Blueberry Pie with Buttery Sweet Shortcrust Pastry

    Blueberries are known for containing some of the highest levels of active antioxidants per serving of any food. 100g of blueberries (about ¾ of a cup), contains the same amount of antioxidants as 5 servings of other fruits and vegetables. A recent study has shown that blueberries protect brain health and improve memory […]

Posted by Admin on March 28th, 2015 | No Comments Posted in Desserts and Puddings, Fruits, Pies, Tarts, and Pastry (sweet)

Blueberry Honey Mille-Feuille

  Looks great, tastes even better, and these are my own home-grown blueberries.   This recipe can be prepared ahead of time; the custard and whipped cream filling can be blended a day ahead, and the cooked filo sheets keep in an airtight container for about 3 days. Assemble the mille-feuille just before serving so […]

Posted by Admin on March 15th, 2015 | 2 Comments Posted in Desserts and Puddings, Icings and Fillings

Raspberry and Peach Instant Ice-cream (also known as “Trifle” or “Peach Melba Ice-cream”)

  Incorporating ingredients of raspberry, peach, cream, and custard, this ice-cream can be known as either “Trifle Ice-cream”, or “Peach Melba Ice-cream”. The ice-cream in the photo above has a topping of extra Raspberry Sauce.   This ice-cream is really easy to make – just gather the ingredients together and pop them in the freezer, […]

Posted by Admin on February 22nd, 2015 | No Comments Posted in Desserts and Puddings

Christmas Trifle 2013 Recipe

  On Christmas Day morning Mum and I prepared “The 2013 Trifle”.   2 packets of raspberry jelly, (made with ¾ cup less water than the directions stated, so it is not so watery) Sponge cake Raspberry jam Packet of vanilla custard Canned peaches Raspberries   For the topping : Whipped cream Chopped walnuts Grated […]

Posted by Admin on January 5th, 2014 | No Comments Posted in Christmas, Desserts and Puddings