Preheat the oven to 150˚C/130˚C fan/gas mark 2 and line two baking trays with tin foil. In a small bowl, sift together the cocoa, salt and half of the sugar. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites together with the cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Beat in […]
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Lemon meringue bars
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Beat together the butter, flour, icing sugar and lemon zest until blended. Press the mixture evenly into a 33x23cm rimmed baking tray. Freeze for 10 minutes, then bake for 20-22 minutes until golden. Leave to cool completely, then spread the lemon curd over the crust. Bake for […]
Meringues with lemon-blackberry curd
Method: Place the blackberries, sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan over a medium-low heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries have released their juices and the sauce is thick. Remove from the heat and leave to cool. Place a large dollop of whipped cream into each meringue nest. […]
Jacob’s Elite Chocolate Kimberley Pavlova
Preheat the oven to 120°C/100oC fan/gas mark 2. Line three baking trays with parchment paper. Use an electric mixer to whisk the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl for a few minutes until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition, until the meringue is thick […]
Gem’s mince pie & whiskey caramel baked Alaska
To prepare the ice cream centre, line a one-litre pudding basin with two layers of cling film, leaving enough hanging over the edges to cover the sides of the basin. Tip the ice cream into a bowl, add the crumbled mince pies, Gem Gourmet Raisins and whiskey and mix to combine. Place the ice cream […]
Brown sugar pavlovas with amaretto & apricots
Preheat the oven to 140°C/120°C fan/gas mark 1. Line a large baking tray with greaseproof paper. For the meringues, add the egg whites and lemon juice to a large clean bowl and whisk until stiff peaks are formed. Add one tablespoon of sugar and whisk again until the whites return to stiff. Repeat until all […]
10 beautiful bakes to bring to your next cake sale
Nothing brings a community together quite like a cake sale. They’re a brilliant way to raise money for charity, as well as being a lovely opportunity to pick up some delicious, homemade baked goods. To help inspire your next cake sale, we’re sharing some beautiful bakes that would be perfect for the occasion. NYC chocolate […]
What’s inside our new issue of easyFood Magazine
How on Earth are we here already?! At easyFood, we’re constantly working ahead which always makes it feel like time’s flying, but this year particularly seems to be racing by at full speed. Late summer into early autumn is such a blissful time; the excitement of summer is still very much in the air with […]
Salted caramel blondie cheesecake
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/ gas mark 4. Grease and line a 25.5 cm springform tin. To make the blondie base, whisk the butter, brown sugar and eggs together until pale in colour. Add the vanilla extract, flour and a pinch of salt, and incorporate using a spatula. Pour the mixture into the tin, […]
How to choose the best stand mixer: Test Kitchen Review
Love baking at home, but not sure what equipment to invest in? Read on as our Test Kitchen team discuss one of our best-loved kitchen gadgets – the stand mixer – to help you decide! What is it? A stand mixer is a heavy-duty electric mixer attached to a stand that sits on a countertop. […]