Tag: Desserts

Desserts

TROPICAL GREEN SMOOTHIE

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup greek yogurt (I used Vanilla flavored) 1/4 cup Almond Milk (I used Vanilla flavored) 1 banana Juice from 1 medium sized orange Juice from 1/2 lime 1 1/2 cup chopped pineapple (I used frozen) 1 packed cup fresh baby spinach INSTRUCTIONS: Add all ingredients to blender or processor. Blend or pulse for 2-3 minutes until completely mixed, and smooth. Should be […]

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GOLDEN CARAMEL SELF-SAUCING PUDDING

Ingredients: 60g butter, melted1¼ cups brown sugar4 tablespoons golden syrup1½ cups flour2 teaspoons baking powder⅔ cup whole milk1 tablespoon cornflourvanilla icecream and/or cream to serve Method: Preheat the oven to 170C and lightly grease a 26cm x 20cm baking dish.  Mix half the melted butter with ½ cup of the brown sugar and half the […]

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Lime cheesecake

INGREDIENTS: BASE 2 x 200g packets Tennis biscuits, crushed 120g butter, melted FILLING 2 tsp gelatine powder 65ml cold water 1 x 250g tub smooth cottage cheese 1 x 385g tin sweetened condensed milk 125ml (. cup) strained fresh lime juice zest of 2 limes 250ml (1 cup) whipping cream LIME JELLY 1 tsp gelatine […]

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SNOWBALL COOKIES

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup butter softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup finely chopped pecans 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats. Place the butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of a mixer and beat until light and fluffy.  […]

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Vanilla Ice Cream for Lemon Curd-Pistachio Sundaes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 3/4 cup sugar, divided  1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped and pod reserved 6 large egg yolks Directions : Step 1Combine cream, milk, and salt in a saucepan. Add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar. Add vanilla bean seeds and pod. […]

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Tandoori ananas

Ingredients : GRILLED PINEAPPLE: 1/2 pineapple, cut into 2 inch chunks 1 star anise, broken into smaller pieces 1/4 tsp fennel seeds 1 tbsp of honey 1 pinch of chilli powder 1/4 tsp chaat masala ROSE ICE CREAM: 500ml of double cream 50g of caster sugar 3 egg yolks 1 tbsp of rose syrup Method : 1To make the rose ice […]

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Raw Double Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

Ingredients: Crust 1 ¾ cups raw walnuts or almonds ½ cup raw cacao nibs 1/8 teaspoon Himalayan crystal salt ¾ teaspoon cherry extract 1 tablespoon raw chocolate powder ¾ cup raisins Filling 3 cups raw cashews (soak them 1-2 hours, and then strain) 1/3 cup raw agave nectar 6 dates, pitted ½ cup fresh lemon juice […]

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EASY DESSERT IDEA: BANANA COMPOTE

Ingredients: 6 very ripe bananas 1 cup sugar 2 cinnamon sticks Instructions: Cut the bananas into round slices. Place the banana slices in a pot, cover with sugar and submerge the cinnamon sticks into the bananas. Cook on the stovetop on low heat (with the lid on) for around one hour. . Image Source:*expatliving.hk Source:expatliving.hk

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Dark chocolate-cherry cheesecakes

Ingredients: graham cracker crumbs ⅔ cup(s) plain lowfat Greek yogurt 14 Tbsp, divided low fat cream cheese 8 oz, at room temperature egg(s) 2 large sugar ⅔ cup(s) vanilla extract 1 tsp unsweetened frozen sour red cherries 10 oz, or sweet cherries sugar 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp table salt 1 pinch cornstarch […]

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Palm Springs Date Shake

INGREDIENTS: ¼ cup walnuts ½ cup Deglet Noor or Medjool dates, pitted Pinch of ground cinnamon Pinch of kosher salt 1 cup vanilla ice cream RECIPE PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 350°. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until slightly darkened in color and fragrant, 8–10 minutes. Let cool. Meanwhile, place dates in […]