Published on December 4, 2024

An Italian frozen mousse that is, in short, life-changing. The silky dessert has a ‘half frozen’ texture (as the name semifreddo suggests), so slice and serve quickly.  Chocolate semifreddo log   Serves 8-10  Ingredients 1 ½ cups (375ml) cream, whisked to stiff peaks 4 extra-large eggs, separated cup ⅔ (145g) castor sugar 2 Tbsp (30ml) hazelnut liqueur […]

Published on December 1, 2024

Show off this Christmas with frozen desserts that have ‘zero chill’ and don’t hold back.  This frozen raspberry ripple cake will be the highlight of your festive feast. Frozen raspberry ripple cake  Serves 12-15   The meringue that enrobes this cake will insulate the ice cream, keeping it frozen for longer so you can make a […]

Published on October 23, 2024

Decadent, sweet and absolutely delicious! this blondies recipe will satisfy any sweet craving. Peanut butter & chocolate blondies Makes 16 Not a fan of peanut butter? Swap for a handful of chopped raspberries, or ripple with melted white chocolate. Ingredients 150g dark chocolate, chopped, plus extra for topping ⅓ cup sugar-free peanut butter 3 eggs […]

Published on October 8, 2024

Don’t let the size fool you – when it comes to flavour, these canapés and treats pack quite the punch!    Brownie bites with berry buttercream & candy floss  Serves 8  Serve in small cupcake cases for easy serving and eating.  Ingredients 550g Ina Paarman’s chocolate brownie mix  125g butter, softened  250g icing sugar, sifted  2 […]

Published on September 20, 2024

“I got this recipe from friends Louis and Anita and adapted it for a potjie on the fire years ago. There really is no trick to this one, it’s foolproof and a crowd pleaser every single time.” Apple tart in potjie  Serves 6  Ingredients For the filling   9 Granny Smith apples  1 lemon  ½ […]

Published on July 8, 2024

Italians are all about simplicity. Enter our one-bowl wonder that saves you on time, while packing heaps of decadence.  One-bowl spiced banana Bundt cake  Serves 6-8  Ingredients 5 (about 450g) ripe or overripe bananas  4 large eggs  1 can (385g) condensed milk  ½ cup (125ml) melted butter  1 tsp vanilla  2 ½ cups (350g) self-raising […]

Published on July 4, 2024

Italian desserts are all about simplicity. Add some cream, ricotta or mascarpone and you’ll be dishing up easy Italian delights in no time.    A slightly unusual take on panna cotta, which is usually delicately fragranced and yoghurt-based, this rich version has a slightly denser texture that works best served in the dish it is set […]

Published on April 5, 2024

In this edition of MK Test Kitchen, our ever-hungry team of creatives try out the best waffle recipes. From decadently sweet, to flavour-packing savoury variations, we show you why waffles have become the trendy treats that’s perfect for any occasion.  Level up For a simple yet tasty dessert, try this combo: Add ¼ cup caramel […]

Published on December 16, 2023

To make this delicious dessert non-alcoholic, substitute brandy for slightly sweetened coffee, made at a strength of your liking.  Healthy-ish, almost-boozy tiramisu  Total time 35 minutes // Serves 6  Ingredients  For the syrup   2 cups (500ml) strong coffee  10-12 (about 200g) medjool dates, chopped 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla essence  ¼ cup (60ml) brandy liqueur  ⅓ […]

Published on December 16, 2023

Dare to do Christmas differently? Serve up a twist on the classic trifle for an unforgettable, festive spread.  Summer trifle  Total time 30 minutes // Serves 10-12  Ingredients  2 packets (80g each) peach jelly  2 (350g each) madeira cake layers, cut into squares  2 punnets (100g each) raspberries + extra for serving 4 cups (1L) […]