Tag: Dessert

Blueberry bread and butter pudding

This delightful blueberry bread and butter pudding is a new take on a classic dessert by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Pictures: Dylan Swart Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 2 large croissants, halved 1 cup blueberries ½ cup butter ½ cup strawberry jam 2 cups (500ml) cream 3 eggs 1 tablespoon (5ml) vanilla essence […]

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Rich chocolate pudding

Make this indulgent warm and rich chocolate pudding by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves: 8–10 2 cups cake flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ cup cocoa powder Pinch of salt ½ cup castor sugar 4 eggs 1 egg yolk 1 cup (250ml) milk ½ cup (125ml) strong coffee 1 […]

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Berry and gin crumble

Enjoy this sweet and tangy berry and gin crumble by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Serves: 5–6 2 cups frozen mixed berries, thawed 3 tablespoons castor sugar 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla essence ½ cup (125ml) apple juice 1 tablespoon (15ml) Dry gin 1 cinnamon stick Fresh strawberries, for serving Fresh […]

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Choc chip cornflakes squares

These easy to make choc chip cornflakes squares will satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 18 minutes Serves: 3–4 1 cup cornflakes, crushed 1 cup butter, softened 1 egg 2 cups self-raising flour ½ cup icing sugar + extra for dusting 1 teaspoon lemon zest 3 […]

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Chocolate lamington

The chocolate lamington was named after Charles Wallace Baillie, Lord Lamington, who was the governor of Queensland, Australia, from 1895. Lord Lamington was known for wearing a homburg hat that resembled the cake. Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes Serves: 5–6 1½ cups cake flour ½ cup cocoa powder 2½ teaspoons baking powder […]

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The perfect meringue

Make the perfect meringue by following these easy steps by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Picture by Dylan Swart Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 2 hours Serves: 6 4 egg whites 1 cup castor sugar 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract Chocolate, for serving Mint leaves, for serving Crushed nuts, for serving Cocoa, for serving Preheat oven to 100C. With […]

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