Lemon Meringue Pie

I recently made this for a friend’s birthday celebration and was reminded how incredibly popular it is. Saying that, it’s very sweet, so a little goes a long way! In this recipe I’ve given you the option to use just the 2 egg whites, or up to 4 egg whites, depending on how much volume…

Chocolate Self-saucing Pudding

This is a pudding fit for absolutely any occasion, but I’m posting this on Valentine’s Day, knowing that many of us might just be home tonight dealing with the demands of a regular week night. That said, an easy dessert to mark the occasion may not be entirely out of the question. And better yet,…

Ouma Ann’s Apple Pudding

This is another one of those family recipes passed down to us by my Ouma Ann, made even before her, by her mother. It was often served for dessert after Sunday lunch and the best treat was having cold squares of it in my lunchbox for school the next day. We created many happy memories…

Strawberries and Cream

Makes 8 servings I call this ‘Strawberries and Cream’ because that’s exactly what it is – churned into a beautifully creamy ice-cream. Once again, this is something you can make ahead, and if you’re trying to keep things really simple, just serve a scoop of it in a delicious sugar cone. A slightly fancier version…

Kataifi Cheesecake Baskets

Serves 8 – 10 These gorgeous Kataifi baskets will add a real Easter feel to your menu, with their nest-like appearance. Deceptive in their show-stopping beauty and intricate detail, they are surprisingly easy to make and absolutely delicious at the same time. Here’s what goes in 1 box of Kataifi pastry (500g) 3 tablespoons of…

Christmas Pudding Cheesecake

As we draw closer to Christmas Day, you might be thinking of things that you can prepare ahead. Desserts served in glasses look gorgeous and they take some of the admin out of your meal as you can do exactly that – prep ahead! This here is a fridge cheesecake with a Christmas pudding smashed…