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 […]

Strawberries ‘n’ cream sponge


  INGREDIENTS Yields  10 Melted butter, to grease Plain flour, to dust 5 eggs 100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar 2 tbs cornflour, sifted 115g (3/4 cup) self-raising flour, sifted 1 tbs milk 1 tsp vanilla essence Pure icing sugar, to dust Fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, halved, to decorate Strawberry cream 250g punnet strawberries, washed, hulled, […]

Quick almond cake with strawberries in red wine


  INGREDIENTS Yields  10 1 1/4 cups (275g) caster sugar 220g marzipan* 220g unsalted butter, softened 6 eggs 1/2 cup (75g) self-raising flour 1/2 cup (75g) plain flour 1 tsp baking powder Icing sugar, to dust Thick cream or mascarpone, to serve Strawberries in red wine 500g strawberries, hulled, halved 125g caster sugar 350ml Chianti […]

Strawberries & cream cheesecake


  INGREDIENTS Yields  10   250g shortbread biscuits 100g unsalted butter, melted 4 gold-strength gelatine sheets (see note) 500g cream cheese 395g can sweetened condensed milk 300ml thickened cream 200g white chocolate, melted, cooled 2 x 250g punnets strawberries 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar 1 vanilla bean, split lengthways, seeds scraped   Directions for the Strawberries […]

All-American Strawberry Layer Cake


  INGREDIENTS Yields  10 1 (18.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix, batter prepared according to package directions 3 pints fresh strawberries, hulled 2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract   Directions for the All-American Strawberry Layer Cake  Bake cake batter according to package directions for two 9-inch round layers; let […]

The Best Pavlova


  INGREDIENTS Original recipe makes 1 – 9 inch cake 3 egg whites 1 pinch salt 1 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 pint fresh strawberries Directions for the The Best Pavlova Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Draw a 9 […]