It is truly a sight to behold and a definite indulgent treats to savor the small chocolate cases, filled with Cointreau cream and swirled chocolate. Best to serve this delightful cookies with a glass of the liqueur at the end of a special meal. When making the cases, it is best to make several thin…
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These cute little cookies are deliciously filled with low-fat soft cheese and chopped preserved stem ginger. They are ideal to be served on their own especially for an afternoon tea time. Easy to make and not much ingredients involved. Ingredients: 50 g/2 oz/½ cup plain (all-purpose) four 15 ml/1 tablespoon instant coffee powder 2 eggs…
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Sables are little French cookies, made from egg yolk and butter. They are slightly sweet and crisp. They contrast perfectly with the tangy goat’s cheese and juicy strawberries. These sables are ideal served with fruit. Ingredients: (Makes 24) 75 g/3 oz butter 150 g/5 oz/1¼ cups plain (all-purpose) flour 75 g/3 oz/¾ cup blanched hazelnuts,…
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A mouthwatering supper-time treat, this tart is made with rich short crust pastry. For maximum crispness, the pastry is rolled as thinly as possible and baked directly on a baking sheet at a high temperature. The leeks must be small and thinly sliced so they cook through. They will be tender but still crisp. The…
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This deeply filled cheesecake is sweet and rich with a mousse-like texture and an intense white chocolate flavor. Perfect for any occasion. Ingredients: (Serves 8-10) 140 g/5 oz finely ground digestive crumbs 55 g/2 oz butter, melted 3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips 170 g/6 oz white chocolate 400 g/14 oz cream cheese 140 g/5 oz…
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Tangy with lime, this rich and creamy cheesecake is studded with blueberries, which give it a fabulous texture. Ingredients: (Serves 8-10) 140 g/5 oz finely ground digestive crumbs 55 g/2 oz butter, melted 450 g/1 lb cream cheese 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 175 ml/6 fl oz sour cream 3 large eggs…
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This sweet, honeyed cheesecake with a pine nut base retains the wonderfully distinctive texture of ricotta with the added creaminess of mascarpone. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 140 g/5 oz finely ground disgestive crumbs 55 g/2 oz butter, melted 55 g/2 oz toasted pine nuts 230 g/8 oz ricotta cheese 230 g/8 oz mascarpone cheese 5 tablespoons…
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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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