Chocolate and Pear Puddings
Pear and chocolate—always a winning combination! This easy pudding is quick to whip together and the fudgy centre is very decadent for a midweek pud you can whip up in a few minutes. 125g butter, softened ½ cup sugar 2 eggs ½ tsp baking soda ½ cup milk 1 cup self-raising flour 3 tbsp cocoa […]
Apricot and Almond Pudding
Recipes Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Brydie Thompson The addition of ground almonds to this super simple pudding adds a delicious dimension which pairs beautifully with the tart apricots. No ground almonds, no problem, you can replace it with flour. You can also swap the apricots for tinned peaches or plums, even frozen berries would work! 100g […]
MARMALADE STEAM PUDDING
Recipe VICKI RAVLICH-HORAN | Images BRYDIE THOMPSON Just right on a cold winter’s night, this steam pudding is perfect for marmalade lovers! Serve it with thick creamy custard or pouring cream. 1 orange, unpeeled, thinly sliced into rounds 1 240g jar of orange marmalade 125g softened butter ⅓ cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1½ cup self-raising […]
FRESH PEAR COBBLER
Recipe & Image: KATHY PATERSON Cobbler may be the best reason to turn on the oven. Its crisp yet short-textured topping is a family favourite. Ice cream essential! Serves 6 Pears 5–6 ripe pears juice of 1 small lemon 1 tbsp caster sugar Cobbler topping 1¼ cups plain flour 1½ tsp baking powder a […]
DO-IT-YOURSELF ICE CREAM SUNDAES
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 […]
FROZEN TIRAMISU
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 […]
ICE CREAM SUMMER PUDDING
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 […]
VANILLA ICE CREAM
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 […]
Crème Brûlée
Recipe Extract: from The Recipe, Josh Emett | Photography: Kieran E. Scott (Upstart Press, $49.99 RRP) on sale now. COMPLEXITY: EASY | PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES | COOK TIME: 45 MINUTES, PLUS REFRIGERATION TIME MAKES: 5 TO 6 2 cups plus 1¼ tbsp (500 ml) heavy/double cream2 vanilla beans10 egg yolks2/3 cup (150 g) superfine/caster […]
Apple Tart
Recipe: from the kitchen at Elizabeth Cafe | Photography: Brydie Thompson This stunning looking apple tart is a beautiful way to end a meal or a fabulous afternoon treat. Make it from scratch like Bex does or cheat by using bought pastry and custard. No one will know! Sweet pastry If you want you can […]