Summer dessert meets cocktail hour! Ingredients: (Serves 6-8) 1 recipe basic crumb crust 675 g/1½ lb strawberries, hulled and halved 1 tablespoon lime zest 60 ml/2 fl oz fresh lime juice 400 g/14-oz tin sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons rum 2 tablespoons Cointreau (optional) 355 ml/12 fl oz whipping cream Sliced strawberries, for garnish Method:…
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This easy-to-assemble dessert takes all the ingredients from the classic sundae and turns it into a kid-friendly summer pie. Ingredients: (Serves 6-8) 1 recipe basic crumb crust 355 ml/12 fl oz hot fudge sauce, shop-bought or homemade 2 large bananas, sliced ½ liter/17 fl oz vanilla ice cream, slightly softened 235 ml/8 fl oz whipping…
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These delightful fluffy treats are a little bit like cheesecake and a little bit like mousse. Ingredients: (Makes 12) 225 g/8 oz chocolate digestive biscuits, crushed 115 g/4 oz unsalted butter, melted 55 g/2 oz desiccated coconut 225 g/8 oz low-fat soft cheese 285 ml/10 fl oz double cream 115 g/4 oz pink marshmallows 115…
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Meringue is the ideal dessert for anyone on a gluten-free diet, and this simple cake sandwiched with strawberries and cream makes the perfect choice. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 170 g/6 oz toasted hazelnuts 300 g/10½ oz caster sugar 5 egg whites 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar For the filling: 120 ml/4 fl oz…
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This simple, light, creamy gateau is perfect to serve for dessert, or for a summer afternoon tea when strawberries are in season and at their sweet and juicy best. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 85 g/3 oz toasted hazelnuts 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 3 eggs 110…
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