Ingredients (base): 2 x 200g packs of Mint Slice biscuits 70g butter, melted Ingredients (filling): 2 cups pure icing sugar, sifted 40g copha 1/4 cup milk 1/2… Read more “Chocolate mint slice”
Category: Desserts
Hot cross buns
Ingredients (buns): 4¼ cups bread flour, sifted 1 tab active dry yeast ½ cup caster sugar 1½ cups lukewarm milk 2 tsps ground cinnamon 2 tsps mixed… Read more “Hot cross buns”
Traditional pavlova
Pavlova is an Australian classic which is favoured in summer as a light and delicious treat. Ingredients: 5 large egg whites 1 cup caster sugar 1 1/2… Read more “Traditional pavlova”
Light and fluffy pancakes
Ingredients: 3/4 cup milk 2 tabs white vinegar 1 cup plain flour 2 tabs white sugar 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 large egg… Read more “Light and fluffy pancakes”
Lamingtons
Love sponge cake? Then you will love lamingtons – an Aussie treat that always makes me think of Possum Magic, a celebrated children’s book by Mem Fox… Read more “Lamingtons”
Rum balls
My sister invented this recipe and they are the yummiest rum balls I’ve ever tasted. I highly recommend these for your next Christmas celebration – they’re sure to be a hit with… Read more “Rum balls”
Gingerbread men
I love gingerbread men! These ones are designed not to spread while cooking, and have just the right amount of spice. My son loves helping to decorate… Read more “Gingerbread men”
Puftaloons
These puftaloons are delicious, and super easy to make! My Mum makes these fried scones to perfection, and I have fond memories of my family enjoying these as a… Read more “Puftaloons”
Blueberry muffins
Nothing beats a blueberry muffin for an on-the-go breakfast or a quick and tasty snack. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups self raising flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon… Read more “Blueberry muffins”
Chocolate chilli cheesecake (no-bake)
Ingredients: 1¼ cups chocolate biscuit crumbs 80g butter, melted 500g Philadelphia cream cheese, softened 400g can sweetened condensed milk ½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp cardamom ½ tsp… Read more “Chocolate chilli cheesecake (no-bake)”