This classic cheesecake is brilliant with fresh berries or my plum curd dolloped on top! 200g biscuit crumbs (I used gingernuts) 80g butter 500g cream cheese, soft 250g sour cream ½ cup sugar 4 eggs 3 tbsp cornflour zest and juice of a lemon Crush the biscuits until you have fine breadcrumbs. I…
This is a great way to use up your egg yolks left over from making meringues (see page X). Use it to sandwich a classic sponge together with lashings of whipped cream, dollop over ice cream, or smear over a classic cheesecake. 300ml plum puree* 6 egg yolks 1 cup sugar 125g butter, chopped…
The perfect summer treat. Make this a few days ahead and impress your guests when you bring this out at the end of the meal. Can’t find or don’t like Amaretto biscuits? Use leftover meringues, making it gluten free too! 3 egg whites ¾ cup sugar ½ cup water 300ml cream 2 cups crushed…
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES Whether it’s with homemade ice cream or store bought, with a variety of toppings you have a fun activity and decadent dessert. Topping ideas Fresh fruit Marshmallows Chocolate pretzels Honey roasted peanuts Brownie or cookie crumbs Sprinkles Whipped cream Chocolate Sauce 200g chocolate, chopped 1 cup cream Place…
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES I love tiramisu and this version is not only perfect for the summer but a lot easier! Plus, if you don’t finish it in one sitting, it will keep in the freezer for another day. 1 packet or 24 savoiardi biscuits* 1 cup espresso coffee 1 cup Kahlua…
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES This twist on the classic English summer pudding uses rich brioche bread (I used one from Volare). You could also use a Christmas Panettone (available from Vetro). Filled with gorgeous white chocolate ice cream and served with fresh berries, it is a real showstopper that will easily feed…
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images ASHLEE DECAIRES Making home-made ice cream won’t save you money but it is worth it! An ice cream maker definitely makes it easier. You can either buy a stand-alone machine, or many food mixers have ice cream attachments as added extras. If you don’t have a machine you can still…
Recipe: Wayne Good | Images: Ashlee DeCaires 4 eggs, separated ½ tbsp cornflour 90g caster sugar 125ml milk 315ml cream 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 tbsp orange water toasted flaked almonds and the zest of an orange to garnish. Caramelised Sugar Syrup ½ cup caster sugar ½ cup water To make the sugar syrup, place…
Recipe: Vicki Ravlich-Horan | Images: Ashlee DeCaires For the pastry: 1¼ cups flour ½ cup icing sugar ½ cup cocoa ¼ cup oil (sunflower or coconut) ¼ cup chilled water For the filling: 1½ cups coconut cream 350g dark chocolate, chopped ¼ cup coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla extract Make the pastry by mixing the…
Recipe: Vicki Ravlich-Horan | Images: Brydie Thompson Play up the tropical flavours of passionfruit with this coconut cake and a few ribbons of fresh mango. 175g butter, soft 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup flour 1 cup desiccated coconut 1½ tsp baking powder To serve Whipped cream and/or yoghurt Fresh…
