Great recipes!

Amaretti mousse

Serves 10 INGREDIENTS 4 egg yolks ½ cup (65g) caster sugar 1 cup (250ml) cream, double 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 150g amaretti biscuits, crushed ½ cup prunes, softened and chopped ½ cup walnuts, chopped 4 egg whites ½ cup (65g) caster sugar PREPARATION Beat egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy. In another bowl, […]

Doughtnuts

They can be stored in plastic boxes in the freezer. Delicious and popular, they are best enjoyed at tea time. Makes: 18 INGREDIENTS 3 eggs 1 cup (200g) sugar 50g butter 1teaspoon vanilla essence 4 cups (480g) flour 4 teaspoons baking powder pinch of salt 3/4 cup (180ml) milk oil for cooking PREPARATION Place eggs […]

Chocolate coated doughnuts

Makes: 2 dozen INGREDIENTS 25g fresh yeast 1/2 cup (125ml) tepid water 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon sugar For the dough 2 eggs 1 egg yolk 1/4 cup (50g) sugar 60g butter, softened 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon vinegar 3 cups (360g) flour 1 teaspoon salt For the coating 200g couverture chocolate […]

Light lemon sponge cake

Serves 12 INGREDIENTS 7 egg whites 7 egg yolks 2 teaspoons liquid artificial sweetener 14 tablespoons powdered skimmed milk 1tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon lemon juice PREPARATION Whisk the egg whites and a pinch of salt with an electric mixer until they are stiff. Add the sweetener and the […]

Peach delight

Serves: 12 INGREDIENTS For the sponge cake base 2 eggs 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons flour For the filling 4 egg yolks 4 egg whites 4 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons gelatine powder 1 can peaches, in syrup 1 cup (250ml) cream, double 4 tablespoons sugar For the frosting 3 egg whites 1 […]