Desserts & Baking

Recipe: Pink lemonade and mint sorbet

Published on December 23, 2022

Pink lemonade and mint sorbet Makes 1.5L  Total time 20 min plus freezing time  Ingredients Sugar 1 cup  Water ¼ cup   Fresh mint, chopped 4 sprigs plus extra for serving  Lemonade 500ml  Strawberries 2 large punnets plus extra for serving  Method In a saucepan, heat the sugar, water, mint and half the lemonade together. Stir […]

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Cook the classic koeksister

Published on November 14, 2022

Master the art of this braided local heritage treat Serves 12 Total time: 1 hour Ingredients For the syrup Sugar 3 cups Water 13/4 cups Cream of tartar 1/2 tsp Cinnamon sticks 2 Fresh ginger, sliced 2 cm Lemon juice 2 tsp For the dough Flour 4 cups Baking powder 2 tbsp Salt 1/2 tsp […]

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An easy showstopper: Strawberry Crumble

Published on November 14, 2022

Strawberry crumble Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 25 min Serves: 4 Ingredients For the crumble ¾ cup flour ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup oats 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg Pinch salt ¾ cup butter, chopped For the filling 1 tbsp cornflour 4 cups strawberries, quartered ½ cup sugar 1 tbsp water 1 tsp […]

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Mouthwatering fruity desserts

Published on November 1, 2022

A refreshing twist on desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth. Strawberry crumble Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 25 min Serves: 4 Ingredients For the crumble ¾ cup flour ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup oats 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg Pinch salt ¾ cup butter, chopped For the filling 1 tbsp cornflour 4 cups […]

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JAZZ™ Apple And Tahini Bread

Published on May 24, 2022

JAZZ™ is the perfectly sized apple for those moments in between. Bursting with crisp, tangy-sweet balanced flavours, JAZZ™ is an everyday, delicious, fresh natural lift, just when you need it. Originating in the beautiful orchards of New Zealand, JAZZ™ apples are now also grown in prime apple growing regions around the world and of course, […]

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Easter Pavlova Nests

Published on April 11, 2022

These Easter Pavlova nests are the perfect dessert to end off the day this Sunday. They're super cute, tasty and will be enjoyed by all ages!

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Creamy condensed milk rice pudding

Published on April 8, 2022

This creamy condensed milk rice pudding is easy, comforting, scrumptious and is made from next to nothing! So for those on a budget this will be perfect!

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Lemon milk tart meringue pie with lemon curd drizzle

Published on March 4, 2022

This Lemon milk tart meringue pie with lemon curd drizzle is the perfect combination of two desserts and a fab twist on a local South African dessert!

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Passionfruit Pavlova Layer Cake

Published on February 22, 2022

Baker, fashionista and My Sweet Life author, Faaiza Omar shares her delicious passionfruit pavlova layer cake with us. It is PHENOMENAL.

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Chocolate Yule log

Published on February 3, 2022

There is no one on earth who would turn their noses up at this chocolate Yule log, even if they aren't a fan of chocolate!

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