unsalted butter 1 tablespoon dried easy blend yeast 5 tablespoons caster sugar 1 egg, beaten 6 tablespoons warm milk 85 g/3 oz chopped, dried apricots 55 g/2 oz milk chocolate…
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These traditional nutty pastries are a feature of Greek, Cypriot and Turkish cuisine. Ingredients: (Makes 16) 115 g/4 oz walnuts, chopped 115 g/4 oz pistachios, chopped 55 g/2 oz caster sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 85 g/3 oz plain chocolate, finely chopped 85 g/3 oz unsalted butter, melted 7 large sheets filo pastry 85 g/3…
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The original recipe was devised in Vienna in 1832 and kept a closely guarded secret! Ingredients: (Serves 10-12) 175 g/6 oz plain chocolate 175 g/6 oz unsalted butter 115 g/4 oz caster sugar 3 large eggs, separated 140 g/5 oz plain flour 1 tablespoon water 115 g/4 oz apricot jam 175 g/6 oz plain chocolate,…
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