If you have leftover croissants or you want to jazz them up, here is a simple, easy and really tasty treat that will satisfy your custard cravings. Most recipes recommend using bottled blueberry preserves but I prefer using fresh blueberries mixed with sugar for a little sweet … [Read more...]
Just Pudding It Back To Basics
Nothing says home grown cooking than bread pudding! I must say no matter where you are and how long the years have passed, we all are just softies for home baked bread pudding. I could never say no! Sometimes, I make it a point to have left over bread just so I have a good … [Read more...]
Raspberry Tiramisu
Instead of layers of Chocolate, the bright layers of berries in this dish are very light (light enough for a summer treat) and fruity to go with many dishes as a dessert. Try experimenting with different soft fruit in place of the Peaches and Raspberries – you can use a w … [Read more...]
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Whisky Sauce
A classic pudding, with a luxuriously decadent twist – the addition of the Whisky sauce makes this a very rich treat. Make sure you pick a Scottish Whisky, as opposed to an Irish Whiskey – the difference is in the flavours and tastes that are wide and noticeable – especially wh … [Read more...]
Christmas Pudding
It’s Christmas! So what better way to get in the mood than by making a traditional Christmas pudding, it’s best to start making one now, as needs to be refrigerated for anything from two to eight weeks. This recipe has no nuts in as well, but please check on the packaging for any … [Read more...]
Christmas Pudding Cakes
Fruit and Gluten Free, these chocolate puddings are a great alternative to the more traditional mince pies as a treat. They look just like Traditional Christmas puddings, and can be decorated in a variety of ways - such as using left over Icing Sugar to create Holly and … [Read more...]
Summer Fruit Charlotte
This dish takes four hours for it to set, so make sure you prepare it well in advance – but it is well worth the wait. The soft sponge fingers with the soft creamy yoghurt and fresh fruit inside make such a beautiful change to some other desserts, especially since it’s so lig … [Read more...]
Rhubarb Crumble
A Classic British dessert. Serve fresh out of the oven, with a large portion of Vanilla Ice cream, or swimming in a pool of Custard. The crisp, crunchy crumble on top is a delight when cooked just right – a heavenly treat for anyone. The tartness of the Rhubarb, coupled w … [Read more...]
Bread and Butter Pudding
The first pudding I ever learnt to cook, and still my favourite by a long shot! To serve 4 to 6 (or just me!) - 85g softened butter - 6 slices of thick bread (either white or whole-wheat – from personal experience, don’t use the ones with seeds in!) - … [Read more...]