This is another recipe from taste.com.au - they say that it was the winner of their 5th birthday celebration. It sounds like a yummy mix, given that I've recently got into chai flavouring. However, I'm not big on making icecream, so am thinking of just mixing some chai flavouring into vanilla icecream, and making the pudding separate.
Ingredients:
Ice cream:
1 cup whole milk
150g caster sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
6 cardamom pods
6 cloves
4 dried black peppercorns
1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger
2 cups cream
6 egg yolks
2 tablespoons loose leaf black tea
Pudding:
100g dark chocolate, chopped
50g butter
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
50g caster sugar
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 cup plain flour
Method:
1. For the ice-cream, put the milk and 150g sugar in a saucepan. Add cinnamon, cardamom pods, cloves, peppercorns, and ginger and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sugar is dissolved.
2. In a jug, mix the cream and 6 egg yolks together. Add this to the milk mixture and stir constantly until the mixture thickens.
3. Add the tea, turn off the heat, cover saucepan and allow to infuse for about 20 minutes. Strain, chill the mixture in the fridge, and once cool, pour into an ice-cream maker and freeze according to the ice-cream maker's instructions.
4. For the puddings, grease two 200ml metal pudding moulds. Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
5. Melt chocolate and butter in a bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and 1 egg yolk with 50g sugar with an electric beater until thick.
6. Add the chocolate mixture to the beaten eggs and fold in the flour and the ground cardamom. Pour mixture into moulds and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the top feels firm but the middle is still soft. Allow to cool in moulds for 2 minutes before turning out. Serve with the ice-cream
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
White Chocolate Brownies
I love the bit at the end of this recipe that says the brownies (surely they're whities though, aren't they?!) can be frozen - I doubt they'll make it to even room temperature in our house!
Ingredients:
125g butter, chopped
250g white chocolate chips
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs, lightly beaten,
1 1/4 cups plain flour, sifted
2 cups chocolate chips
Makes 24 brownies.
I have used two patty cake pans with a 1/4 cup (water) capacity. Generously spray with non-stick baking spray or line with paper cases. Larger muffin pans can be used just be aware that you will make less brownies and need to bake them a little longer.
Baking temperature.
The oven should be preheated to 160oC (325oF)
Method:
1. In a medium size microwave safe bowl heat the chopped butter on high for 30 seconds. Stir then repeat for another 30 seconds, the butter should be melted. Add the white chocolate and heat for another 30 seconds. Remove and stir until blended. You may need a further 20 seconds. Stir until smooth. Cool slightly so that you do not cook the eggs when you add them.
2. Add the brown sugar and the beaten eggs. Stir through.
3. Add the sifted flour and stir through until smooth.
4. Divide the brownie batter evenly into the patty cake pans. Using a small icecream scoop makes this quick and easy.
5. Evenly divide the chocolate chips and press lightly into the top of the batter. Don’t be suprised by how many there are I have been very generous but then again I really love rich chocolate brownies. The reason I do not mix the chocolate chips into the batter is that this way you can instantly see what type of brownie you are eating increasing their WOW! factor.
6. Bake in a preheated oven set to 160oC (325oF) for 22 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before removing to a cake rack to cool completely. If you have not use paper liners take great care, I usually use a flat knife to help lift them out.
8. Store in an airtight container for one week. The white chocolate brownies can be frozen for up to two months.
Ingredients:
125g butter, chopped
250g white chocolate chips
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs, lightly beaten,
1 1/4 cups plain flour, sifted
2 cups chocolate chips
Makes 24 brownies.
I have used two patty cake pans with a 1/4 cup (water) capacity. Generously spray with non-stick baking spray or line with paper cases. Larger muffin pans can be used just be aware that you will make less brownies and need to bake them a little longer.
Baking temperature.
The oven should be preheated to 160oC (325oF)
Method:
1. In a medium size microwave safe bowl heat the chopped butter on high for 30 seconds. Stir then repeat for another 30 seconds, the butter should be melted. Add the white chocolate and heat for another 30 seconds. Remove and stir until blended. You may need a further 20 seconds. Stir until smooth. Cool slightly so that you do not cook the eggs when you add them.
2. Add the brown sugar and the beaten eggs. Stir through.
3. Add the sifted flour and stir through until smooth.
4. Divide the brownie batter evenly into the patty cake pans. Using a small icecream scoop makes this quick and easy.
5. Evenly divide the chocolate chips and press lightly into the top of the batter. Don’t be suprised by how many there are I have been very generous but then again I really love rich chocolate brownies. The reason I do not mix the chocolate chips into the batter is that this way you can instantly see what type of brownie you are eating increasing their WOW! factor.
6. Bake in a preheated oven set to 160oC (325oF) for 22 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before removing to a cake rack to cool completely. If you have not use paper liners take great care, I usually use a flat knife to help lift them out.
8. Store in an airtight container for one week. The white chocolate brownies can be frozen for up to two months.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Pillow Cheesecake with Salted Butter Caramel Sauce
This sounds absolutely divine - the chef of this recipe can be found here. All the annotations in the recipe are her's - I've left them there because they sound quite helpful!
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It is better to start the cake a day ahead of time, as it needs to refrigerate for a leat 6 hours.
Chocolate Shortbread Base, from Trish Deseine:
250 gr. butter, very cold, cubed small
85 gr. sugar
300 gr. flour
25 gr. cacao powder
Preheat the oven to 350.Work the butter, sugar, flour and cacao with a food processor or your fingers to get a sandy mixture. Work the dough for a minute. Divide the dough in half. Reserve one half to make shortbread cookie or refrigerate for another time.Press one half into the bottom of a 10 or 12 inch springform pan. Bake for 40 minutes.Let cool completely.
Cheesecake Batter:
2 pounds cream cheese, softened
1 stick butter (115 gr), softened
1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1 cup sugar
5 eggs
2 Tb. cornstarch, sifted
zest of one lemon
Combine the cream cheese, butter, sugar, lemon zest, creme fraiche and cornstarch in the bowl of a stand mixer and whip until combine. Do not incorporate too much air or the cake will crack. Make sure the cream cheese and butter are very soft. Add the egg yolks one at a time and whip just until combined.Whip the egg whites until stiff. Gently fold them in the cream cheese batter.
Pour the batter over the chocolate shortbread crust. The batter will reach the rim of the cake. Wrap your springform pan with heavy duty aluminium foil, set it in a large roasting pan, add enough hot water to come up halfway up the side of the pan. Bake at 325 for 1 1/2 hours. Turn the oven off, crack the door of the oven open and let your cake cool in there for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and refrigerate completely for a few hours or better yet overnight.
Salted Butter Caramel Sauce, adapted from Guillemette:
240 gr. sugar
80 ml water
115 gr salted butter
150 ml heavy whipping cream
In a heavy saucepan set over low heat, combine the sugar and water and heat just until the sugar is dissolved. Add the butter. Let it come to a boil and cook until it reaches a golden caramel color. Remove from the heat and add the cream ( it will splatter and get crazy, but do not fear and trust the recipe). Whisk to combine and put back on the stove. Let it come to a boil again over low heat and cook 10-15 minutes until you reach a nice creamy consistency. Pour into a jar and try to refrain yourself from drinking it!
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It is better to start the cake a day ahead of time, as it needs to refrigerate for a leat 6 hours.
Chocolate Shortbread Base, from Trish Deseine:
250 gr. butter, very cold, cubed small
85 gr. sugar
300 gr. flour
25 gr. cacao powder
Preheat the oven to 350.Work the butter, sugar, flour and cacao with a food processor or your fingers to get a sandy mixture. Work the dough for a minute. Divide the dough in half. Reserve one half to make shortbread cookie or refrigerate for another time.Press one half into the bottom of a 10 or 12 inch springform pan. Bake for 40 minutes.Let cool completely.
Cheesecake Batter:
2 pounds cream cheese, softened
1 stick butter (115 gr), softened
1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1 cup sugar
5 eggs
2 Tb. cornstarch, sifted
zest of one lemon
Combine the cream cheese, butter, sugar, lemon zest, creme fraiche and cornstarch in the bowl of a stand mixer and whip until combine. Do not incorporate too much air or the cake will crack. Make sure the cream cheese and butter are very soft. Add the egg yolks one at a time and whip just until combined.Whip the egg whites until stiff. Gently fold them in the cream cheese batter.
Pour the batter over the chocolate shortbread crust. The batter will reach the rim of the cake. Wrap your springform pan with heavy duty aluminium foil, set it in a large roasting pan, add enough hot water to come up halfway up the side of the pan. Bake at 325 for 1 1/2 hours. Turn the oven off, crack the door of the oven open and let your cake cool in there for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and refrigerate completely for a few hours or better yet overnight.
Salted Butter Caramel Sauce, adapted from Guillemette:
240 gr. sugar
80 ml water
115 gr salted butter
150 ml heavy whipping cream
In a heavy saucepan set over low heat, combine the sugar and water and heat just until the sugar is dissolved. Add the butter. Let it come to a boil and cook until it reaches a golden caramel color. Remove from the heat and add the cream ( it will splatter and get crazy, but do not fear and trust the recipe). Whisk to combine and put back on the stove. Let it come to a boil again over low heat and cook 10-15 minutes until you reach a nice creamy consistency. Pour into a jar and try to refrain yourself from drinking it!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Healthy Chocolate Pudding
I'm quite intrigued the sound of this one - simple and healthy, and with avocado for dessert. I'll have to give it a go, and feed it to the family without telling them what's in it...
Ingredients:
2 avocados
1 banana
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup dates, pitted, soaked in water for a few hours, and drained
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a food processor until smooth, scraping down sides of the bowl as needed. Transfer to a bowl or individual serving bowls and chill several hours before serving.
Ingredients:
2 avocados
1 banana
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup dates, pitted, soaked in water for a few hours, and drained
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a food processor until smooth, scraping down sides of the bowl as needed. Transfer to a bowl or individual serving bowls and chill several hours before serving.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Little Chocolate Mousses
From the High Tea menu...
Makes 8
Ingredients:
150g dark chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup thickened cream
2 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons caster sugar
coloured cachous, to serve
Method:
1. Place chocolate in a heatproof, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on medium (50%) for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds with a metal spoon until melted and smooth. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool.
2. Using an electric mixer, beat cream in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Wash and dry beaters. Beat eggwhites in a separate small bowl until soft peaks form. Sprinkle sugar over eggwhites. Beat for 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is thick and glossy and sugar has dissolved.
3. Add egg yolks to chocolate. Using a metal spoon, stir to combine (see note). Stir one-third of eggwhite mixture into chocolate mixture until well combined. Fold in remaining eggwhite mixture. Fold in cream.
4. Spoon mixture into a large snap-lock bag. Snip a 1cm triangle from 1 corner of the bag. Pipe mixture into eight 70ml-capacity shot glasses. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or until firm. Decorate with cachous. Serve.
Notes:
Mixture may seize and appear thick and grainy, but continue stirring.
Makes 8
Ingredients:
150g dark chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup thickened cream
2 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons caster sugar
coloured cachous, to serve
Method:
1. Place chocolate in a heatproof, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on medium (50%) for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds with a metal spoon until melted and smooth. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool.
2. Using an electric mixer, beat cream in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Wash and dry beaters. Beat eggwhites in a separate small bowl until soft peaks form. Sprinkle sugar over eggwhites. Beat for 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is thick and glossy and sugar has dissolved.
3. Add egg yolks to chocolate. Using a metal spoon, stir to combine (see note). Stir one-third of eggwhite mixture into chocolate mixture until well combined. Fold in remaining eggwhite mixture. Fold in cream.
4. Spoon mixture into a large snap-lock bag. Snip a 1cm triangle from 1 corner of the bag. Pipe mixture into eight 70ml-capacity shot glasses. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or until firm. Decorate with cachous. Serve.
Notes:
Mixture may seize and appear thick and grainy, but continue stirring.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Forgotten Cookies
These have very quickly become a favourite in our house - they're basically meringues with stuff in them, but they're called Forgotten cookies, because you put them in the oven and forget about them!
We've experimented with the ingredients - I've done almonds and white chocolate chunks, and coconut and milk chocolate chips. Both were delicious, but hubby preferred the one with almonds (I actually preferred the coconut ones!) Selena tells me (in the comments below) that if you add a 3rd egg white, it makes the cookies a little bit less sweet. I'll be trying this next time, as they are very sweet meringues!
Ingredients:
2 egg whites, at room temperature
pinch salt
120g (1/2 cup) castor sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
120g (3/4 cup) roughly chopped almonds
150g (3/4 cup) chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 180°C
2. Beat egg whites and salt until foamy.
3. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until they hold stiff peaks and make a glossy, stiff meringue.
4. Add vanilla, almonds and chocolate chips.
5. Cover baking tray with baking paper. Drop teaspoonfuls of the mixture on the paper. Put in the oven, then turn oven off. Leave overnight in oven (or for at least 3 hours, until oven is cold) with the door closed.
I've found 2 hours is actually enough in the summer - I haven't tried them in winter to see if that makes a difference, though.
We've experimented with the ingredients - I've done almonds and white chocolate chunks, and coconut and milk chocolate chips. Both were delicious, but hubby preferred the one with almonds (I actually preferred the coconut ones!) Selena tells me (in the comments below) that if you add a 3rd egg white, it makes the cookies a little bit less sweet. I'll be trying this next time, as they are very sweet meringues!
Ingredients:
2 egg whites, at room temperature
pinch salt
120g (1/2 cup) castor sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
120g (3/4 cup) roughly chopped almonds
150g (3/4 cup) chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 180°C
2. Beat egg whites and salt until foamy.
3. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until they hold stiff peaks and make a glossy, stiff meringue.
4. Add vanilla, almonds and chocolate chips.
5. Cover baking tray with baking paper. Drop teaspoonfuls of the mixture on the paper. Put in the oven, then turn oven off. Leave overnight in oven (or for at least 3 hours, until oven is cold) with the door closed.
I've found 2 hours is actually enough in the summer - I haven't tried them in winter to see if that makes a difference, though.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
White Chocolate Mudcake
I'm not a big fan of mudcakes, but this one is simply divine - an entire block of white chocolate in the cake, and another one in the ganche... not good for the thighs, but worth every bite! I think it's much better when it's been chilled in the fridge (unusually - most cakes are best straight out of the oven, yeah?), and think it would suit having a glob of yoghurt or cream on the side.
Ingredients:
300g white chocolate (I used a block of Whittakers white chocolate)
200g butter (if using unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon fine table salt with the butter)
250ml (1 cup) milk
165g (3/4 cup) caster sugar
2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
250g (1 and 2/3 cups) plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
Ganache
200g white chocolate (I used a block of Whittakers white chocolate)
88g sour cream (a small tub, or a couple of large tablespoons)
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees Celsius (145 degrees Celsius fan-forced).
2. Grease a 20cm square cake pan and line the base and sides of the pan with baking paper.
3. Place chocolate, butter, milk and sugar in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat when chocolate and butter have melted, and stir mixture until completely smooth. Allow mixture to cool at room temperature for 15 minutes.
4. Add vanilla and eggs to chocolate mixture and stir until well combined.
5. Stir flour and baking powder together in a large bowl. Add one cup of chocolate mixture to the flour and stir until a smooth paste forms.
6. Repeat with another cup of the chocolate mixture.
7. Add remaining chocolate mixture and stir until mixture is smooth. This gradual method of combining the wet and dry ingredients helps prevent lumps.
8. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
9. Bake for about 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes. When the cake is ready, a fine-bladed knife inserted into the centre of the cake should come out without any batter attached.
10. Loosely cover cake with greaseproof paper or a clean tea towel and allow it to cool to room temperature in pan.
Sour Cream and White Chocolate Ganache
1. Melt white chocolate in a small saucepan over very low heat, stirring frequently.
2. When chocolate has completely melted, remove from heat and quickly stir in sour cream. Use immediately, or if your ganache is quite runny, set it aside at room temperature to thicken slightly before using.
Ingredients:
300g white chocolate (I used a block of Whittakers white chocolate)
200g butter (if using unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon fine table salt with the butter)
250ml (1 cup) milk
165g (3/4 cup) caster sugar
2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
250g (1 and 2/3 cups) plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
Ganache
200g white chocolate (I used a block of Whittakers white chocolate)
88g sour cream (a small tub, or a couple of large tablespoons)
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees Celsius (145 degrees Celsius fan-forced).
2. Grease a 20cm square cake pan and line the base and sides of the pan with baking paper.
3. Place chocolate, butter, milk and sugar in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat when chocolate and butter have melted, and stir mixture until completely smooth. Allow mixture to cool at room temperature for 15 minutes.
4. Add vanilla and eggs to chocolate mixture and stir until well combined.
5. Stir flour and baking powder together in a large bowl. Add one cup of chocolate mixture to the flour and stir until a smooth paste forms.
6. Repeat with another cup of the chocolate mixture.
7. Add remaining chocolate mixture and stir until mixture is smooth. This gradual method of combining the wet and dry ingredients helps prevent lumps.
8. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
9. Bake for about 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes. When the cake is ready, a fine-bladed knife inserted into the centre of the cake should come out without any batter attached.
10. Loosely cover cake with greaseproof paper or a clean tea towel and allow it to cool to room temperature in pan.
Sour Cream and White Chocolate Ganache
1. Melt white chocolate in a small saucepan over very low heat, stirring frequently.
2. When chocolate has completely melted, remove from heat and quickly stir in sour cream. Use immediately, or if your ganache is quite runny, set it aside at room temperature to thicken slightly before using.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Chocolate Chippie Cookies
I don't actually remember if these are any good or not, so please do comment on them if you try them out. These are another gem from my Form 1 cooking class.
Ingredients:
60g butter
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp condensed milk
Vanilla essence
½ cup flour
½ tsp baking powder
2 Tbsp chocolate chips
Method:
Cream butter, sugar and condensed milk, add vanilla.
Sift dry ingredients, and to mixture with chocolate chips.
Mix thoroughly and roll into balls (approx 8).
Place on a greased try and flatten with a fork.
Bake at 180°C for approx 10 minutes. Cool on a rack.
Ingredients:
60g butter
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp condensed milk
Vanilla essence
½ cup flour
½ tsp baking powder
2 Tbsp chocolate chips
Method:
Cream butter, sugar and condensed milk, add vanilla.
Sift dry ingredients, and to mixture with chocolate chips.
Mix thoroughly and roll into balls (approx 8).
Place on a greased try and flatten with a fork.
Bake at 180°C for approx 10 minutes. Cool on a rack.
Chocolate Cake in a Mug
Sometimes you just want a slice of chocolate cake, but don't want to make an entire cake. Well, the solution is here, thanks to Ally - a chocolate cake made in a mug, and it takes less than 5 minutes from thinking "Hmm, I want cake" to sitting down and eating it!
Ingredients
•1 - Coffee Mug
•4 - tablespoons flour
•4 - tablespoons sugar
•2 - tablespoons baking cocoa
•1 - egg
•3 - tablespoons milk
•3 - tablespoons oil
•3 -4 - tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
•Small splash of vanilla extract
Directions
1.Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well . Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
2.Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
3.Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla, and mix again.
4.Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 2 minutes at 1000 watts.
Personally, I just bung everything in the mug at the same time, give it a good ol' mix, and toss it in the microwave. Delicious!
Ingredients
•1 - Coffee Mug
•4 - tablespoons flour
•4 - tablespoons sugar
•2 - tablespoons baking cocoa
•1 - egg
•3 - tablespoons milk
•3 - tablespoons oil
•3 -4 - tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
•Small splash of vanilla extract
Directions
1.Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well . Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
2.Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
3.Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla, and mix again.
4.Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 2 minutes at 1000 watts.
Personally, I just bung everything in the mug at the same time, give it a good ol' mix, and toss it in the microwave. Delicious!
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