This is a quick and easy crust to make, and is well suited for cream pies and frozen pies. Ingredients: 170 g/6 oz digestive biscuit crumbs (approximately 11 digestive biscuits crushed in a food processor 70 g/2½ oz unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon sugar or honey 1 tablespoon plain flour Method: Preheat the oven to…
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This is a very rich mousse. As the quantities are generous, you can also divide the mixture into 8 and serve in smaller glasses or espresso cups. Ingredients: (Serves 4) 175 g/6 oz white chocolate 1 tablespoon Cointreau liqueur 2½ tablespoons water 285 ml/10 fl oz double cream 115 g/4 oz mint crisp plain chocolate…
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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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The bitterness of the coffee combined with the sweetness of the chocolate and meringue, makes this bombe truly mouthwatering. Ingredients: (Serves 6-8) 3 large eggs, separated 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 5 tablespoons Kahlua 475 ml/16 fl oz whipping cream 140 g/5 oz shop-bought meringues, crushed 1 tablespoon coarsely ground espresso coffee 285 ml/10 fl…
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Although traditional mint choc chip ice cream is always green and very minty, this sophisticated recipe has a much more subtle flavor. Ingredients: (Serves 4) 600 ml/1 pint full cream milk 225 g/8 oz caster sugar 28 g/1 oz glucose 285 ml/10 fl oz double cream 4 egg yolks 55 g/2 oz mint-flavored plain chocolate,…
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This tart elevates the brownie from snack food to a sophisticated dessert. Ingredients: (Serves 6-8) 70 g/2½ oz plain flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 85 g/3 oz unsweetened chocolate 85 g/3 oz unsalted butter 225 g/8 oz granulated sugar 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 115 g/4 oz fresh…
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This light and tart pie is the perfect way to end a special meal. Ingredients: (Serves 6-8) ½ recipe basic crust 225 g/8 oz granulated sugar 35 g/1¼ oz cornstarch (cornflour) Pinch of salt 285 ml/10 fl oz warm water 60 ml/2 fl oz fresh lemon juice Zest from 1 lemon 3 large egg yolks,…
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This wonderful crumble is comfort food at its very best. Should give it a try. Ingredients: (Serves 4) 340 g/12 oz strawberries, hulled 340 g/12 oz rhubarb 55 g/8 oz caster sugar 140 g/5 oz plain flour 28 g/1 oz cocoa powder 115 g/4 oz unsalted butter, diced 28 g/1 oz ground almonds 7 amaretti…
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