Easy tiramisu...

Tiramisu This one is specially for Marie. Tiramisu is a fantastic and very easy dessert that always impresses. You can have a bit of fun with it by adding layers of your favorite fruit as well. This one is the basic tiramisu recipe that is fabulous as is. What you need 1 cup strong black coffee (1 tablespoon nescafe) Frangelico liqueur (optional) 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 250g mascarpone cheese 1/2...

Portuguese custard tarts...

These little beauties are in most bakeries and if you are a Vida fan you will probably have had them before and nowadays, with prepared pastry being freely available in the frozen food section of the supermarket you can whip up a batch in about 45 minutes.(makes 8 to 10) What you need 400g frozen puff pastry thawed Filling 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup water 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons maizena (corn flour) 2 egg yolks 1 teaspoon...

Sago pudding...

Would you believe that those delightful little pearls are from the crushed seeds of this palm. Sago reminds me of Granma’s old style cooking and is best served hot with some heavy cream and a little honey.

Creme Brulee...

Creme brulee Creme brulee has got to be one of the simplest yet rewarding desserts to make. It never fails to impress and and if you are a single guy you will be way up there after this one… trust me. I dont know what it is, but using the flame is just such a guy thing, I love it. What you need 375ml cream(1 tub) 125ml milk 75ml sugar 4 egg yolks 1 whole egg 1 vanilla pod 4 rammikins The process Heat the oven to...

Bread and butter pudding...

Bead and butter pudding is one of those desserts that seem to really bring a family together and get them chatting at the end of a meal. Its warm, homely, moreish and smells great.

Lemon Meringue pie...

This is a great old recipe from a school recipe book! Never fails and well worth it. It can be made as a lemon fridge dessert which is so quick and easy and a must have for those unexpected dinner guests. What you need ¾ packet tennis biscuits 75 mls melted butter 1 tin of condensed milk Zest of 2 lemons 100 ml lemon juice 4 egg yolks 2 egg whites 75 ml castor sugar The process Crush the biscuits, melt the butter...