Coconut Flan/Creme Caramel This delicious baked custard has been around for centuries and is truly loved across the world. It goes by many names such as “Flan, Crème Caramel and Pudim” Custards tend to be placed in the stereotype “deemed hard” but in this recipe I break it down to show you how simple it… Continue reading Simply Local | Coconut Flan
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Classic Cheesecake
Ingredients – Crust 2 cups of biscuit crumbs (you can use Graham Crackers, Digestive Biscuits or Oreos) 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar 1 tsp salt 3 oz of melted unsalted butter Ingredients – Filling 2 lbs of cream cheese, softened at room temperature (4, 8oz packages) 1 cup of granulated sugar 1 tsp of vanilla… Continue reading Classic Cheesecake
Pineapple Jam
Hey guys yes, another great recipe for your repertoire! This time it’s even simpler! Pineapple jam! I used canned pineapple just to show you how versatile jam really is. Any fruit whether it be fresh or even from a can. Feel free to experiment and use your favourite spices and fruits! Enjoy guys! Ingredients 2 Cans Cuisine… Continue reading Pineapple Jam
Banana Coconut Muffins
Bananas or coconut? Why not both! I love this combo because they always pair so well together. Muffins are really easy and does not take much time to bake as cakes or pastries would. When just baked these muffins transform the entire kitchen to a heavenly place. The crunch of the coconut on top was… Continue reading Banana Coconut Muffins
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Makes one 8 inch cake, six 4 inch sized ramekins Ingredients 8 ounces of chopped semi-sweet chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips 4 ounces of melted butter ¾ cup of granulated sugar 3 eggs, at room temperature ½ cup of cocoa powder, sifted Icing sugar (optional garnish) Vanilla ice cream (optional serving suggestion) Method 1. Place… Continue reading Flourless Chocolate Cake
Sweet & Savory Puffs
This classic French dish is an ultimate show shopper. Pate Choux or Choux pastry can be made into a variety of sweet or savory dishes. I love this versatile mixture for making puffs. Puffs are one of those familiar items persons would bring to a house lime or even for class parties. I remember growing… Continue reading Sweet & Savory Puffs
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Makes 1 double layer 9 inch diameter round cake, serves 8 persons Cake 2 cups of flour 2 tsp of baking powder 1 ½ tsp of baking soda 3 tsp of cinnamon 2 cups of granulated sugar 1 cup of vegetable oil 4 eggs at room temperature 2 cups of grated carrots Method In a… Continue reading Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
No-Churn Sawine Ice Cream
Whether it’s called Sawine, Saywine, Sahwine or even Suhwine many can attest that its one of the favored desserts for Eid. This is one of the many dishes Muslims across the world eat to celebrate the end of Ramadan. It reminds me of porridge because its rich, creamy and packed with spices. Vermicelli is one… Continue reading No-Churn Sawine Ice Cream
Classic Sponge Cake with Buttercream Frosting
Makes 10 servings, two 8 inch round cakes, three 6 inch round cakes Cake 8 ounces of unsalted butter, room temperature 1 ¾ cup of granulated sugar 4 eggs, room temperature 3 cups of all-purpose flour 4 tsp baking powder 1 ½ tsp salt 2 cups of evaporated milk 2 tsp vanilla essence Buttercream Frosting… Continue reading Classic Sponge Cake with Buttercream Frosting