Strawberry vacherin


  INGREDIENTS Yields  8 175g whole blanched almonds 5 egg whites 225g caster sugar 110g unsalted butter, melted, cooled 70g plain flour, sifted 300ml thickened cream, whipped 150g pure icing sugar, plus extra to dust 1 tsp vanilla extract 100g Toblerone chocolate 250g punnet strawberries Directions for the Strawberry vacherin Step 1Preheat the oven to 120°C. Lightly […]

Strawberry cheesecakes


  INGREDIENTS Yields  4 1 punnet strawberries, hulled, sliced 1/4 cup (35g) icing sugar, plus extra to dust 100g creme fraiche 100g cream cheese, softened 1 tbs Grand Marnier or kirsch (optional) 8 good-quality shortbread rounds (see Note) Thick cream, to serve Directions for the Strawberry cheesecakes Puree half the strawberries and 1 tbs sugar. Set aside. […]

Strawberry meringues


  INGREDIENTS Yields  4 1 x 200g ctn Greek-style yoghurt 1 tbs honey 4 bought meringue nests 1 x 250g punnet strawberries, washed, hulled, halved 1 x 30g Cadbury Flake bar, crumbled Directions for the Strawberry meringues Combine the yoghurt and honey in a bowl. Place the meringue nests on serving plates. Top with the yoghurt mixture […]

Strawberry cheesecake


  INGREDIENTS Yields  10 250g pkt Unibic Sponge Finger biscuits 1 cup apple juice 500g cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup caster sugar 1 large lemon, rind finely grated, juiced 3 teaspoons powdered gelatine 300ml pouring cream, lightly whipped 375g small strawberries, hulled 1/2 cup strawberry jam Directions for the Strawberry cheesecake Step 1Grease and line the base […]

Strawberry shortcake 2


  INGREDIENTS Yields  8 2 cups plain flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 cup caster sugar 125g unsalted butter, chilled, chopped 1 egg 2/3 cup pure cream 1/2 x 300ml tub double cream 250g strawberries, hulled, sliced Icing sugar mixture, for dusting Directions for the Strawberry shortcake 2 Step 1Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Grease and line […]

Strawberry shortcake


  INGREDIENTS Yields  8 2 cups sliced strawberries, hulled 4 tbs (1/3 cup) caster sugar 1 egg 2/3 cup (160ml) milk 2 cups (300g) plain flour, sifted 1 tbs baking powder 100g unsalted butter, chopped 1/2 cup strawberry jam 200ml thickened cream, lightly whipped Icing sugar, to dust Directions for the Strawberry shortcake Step 1Preheat oven to […]

Strawberry muffins


  INGREDIENTS Yields  4 400g plain flour, sifted 3/4 cup (165g) caster sugar 1 tbs baking powder Grated zest of 1 orange 1 punnet (250g) strawberries, chopped 2 eggs, beaten 300ml buttermilk 80g unsalted butter, melted, cooled Icing sugar (optional), to dust Directions for the Strawberry muffins Step 1Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a 12-hole muffin pan […]

Warm strawberry scrolls


  INGREDIENTS Yields  4 200g strawberries, hulled, sliced 3 teaspoons caster sugar 1/2 lemon, rind finely grated 3/4 cup self-raising flour 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon pure icing sugar, to serve 1/3 cup 99% fat-free pouring custard, to serve Directions for the Warm strawberry scrolls Step 1Place strawberries in a bowl. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of caster sugar […]

Strawberry tarts


  INGREDIENTS Yields  14 1/2 quantity of creme patisserie (see related recipe) 1 1/2 punnets small strawberries, halved 2 tbs redcurrant jelly Shortcrust pastry 175g plain flour 100g butter, chilled, cubed 2 tbs icing sugar 1 egg yolk Directions for the Strawberry tarts Step 1To make pastry, process flour, butter, sugar and pinch of salt in a […]

Strawberry custard tart


  INGREDIENTS Yields  8 1 1/2 cups plain flour 2 tablespoons caster sugar 125g butter, chilled, chopped 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons chilled water 250g strawberries, hulled, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons apricot jam 1 tablespoon boiling water Custard filling 1 egg 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 1/3 cup […]