No-bake strawberry tart


  INGREDIENTS Yields  4 250g Arnott’s granita biscuits, 3 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 150g melted unsalted butter 250g spreadable cream cheese 1/4 cup sifted icing sugar 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 250g Philadelphia Cream for desserts 625g hulled strawberries Icing sugar, to dust Directions for the No-bake strawberry tart […]

Strawberry amaretti tarts


  INGREDIENTS Yields  4 150g amaretti biscuits 80g unsalted butter, melted, cooled 200g mascarpone 2 tbs icing sugar, plus extra to dust 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup diced strawberries 1 tbs vincotto or balsamic vinegar Directions for the Strawberry amaretti tarts Step 1Preheat oven to 170°C. Lightly grease 4 round loose-bottomed tart pans (2cm deep; 8cm […]

Strawberry and cream tart


  INGREDIENTS Yields  4 1 1/3 cups plain flour 2 tablespoons caster sugar 90g butter, chilled, chopped 1 egg 250g cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup icing sugar 1 teaspoon rum 500g small strawberries, hulled 1/4 cup strawberry jam, warmed Directions for the Strawberry and cream tart Step 1Process flour, caster sugar and butter […]

Warm strawberry tarts


  INGREDIENTS Yields  4 4 sweet shortcrust tart cases (Pampas brand) 1 x 250g punnet strawberries, hulled, washed, halved 55g (1/4 cup) caster sugar 1 tbs water 80ml (1/3 cup) 99 per cent fat-free custard (Pauls Trim brand) Directions for the Warm strawberry tarts Step 1Preheat oven to 200°C. Place the pastry cases on a baking tray. […]

Strawberry meringues


  INGREDIENTS Yields  4 1 tsp vegetable oil 2 egg whites 80g (1/3 cup) caster sugar 250g (1 punnet) strawberries, washed, hulled, coarsely chopped 4 large scoops dairy-free vanilla ice dessert (Fruccio brand) Directions for the Strawberry meringues Step 1Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Brush paper with the oil. Place […]

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 […]