Sweet Recipes
Banana Breakfast Bar
This recipe is brought to you with the help of our friends atĀ JCās Quality Foods Ingredients: 1 ½ cups raw cashews 1 ½ desiccated coconut 3 medium ripe bananas, peeled and chopped 10 fresh dates, pitted 2 tsp vanilla extract ā cup raw cacao powder ½ tsp bicarbonate of...
Lamingtons
Ingredients: 500g unsalted room temp butter + extra for greasing 250g self-raising flour + extra for dusting 250g golden caster sugar 5 large free-range eggs 100ml milk ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ tp baking powder 250g quality dark chocolate (70%) 100g icing sugar 300g...
Raspberry Grappa Jam Drops
This recipe is brought to you with the help of our friends at JCās Quality Foods Ingredients: 2 cups (300g) Buckwheat flour 1 ½ cups almond meal 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp sea salt flakes ¾ cup maple syrup ½ cup vegetable oil ā cup raspberry jam Method: Preheat the...
Deep Fried Apple Pie
Ingredients: Oil, for frying For the Pastry: 250g plain white flour 90g cornflour 70g caster sugar 3g sea salt 70g cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 10ml cider vinegar 120g water For the Filling:Ā 4 Granny Smiths apples, peeled, cored & roughly chopped 65g...
Crème Brûlèe Donuts
Ingredients:Makes 12 donuts Oil, for frying For the Dough: 1 cup lukewarm milk 1 tbsp dried yeast 1/3 cup caster sugar 3 egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla paste 4 tbsp soft butter 4 1/4 cups plain flour For the Custard: 1/2 cup sugar 3 tbsp cornflour 2 cups milk 4 yolks 2 tsps...
Banana Crepes with Banana Caramel
This recipe is brought to you with the help of our friends atĀ Perfection Fresh Ingredients: 200g plain flourĀ 100 caster sugar 200ml milk, full fat 1 whole egg 1 egg yolk 50g butterĀ Icing sugar, for dustingĀ For Bananas:Ā 75g caster sugarĀ 30g butter, saltedĀ Banana...
Choc Banana Pancakes
Ingredients: 2 cups (300g) plain flour 3 tsp baking powder 1 cup (250ml) milk 2 ripe bananas 1 egg 1/3 cup (80g) brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla bean paste 1 tsp ground cinnamon 50g unsalted butter, melted, plus extra to brush 100g dark chocolate, chopped Golden syrup,...
Raspberry & Choc Chip Cookies
Ingredients:Ingredients for the cookie dough 90g unsalted butter 80g soft light brown sugar 75g caster sugar 1tsp salt ½ tsp bicarbonate soda, sieved 1 eggs, whole 160g plain flour, sieved 100g milk chocolate buttons or block chopped 50g dark chocolate buttons or...
Pistachio, Apricot & Dar Chocolate Energy Bars
This recipe is brought to you with the help of our friends atĀ JCās Quality Foods Ingredients: Olive oil, for greasing 75g shelled pistachios 100g mixed seeds 250g rolled oats 8 Medjool dates 100g dried apricots 50g quality dark chocolate (70%) 100ml maple syrup 4...
Rhubarb Crumble Cake
Ingredients: 200g butter, softened 200g caster sugar 4 eggs 200g self raising flour 8 sticks of rhubarb 1 orange Crumble 100g plain flour ½ tsp ginger cinnamon 50g butter, diced 50g brown sugar To serve 300ml double cream whipped 2 tbsp ginger syrup Method: Preheat...
Pear & Lemon Tart
This recipe is brought to you with the help of our friends atĀ JCās Quality Foods Ingredients: 1 roll butter puff (careme pastry) 600g pears, cored and sliced 1/3 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup lemon marmalade jam 1 lemon, zested and juiced 2 tbsp plain flour 1/3 cup almond...
Craisin Biscotti
This recipe is brought to you with the help of our friends at Ocean Spray Ingredients: 1 bag of craisins Pistachios 3 Egg Whites 150g Caster sugar 1 tablespoon of cinnamon 1 ½ cups flour Method: Whisk together sugar and whites in a mix to form your meringue base....
Craisin & Blood Orange Upside Down Yoghurt Cake
Ingredients: 175g unsalted butter, softened at room temperature 250g caster sugar + 50g 1 vanilla pod Zest from 2 blood orange (and then sliced for the base) 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp of baking powder 200g plain flour, sifted 100g ground almonds 200g natural...
Pumpkin Scones
Ingredients: 57g butter, unsaltedĀ 250g pumpkin, mashedĀ 125g caster sugarĀ 500g self-raising flour 1 egg Method: Preheat oven at 250*. Cream butter and sugar together until nice and fluffy.Ā Add egg and incorporate, then pumpkin and combine.Ā Sift in flour, mix well...
Brown Butter Cake & Banana Caramel Sauce
Ingredients: 500g Plain Flourā 500g Butterā, unsaltedĀ 7g Bicarbonate sodaā 7g Baking powderā 250ml Buttermilkā 300g Caster sugarā 6 Free range Eggsā 5g Salt For the Banana Caramel 200g caster sugarĀ 2 bananasĀ 100ml milkĀ 250ml Thicken cream Method: Preheat oven at...
Chocolate Lava Cake
Ingredients: 250 unsalted butter, plus extra to grease 250g chocolate 5 free range egg 5 free range egg yolk 300g caster sugar 250g plain flour Icing sugar to dust Vanilla ice cream to serve Cocoa to dust Method: Preheat the oven to 160ĖC/Gas 2. Butter 8 ramekins,...
Raw Strawberry Slice
Ingredients: 2 cups (150g) shredded coconut 65g freeze-dried strawberries (add extra to serve, chopped) ¾ cup coconut cream 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp coconut oil 50g, 70% dark chocolate, melted For the base 1 ½ cups almonds ¼ cup (25g) raw...
Flourless Chocolate Cake
This recipe is brought to you with the help of our friends atĀ Perfection Fresh Ingredients: 200g unsalted butter, diced, plus extra for greasing 200g dark chocolate (70%) 1 tablespoon strong instant coffee 6 large free-range eggs 250g golden caster sugar 70g cocoa...
Crepes
Ingredients: 2 eggs 200g Flour 2 tbsp Caster Sugar 200ml Milk Butter Lemon Juice Honey Method: In a large mixing bowl add your flour eggs and sugar and then slowly pour in your milk bit by bit while whisking to avoid any lumps. Keep whisking until the batter has come...
Gluten Free Lemon Cake
Ingredients: 300 g dairy-free margarine 300 g gluten-free plain flour , plus extra for dusting 300 g golden caster sugar 4 large free-range eggs 3 lemons 2 oranges 2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder ½ teaspoon xanthan gum 100 g icing sugar Method: Preheat the oven...
Chocolate & Olive Oil Mousse
Ingredients: 150g dark chocolate 64%, roughly chopped 100ml olive oil 4 large free-range eggs, at room temperature, separated ¼ tsp Sea salt 50g caster sugar Method: Melt the chocolate either in the microwave or in a large heatproof bowl suspended over a pan of...
Cherry Delight
Ingredients:Makes 6ā8 400 g fresh pitted or frozen and thawed cherries 180 g (2 cups) desiccated coconut250 ml (1 cup) maple syrup 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil, warm 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or powder 220 g (1 cup) cacao butter125 g (1 cup) cacao powder...
Raspberry Gelato Sorbet
This recipe is brought to you with the help of our friends at Perfection Fresh Ingredients: 2 punnets Perfection Fresh raspberries 2 bananas, frozen ½ cup milk (or dairy-free alternative) 2tbs maple syrup 1tsp vanilla extract 1 punnet Perfection Fresh raspberries, to...
Great Nonna Mariaās Sfinci
Ingredients: 2 eggs 2cups of water Rind of approx 1 lemon 3 tsp vanilla essence 3 cups self raising flour 1/3 cup of caster sugar 240g fresh ricotta cubed small Vegetable oil for frying Caster Sugar & cinnamon for coating Method: Whisk eggs until fluffy. Add 2...
Spiced Mascarpone & Berries
Recipe brought to you with the help of our friends atĀ Perfection Fresh Ingredients: Perfection Fresh Blueberries Perfection Fresh Strawberries MascarponeĀ Balsamic Vinegar 2 Tsp CinnamonĀ 2 tsp Vanilla essence NutmegĀ 3 Tsp Icing Sugar Method: Cut the tops off the...
Morello Cherry Brownies
Ingredients: 300g butter, unsalted 300g dark chocolate, 64% 200g morello cherries 80g caster sugar 300g plain flour 5 eggs 1 tbsp vanilla essence 5 tbsp cocoa powder Pinch of salt Method: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 7 inch square cake tin with butter and...
Craisin & White Choc Chunk Cookies
Recipe brought to you with the help of our friends atĀ Ocean Spray Ingredients: 200g unsalted butter, melted, cooled 280g dark-brown sugar 80g caster sugar 1 large egg 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 1/3 cups plain flour 1 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp baking powder 220g...
French Toast
Ingredients: 3 free-range eggs 200ml milk 6 slices brioche bread/raisin fruit bread ½ tsp cinnamon Mascarpone to serve Fresh berries 1 orange, zest and juice 3 tbs honey 200g butter Method: In the mixing bowl crack in your eggs and milk, then whisk together with...
Cherry Ripe Slice
Ingredients: 6 SOFT FRESH DATES (120G), PITTED 1 CUP (80G) DESICCATED COCONUT ā CUP (80ML) MELTED COCONUT OIL 1 TEASPOON VANILLA BEAN PASTE OR VANILLA EXTRACT 1½ CUPS (225G) CHERRIES, PITTED+ 100G RAW ORGANIC 70% DARK CHOCOLATE 2 TEASPOONS VEGETABLE OIL COCONUT BASE 1...
Craisin Rocky Road
Recipe brought to you with the help of our friends atĀ Ocean Spray Ingredients: 2 blocks of chocolate 1 bag of craisins 1 cup of Macadamias 2 tbs of vanilla bean paste 1 bag of marshmallows Handful of cocoa butter (optional) Method: Put chocolate and cocoa butter in a...
Banoffee Pie Sundaes
Ingredients: 100g plain flourĀ 50g butter, dicedĀ 50g brown sugarĀ 600g dulce de leche 4 small bananas, sliced 400ml double cream 1 tbsp icing sugar 1 square dark chocolate 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream Method: Preheat oven at 180*. Mix your flour and butter together...
Chocolate Tres leche
Recipe brought to you with the help of our friends at JCās Quality FoodsIngredients: 250g Ground almondsĀ 250g Chocolate SauceĀ 220g Caster SugarĀ 5 Free range eggs 15g Baking powderĀ 20g cocoa powderĀ For the chocolate sauce:Ā 150ml Whole milk 150ml Thicken cream...
Raspberry Breakfast Pot
Can also be made with mangos.Ā Ingredients: 100g Raspberries, frozenĀ (we use Raspberries from Perfection Fresh) 150ml Water 60g Rolled OatsĀ 1 Tbsp Honey, organicĀ 1 Tsp Peanut Butter Roasted nuts to garnish and fresh raspberriesĀ Method: Mix the oats, water and...
Sticky Date pudding
Ingredients: 150g Soft brown sugarā 75g Butter, unsaltedā 2 Free range Eggsā 175g Dates, seeded 100ml Waterā 50ml Rumā 175g Self raising flourā 5g Bicarbonate sodaā 1g mixed spice Tip: Day before making soak the dates in the rum, bicarb of soda and water and leave in...
āQukeā Mint and Gin Tea Cake
Ingredients: 250g punnet Qukes, deseeded 1 lime, juice ¼ bunch mint leaves 1tbs gin 150g butter (or dairy-free alternative) 150g golden caster sugar 1tsp vanilla paste 200g self-raising flour Gin Buttercream 125g butter (or dairy-free alternative), softened 65g...
Basque Cheesecake
Makes 1 X 15cm Cheesecake Serves:Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 6 Prep Time:Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 10 minutes Baking Time:Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 45 minutes Cooling Time: 3 hours 30 minutes minimum Ingredients: 3 (165g) Eggs 450g Cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened 150g Sugar,...
Peppered Pineapple Eton Mess
Time: 30 minutes Easy Ingredients: 1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped. Top 30ml rum ½ cup brown sugar 1 Tbls pink peppercorns 1 lime, juice and zested 300ml thickened cream 300ml marscapone 1 vanilla bean 1/3 cup icing sugar, sifted 2 large meringues,...
Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes
Ingredients: 200g Plain Flour 120ml Buttermilk 100g Caster Sugar 1 Egg, beaten ½ Tsp Baking powder 1 Tsp Vanilla bean paste 200ml Thicken cream 75ml Maple syrup For Blueberry compote 2 punnets Blueberries 100g Caster sugar ½ lemon juice Method: Whisk together...
WHITE CHOCOLATE & RASPBERRY MUFFINS
Ingredients: 3 cups frozen raspberries 180g white chocolate chips 2½ cups self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup caster sugar 1 egg ½ CUP extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp vanilla paste ¾ CUP milk 1/2 cup oats Demurer sugar Method: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line 12...
Choc Chunk Cookies
Ingredients: 200g unsalted butter, melted, cooled 280g dark-brown sugar 80g caster sugar 1 large egg 1 tablespoon vanillaĀ 2 1/3 cups plain flour 1 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp baking powder 220g dark (70%) chocolate cut roughly into chunks Method: Preheat oven...
White Chocolate & Raspberry Croissant Pudding
Serves: 10 Easy Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Ingredients: 4 eggs 2 egg yolks ½ cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 300ml cream ½ cup milk 100g white chocolate, chopped 125g raspberries 8 croissants, torn in half Extra raspberries to serve Method: 1. Preheat oven...
Swiss Roll, Cranberry & Raspberry Ripple
Equipment: We will need a 33 x 23cm/13 x 9in Swiss roll tin.Ingredients: 3 large free-range eggs 75g caster sugar, plus 3 tbsp for sprinkling 75g self-raising flour For the filling 75g Ocean Spray Craisins 150m double cream 75g raspberry jam Method: Preheat the oven...
MANGO SORBET
Ingredients: 1k Mangos (600g cooked puree)Ā 100g Caster Sugar 400ml Water Method: Cut up Calypso Mangoes and then place in a hot pan, dry. Just as it begins to stick, add a splash of hot water. Cook the mango for about 5 mins in total. Dissolve sugar in water and...
ANZAC BISCUITS
Ingredients: 1¼ cups rolled oats 1 ¼ cups desiccated coconut 1 cup plain flour 150g unsalted butter ¼ cup golden syrup 1 cup raw sugar ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda Pinch of salt Method: Preheat oven to 180°C. Combine the oats, coconut, flour and a pinch of salt in a...
Sticky Date Pudding
Ingredients: 185 g dates 1 cup water 60g butter 2 eggs 185g self raising flour 185g sugar 1tsp baking powder ½ tsp vanilla paste Butterscotch Sauce: 1 cup cream ¾ cup brown sugar 2 tbsp butter Pinch of salt Method: Bring the dates and water to a boil, then remove from...
Wood Cooked Bananas
Ingredients: 4 Lady Finger Bananas Woodchips for smoking in a fire or hibachi Dulce De Leche Creme: 2 Tbsp Dulce de leche 200ml Cream Chocolate Sauce: 150ml full-fat milk 150ml double cream 300g dark chocolate, broken into pieces 1 tsp vanilla extract To Serve: 1 tbsp...
Tiramisu
Ingredients: 3 eggs, separated 6 tbsp caster sugar 500 g mascarpone cream 500ml espresso coffee 80ml marsala 500g savoiardi biscotti ( 1 large packet ) Dark chocolate, to grate Cocoa powder, to dust Method: Beat the egg yolks and half the sugar in a bowl for 5 minutes...
Pear Streusel Cake
Ingredients: 1 pear, peeled and cored, diced 1 tsp ground cinnamon 125g unsalted butter ½ cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1 ½ cups plain flour 1 tsp baking powder Salt Streusal Crumb: 40g unsalted butter, chilled, diced 1/3 cup plain flour 2 Tbsp caster sugar Salt Method:...
Microwave Carrot Cake with Lime Icing
Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 cup sugar ¾ cup vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 cups grated carrot 1 ¼ cups plain flour 1 tsp baking soda 2-3 tsp cinnamon 2-3 tsp mixed spice ½ tsp salt Lime Cream Cheese: 200g cream cheese, room temperature 1 ½ cups icing sugar, sifted...
Brioche French Toast with Bruleed Banana
Ingredients: Serves: 4 ¼ cup Nutella 8 thick slices of brioche 3 eggs ¼ cup milk 1 vanilla bean, scraped 40g butter 2 lady finger bananas 2 Tablespoons caster sugar 160g unsalted butter ¼ cup pistachios, chopped ¼ cup maple syrup Edible flowers to garnish Ice cream to...