Easy Beautiful Desserts

OATMEAL ICE CREAM 600 ml milk ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 5 egg yolks 300 ml chilled whipping cream 2 ounce oatmeal 2 ounce granulated sugar 100 grams of vanilla sugar (to make vanilla sugar place3-4 vanilla pod in a jar of sugar, shake well and keep for a few hours) METHOD In a saucepan, place the milk and bring the milk to just boiling point. Take a bowl and beat together the egg yolks and sugar until it is thick, then add in the hot milk. Now place this pan over a pan of simmering water like a double boiler and using a spoon continue to stir till the mixture thickens like custard. Allow this custard mixture to cool. Once the mixture has cooled, add vanilla extract to it and transfer this thick custard mixture to a freezer tub or container and freeze until the mixture is partially frozen. Meanwhile to caramelize the sugar, place the oatmeal and the granulated sugar in a heatproof tray and toast in a preheated grill till the sugar has caramelized. Break in...

 FRUIT PARFAIT 2 cups chopped papaya 1 cup thick hung curd (thick curd) ¼ cup of milk ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract 2 tablespoons of sugar free 1 tablespoon strawberry syrup 2 slices of fresh pineapple 1/3 cup pomegranate 2 kiwi fruits sliced 1/3 cup sliced strawberries. COOKING METHOD Make a papaya puree by placing papaya in a blender and blending it till a smooth mixture is ready. Cook this puree on low heat for about 4-5 minutes. Allow it to cool. Now in a blender place the hung curd, papaya puree, vanilla extract, milk and blend. Now add the sugar to it and set this prepared whip aside. Coat the glass in which the parfait is to be served with strawberry syrup. Now put 1 teaspoons of pomegranate in the glass at the bottom. Arrange pineapple slices over it as a layer. Now put 1 layer of the prepared papaya whip over the pineapple slices. Arrange kiwi and strawberries over it. Again put a layer of the papaya whip. Place the glass in the fridge. At ...

APRICOT MUFFINS INGREDIENTS 31/2 CUPS  FLOUR 1 CUP SUGAR ½ CUP DRY BUTTERMILK POWDER OR DRY NONFAT MILK POWDER 1 TABLESPOON OF  BAKING POWDER ½  TABLESPOON OF BAKING SODA ½ TABLESPOON OF SALT ½ TABLESPOON GROUNDED CINNAMON ½ TEASPOON GROUNDED NUTMEG 3-4 EGGS 3 TEASPOONS OF VANILLA EXTRACT 2 CUPS WATER 1 CUP BUTTER OR OIL  1 CUP CHOPPED DRIED APRICOTS METHOD PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 DEGREES Coat the muffin tin with cooking spray In a bowl combine all the dry ingredients flour,sugar.milk powder ,baking powder,baking soda,salt,cinnamon and nutmeg.in case any lumps are formed break them.set aside In another bowl  beat the eggs with the electric beater.now add in the vanilla extract and beat.After this add the water and butter or oil to this well beaten egg mixture and beat on low speed till all the ingredients are well mixed.Now using a spoon gently stir in the combined dry ingredients mixture into this wet mixture just  ...

CREME CARAMEL INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 cups caster sugar 300 ml thickened cream 1 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 eggs A FOUR STEPS PROCEDURE Preheat oven to 170°C/150°C fan-forced. Combine 3/4 cup sugar and 1 cup cold water in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until sugar has dissolved. Increase heat to high. Bring to the boil. Boil, without stirring, for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden. Remove from heat. Set aside for 2 minutes to allow bubbles to subside. Pour sugar mixture into six 1 cup-capacity, ovenproof dishes. Set aside to set. Combine cream, milk and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 6 to 8 minutes or until small bubbles form at edge of pan. Remove from heat. Whisk eggs and remaining sugar in a bowl until pale and creamy. Slowly add cream mixture, whisking constantly. Strain mixture into a jug. Divide between dishes. Place dishes in a large baking dish (see tip). Pour boiling water int...

 LEMON CHEESECAKE DESSERT INGREDIENTS 12 digestive biscuits 100gms Butter, softened 1 tsp clear honey 2 Lemons, finely grated zest and juice 1 tbsp icing sugar 500gms Mascarpone 1/4 punnet Strawberries 1 sprig Mint 150ml raspberry sauce, to serve spun Sugar, to serve PREPARATION METHOD 1. Crush the biscuits into small pieces and combine with the butter and honey. Put this mixture into 4 metal rings and press evenly into the bottom of the moulds.  2. Stir the lemon juice, zest and icing sugar into the cheese, being sure not to mix it too much as this will cause the mixture to split. Taste as you go - if you have very juicy lemons you may not need all the juice.  3. Spoon the mix into the rings and use a palette knife to press it down to prevent air gaps. Sit onto serving plates and remove the rings, loosening with with a hot cloth or blowtorch.  4. Decorate the tops with the strawberries and sprigs of fresh mint. Spoon the sauce around the side and top with...

RED VELVET CUPCAKES These Cupcakes are a perfect treat to be served at christmas/valentine's day celebrations INGREDIENTS(For the CUPCAKES) 2 CUPS ALL PURPOSE FLOUR(SIFTED)  1 TEASPOON SALT 1 TEASPOON BAKING POWDER 1/4 CUP BAKING SODA 1/4 CUP COCOA POWDER 1 TABLESPOON RED FOOD COLOUR 1 1/2 TABLESPOON WATER UNSALTED BUTTER-1 STICK(4OUNCE)AT ROOM TEMPERATURE 2 CUPS GRANULATED SUGAR 2 LARGE EGGS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. 1 TEASPOON VANILLA ESSENCE 1/2 CUP BUTTER MILK METHOD In a bowl mix flour,baking powder,baking soda and salt  and sift.keep aside-(flour mixture) whisk the cocoa ,food color and water in a small bowl until smooth.set aside(red cocoa mixture) Using an electric beater at a high speed beat eggs and sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy.add the melted butter to this mixture and beat well with the beater till it forms a creamy texture.now add the red cocoa mixture and vanilla essence to this and mix well .  using a wooden spoo...

INGREDIENTS FOR THE VANILLA CUPCAKE SERVES-2 All purpose flour-1/2 cup baking powder-1/2 teaspoon granulated white sugar(sifted)-1/2 cup 1 egg separated                                  vanilla extract-1/2 teaspoon salt a pinch METHOD In a  bowl sift the all purpose flour,baking powder and salt and mix all three dry ingredients together well. in another bowl beat egg yolk with a high speed electric beater until fluffy.add sugar gradually while still beating. now add the vanilla essence and flour mixture all at once. In another bowl beat the egg white until it stands in moist peaks.then fold into the egg yolk mixture until well blended. pour the batter into cupcakes pans . bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees celcius for about 15 minutes. once baked remove the cupcakes from oven and cool.