Desserts – Page 9 – Cupcakes & Couscous

Chocolate meringue cake

Published on March 12, 2015May 21, 2018 by Teresa Ulyate4 Comments

March is always a busy birthday month, and lately I feel as though I am either busy planning or baking a celebration cake (or both!). My most recent creation was a Peppa Pig cake which I made for my daughter’s third birthday. I have a few other special birthday cakes planned for the coming weeks – look out for a cake filled post with all the photos sometime in the future.

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Honeycomb cheesecake frozen yoghurt (with video)

Published on October 2, 2014September 9, 2017 by Teresa Ulyate9 Comments

“Ooh, cheesecake, munching on a cheesecake, munching on a cheesecake. Cheesecake!
Cheesecake, munching on a cheesecake, munching on a cheesecake. Cheesecake!
Cheesecake, gobble gobble cheesecake, gobble gobble cheesecake. Cheesecake!
Cheesecake, gobble gobble cheesecake, crazy over cheesecake. Cheesecake!”

Louis Armstrong, lyrics to “Cheesecake” 1966.

A dessert so fantastic there is even a song about it, and deservedly so. Good on ya, Louis! Today’s recipe is inspired by cheesecake, but in a slightly different format….

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Apple crumble recipe with oat crumble and vanilla custard

Apple and raisin oaty crumble with vanilla custard

Published on September 4, 2014November 24, 2018 by Teresa Ulyate3 Comments

This is a little something I whipped up over the weekend and an absolute classic as I am sure you will agree! There is something very comforting and homely about preparing and eating this particular dessert and I love the heavenly combination of spiced apple, crunchy oat crumble and creamy vanilla custard.

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Granny D’s lemon fridge tart

Published on July 4, 2014October 3, 2018 by Teresa Ulyate13 Comments

I recently received an email from a South African ex-pat living in the U.S.A. asking whether I had a fridge tart recipe to share. Two things immediately came to mind: firstly my super easy lemon fridge cheesecake recipe which I promptly sent to her; secondly one of my mom’s recipe books containing a handwritten lemon fridge tart recipe, passed on from my paternal grandmother. I seem to recall we had enjoyed the fridge cake at a Sunday lunch and immediately requested the recipe. I have not paged through that book for years but remember the recipe distinctly – it is written in green pen and was probably pasted into the book at least 20 years ago. I was intrigued to give it a try and see whether it is still a winner.

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Lemon curd swirl ice cream

Published on June 26, 2014October 13, 2017 by Teresa Ulyate6 Comments

So before you think I have lost the plot let me confirm a few things. Yes, I know it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere. Yes, it is true – I am currently sitting at my desk, typing this recipe while the rain lashes my window and my fingertips begin to feel more and more numb. (In fairness it was 25 degrees two days ago, Cape Town – you tease!) But yes – I have still chosen to post this recipe that I created recently. On a cold day. In this here winter season. And that is simply because ice cream is fantastically fabulous and should, I think, be enjoyed and appreciated all year round! Everyone happy? Good!

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Nectarine ice cream recipe with lavender

Honey roasted nectarine and lavender ice cream and a chat with Hein van Tonder

Published on January 22, 2014October 16, 2018 by Teresa Ulyate4 Comments

Cape Town is home to a thriving community of food bloggers, and I am constantly impressed by the work published by us foodies down here at the tip of Africa. One of these local talents is Hein Van Tonder who blogs over at Heinstirred.

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Tarte au chocolat

Published on January 8, 2014December 9, 2017 by Teresa Ulyate9 Comments

Last week I posted a round up of the dishes I made over the Christmas period (you can check out that post here). This article received quite a bit of attention, mostly because of the delectable dessert featured right at the beginning. Some of you have been asking for the recipe…and your wish is my command. You will find everything you need to know below.

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Double chocolate almond meringues

Published on October 21, 2013October 27, 2017 by Teresa Ulyate10 Comments

I whipped these up a while ago when I found myself sitting with a few extra egg whites leftover from a batch of fresh pasta I had made. The perfect excuse to make meringues! Not just any meringues, no no… but an extra special version with dark chocolate and crunchy almonds. They were so delicious that I have made them several times since. Continue reading “Double chocolate almond meringues” →