This wonderful cheesecake just melts in the mouth and makes a fabulous dessert or an extra-indulgent afternoon treat. It’s rich, creamy, and with jut the prefect hit of bitter chocolate. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 170 g/6 oz finely ground digestive crumbs 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting 80 g/3 oz butter, melted 200…
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These delicious apple slices are not hard to make by using ready-made sweet pastry and custard. This is a cookie that has all the ingredients of one of the world’s most popular desserts. Ingredients: (Makes 16) 350 g/12 oz ready-made sweet pastry 1 large cooking apple, about 250 g/9 oz 30 ml/2 tablespoons caster (superfine)…
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A sweet cream cheese and dried fruit filling with a hint of mint makes these cookies really special. They are ideal for reducing hunger pangs after school or work. Ingredients: (Makes 24) 350 g/12 oz/3 cups plain (all-purpose) flour 200 g/7 oz/scant 1 cup unsalted (sweet) butter, diced 1 egg, beaten Caster (superfine) sugar, for…
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Unlike a classic baked cheesecake, this creamy, intensely flavored cheesecake relies on gelatine to set it. Serve with fresh strawberries on the side to make a delicious cake that everyone will love. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 140 g/5 oz finely ground digestive biscuit crumbs 80 g/3 oz butter, melted 260 g/9 oz cream cheese 140 g/5…
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Lower in fat than some classic cheesecakes, this recipe combines cream cheese with fat-free fromage frais to make a cheesecake with a light, creamy, almost mousse-like filling with a fresh, lemony zing. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 140 g/5 oz gingernuts 55 g/2 oz butter, melted 400 g/14 oz low-fat cream cheese 200 g/7 oz fat-free fromage…
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Dark, tangy blackcurrant compote make a wonderful contrast of flavor and color in this luxurious cheesecake. You can use fresh or frozen blackcurrants. Ingredients: (Serves 8-10) For the cake: 140 g/5 oz finely ground digestive crumbs 55 g/2 oz butter, melted 510 g/18 oz cream cheese 240 ml/8 fl oz sour cream 140 g/5 oz…
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Sweet and creamy with the distinctive bitter flavor of coffee, this luscious cheesecake makes a fabulous dessert or a treat to serve with coffee. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 140 g/5 oz finely ground digestive crumbs 55 g/2 oz butter, melted 570 g/1 lb 4 oz mascarpone 5 tablespoons creme fraiche 4 tablespoons instant coffee dissolved in…
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These ever-popular nut and dried fruit cookies will definitely achieves a glorious luxury with the addition of orange liqueur. The mini version will definitely be delicious with dessert or with after-dinner coffee and liqueurs. The baking method is simple and easy. Ingredients: (Makes about 24) 50 g/2 oz/ΒΌ cup soft light brown sugar 15 ml/1…
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