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Desserts Recipes

Black Forest Cherry Cake

Posted on December 15th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Cakes, Germany, Desserts

Layers of chocolate cake soaked in rum with whipped cream and cherries inbetween each layer, topped with additional whipped cream, cherries and chocolate shavings.Traditionally served as a dessert in Germany, Black Forest cake is now more commonly served as a …

Baklava

Posted on December 15th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Greece, Desserts

A rich, sweet pastry made with layers of phyllo pastry filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with a honey and lemon syrup. Serve with whipped cream and top with chopped nuts.

Passionfruit Pavlova

Posted on December 15th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Cakes, Desserts, Australia

A popular Summer dessert in both Australia and New Zealand, Pavlova is a large meringue dessert that is crispy on the outside with a soft marshmallow-like centre. A traditional pavlova is topped with whipped cream and strawberries, kiwi fruit, banana …

Fruity Christmas Trifle

Posted on December 1st, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Desserts, South Africa

Christmas is just not Christmas without trifle for dessert and for many of us in South Africa, it is the only time of the year we get to enjoy this delicious treat. This is the very basic, most traditional way …

Peppermint Crisp Fridge Tart

Posted on November 20th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Desserts, South Africa

An oh so delicious peppermint crisp tart, with layers of crispy biscuit, caramel, cream and mint chocolate. Be sure to enjoy in moderation as this dessert is very rich.

Strawberry Mousse

Posted on November 20th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Desserts, South Africa

An alternative to the infamous chocolate mousse, this version is made with low fat strawberry yogurt instead so you can enjoy this summer treat without the guilt. Experiment with different flavours yoghurt and jelly and create your own mousse.

Lemon Fridge Tart

Posted on November 20th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Desserts, South Africa

A crunchy biscuit crust with a tangy lemon filling makes this lemon tart the perfect summer dessert.

Lemon Meringue

Posted on November 19th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Desserts, South Africa

A quick and easy recipe for Lemon Meringue that can be whipped up in minutes and look absolutely beautiful when it comes out of the oven.

Banana Caramel Fridge Tart

Posted on November 19th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Cakes, Desserts, South Africa

Layers of crunchy gingernut biscuit with slices of banana, caramel and topped with whipped cream makes this tart sinfully delicious.

Arroz Doce

Posted on July 8th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Portugal, Desserts

“Arroz Doce” is a portuguese rice pudding. In Portugal, it is traditional to sprinkle the cinnamon through a lacy paper doily to form a pattern on the rice.