Homemade Vanilla Custard

In my opinion, nothing beats a humble vanilla custard for dessert. You can also pare it with your favourite pudding. I’m going to teach you how to make it perfect every time.  Ingredients400ml whole milk 200ml double cream4 egg yolks80g caster sugar2 tbsp cornflour1 tsp vanilla extract Method– Pour the whole milk and double cream into a pan and bring it … Read More

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Everything Except the Kitchen Sink Cookies

This is a simple and delicious way to use up little bits of leftover chocolates adding tons of flavour and textures. These are great as snacks or gifts or for the party. This recipe is from One Tin Bakes Easy by Edd Kimber. Ingredients170g unsalted butter, softened125g caster sugar125g soft brown sugar1 tsp vanilla extract2 eggs310g plain flour¾ tsp bicarbonate … Read More

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Best-Ever Layered Chocolate Cake

This is the most delicious chocolate cake – three layers of light, hazelnut chocolate sponge iced and sandwiched with super-simple, light, eggless, chocolate mousse and finished with some Ferrero Rocher. Ingredients200g unsalted, softened butter250g caster sugar1 tbsp instant coffee180ml boiling water150g plain flour50g unsweetened cocoa powder50g ground almonds½ tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp baking powder100g sour cream2 eggs1 tsp vanilla … Read More

Chocolate Pistachio Kheer

Chocolate pistachio kheer This Diwali I am bringing you a classic dessert with a twist, a little addition of chocolate ganache will make your kheer even more special and delicious. Cooked using Tilda Pure Basmati this is a lovely dessert to end a festive meal. (serves 2)   700 ml whole milk 60 gms Tilda pure basmati rice 40 gms … Read More