Desserts
Chocolate Almond Puddings with Chocolate Sauce
This could be described as very naughty – but amazing!
Serves 4
Almond Fudge Crumble
These wonderful little biscuits are quick and simple to make and just melt in your mouth. Makes 24 biscuits.
FUDGY CHOCOLATE PUDDING
This is a recipe certain to delight all chocolate lovers and those who appreciate puddings. It goes into the oven with the sauce on top and comes out with a rich fudgy sauce hidden under the sponge. It is incredibly easy to make and so tasty, perfect to make for Mothering Sunday.
Rhubarb with crumble and ginger cream
Not the usual Rhubarb crumble as we know it but worth a try using this very versatile fruit. Serves 4-6
Pancakes Alaska
We think of pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, when in fact they make an ideal sweet for anytime of the year. This is slightly adventurous, but fun to make and rather like an illusion, as the ice cream in the centre is cooked- yet still remains frozen.
Chocolate Fondue
This makes a wonderful dessert to serve to your loved one for a romantic Valentine meal.
Raspberry Lime and Coconut Meringue Slice
A lovely dessert to serve when entertaining, the meringue can be made in advance and assembled just before serving
Witches Mounds
This is a variation on an old fashioned favourite of chocolate crispies. These chocolate covered cornflakes mixed with coconut and fruit make perfect little sweets for Halloween and Bonfire Night.
Plum Cafoutis
When the plum season starts I get masses of plums and apart from the obligatory jam and chutney never sure what to do with them all. This is such a simple pudding to make and is delicious served strait from the oven or chilled. This also works well with nectarines peaches or cherries
Orange Gingerbread
If you like gingerbread you'll love this; the orange marmalade gives a zingy tang and produces a really moist cake. Ideal for picnics, lunch boxes or just a civilised afternoon tea.
Nectarines Roasted with Brown Sugar and Ginger
While nectarines and peaches are in season, try this recipe for a quick dessert
Raspberry Almond Cake
A different way of serving raspberries, perfect to take on a summer picnic
Cheats Summer Pudding
This takes much less time than the usual recipe but still has wonderful flavours.
Chocolate Pavlova topped with Strawberries
British Summer heralds the most delicious strawberries and of course Wimbledon Fortnight strawberries are a must. The chocolate in this Pavlova makes it just a little different and works really well with the strawberries. Perfect to serve for a gathering.
Celebration Trifle
This is possibly the best pudding ever – now there’s a statement! Perfect for entertaining and for the Diamond Jubilee coming up this weekend as it needs to be made several hours ahead. Serves 6-8
DOUBLE LAYER CHOCOLATE CAKE
So many of us have a weakness for chocolate and if that is you, you’ll love this delicious cake. Makes 12 slices.
Rhubarb & Giinger with Almond Crumble
The addition of freshly grated ginger with the rhubarb and ground almonds in the crumble mix makes this a wonderful combination of flavours. Serve warm with cream, custard or ice cream. Serves 6
Chocolate Easter Nests
These are an absolute must for an Easter treat and popular with all ages. However, they disappear so quickly you may have to make a double batch.
Banoffee Pancakes
Although Shrove Tuesday is the traditional day to eat pancakes they can be a treat any day of the year. Variations for fillings are endless but for those with a sweet tooth try this sauce
