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| MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERONE |
Some of the most spectacular 67goingon50 sweets from the year received rapturous receptions but even the common-all-garden goodies were welcomed with delight. The blog hopes you will enjoy them, too in the coming weeks.
Special Occasion/Crowd Pleasers
Blackberry Whiskey
Ginger Cheesecake:
sophisticated, with kid's version
Luxury Chocolate-Ginger Banana Bread: with low-fat ginger cream; unexpectedly mind-blowing
Plum & Cinnamon Swirl Cake: as pretty as it is scrumptious; popular twist on an old favourite
Lemon Cheesecake, reduced fat: Magnificent American-Style baked cheesecake that's light, refreshing and satisfying. Happy tasters included the Secretary of State for Scotland(!). Others said: '...the consistency of a good French patisserie.' '...base is not soggy.' 'I love cheesecake; this one is really good.'
Chocolate Nut Globs: Total indulgence; NOT healthy but rich, crunchy, decadent - chocolate, nuts and peanut butter buried in cookie dough.
Bars - surprise hit of the year
Cherry Almond Bakewell: Slightly skinnier (no pastry) & utterly sensational; snowy powdered sugar adds seasonal touches
Pineapple Blueberry Coconut Bars: the lovechild of a cookie & a cake, or an English crumble & an American biscuit. 'loved the texture, taste & flavour' Taster
Crumbles
Ginger Pear & Blueberry Crumble: sophisticated sensational fruit crumble with a twist; lower sugar & fat, option for no common wheat
Dieters' Delights
Rich Chocolate Mint Biscuits: Proves delicious cookies need not be bad for you; lower-sugar, NO added fat, 10 mins prep. 'Biscuit version of mint matchsticks' Taster
White Chocolate & Berry Tart, no-bake: lower fat but lovely & creamy with full-fat flavour; thrillingly easy
Easy-Peasy
1 Recipe=2 Delicious Treats: Cinnamon Breakfast Twists & Blueberry Scones
2-into-1 does go; double mouthwatering treats in one baking session
Chocomint Custard 'Poke' Sponge: out-of-this world, so special it'll disappear in minutes; with the help of supermarket custard.
Exquisite Emergency Almond Biscuits: delicious & delicate; gluten & dairy-free; unbelievably fast & easy, perfect for unexpected guests
Spiced & Iced Chocolate Orange Cake: tender, fine crumbed, lightly spiced and scented with orange; butter-free, wallet-friendly; easy enough for kids to make it
Ice Cream
Strawberry Ripple Ice: 0-fat Yoghurt Ice Cream stridently - but beguilingly - rippled with low-sugar strawberry compote: sweet, refreshing but low-cal; dieters' delight
Pies/Cheesecakes
Cherry Garcia Cream Pie: sophisticated; no-bake; choc-a-block with chunks of cherry & dark chocolate; elevated with cherry brandy. Popular. Of course!
Vegetarian/Vegan
Cherry Garcia Ice Cream: Vegan, easy-peasy; the nicest, tastiest, healthiest ice cream; no cream - just bananas...
'Irish Coffee' Chocolate Cake':
Vegan-glorious
Orange Mini Cakes: kids love these fluffy cakes with a surprise filling
Vegetarian Coffee Walnut Cake, frugal but fabulous; make a day ahead
No-bake Granola Flapjacks: high energy & protein for winter walks
Blasts from the Past
Luscious Lemon Pudding exceedingly pretty and delicious lemony pudding; lower fat. Can be made in stages. Versatile.
Mint Choco-Mousse, low-sugar, no egg yolk; cream only if wanted
Tiramisu Pudding, No Bake nothing else to say but 'Wow!'
Triple Chocolate Truffle Brownies: Pure indulgence; not healthy at all; 3 types of chocolate. Serve in small portions.
Mango Mint & Ginger Instant Sorbet, Vegan. Emergency crowd pleasing dessert; no sugar, fat or preservatives
Ginger Pear & Blueberry Crumble: sophisticated sensational fruit crumble with a twist; lower sugar & fat, option for no common wheat
Dieters' Delights
Rich Chocolate Mint Biscuits: Proves delicious cookies need not be bad for you; lower-sugar, NO added fat, 10 mins prep. 'Biscuit version of mint matchsticks' Taster
White Chocolate & Berry Tart, no-bake: lower fat but lovely & creamy with full-fat flavour; thrillingly easy
Easy-Peasy
1 Recipe=2 Delicious Treats: Cinnamon Breakfast Twists & Blueberry Scones
2-into-1 does go; double mouthwatering treats in one baking session
Chocomint Custard 'Poke' Sponge: out-of-this world, so special it'll disappear in minutes; with the help of supermarket custard.
Exquisite Emergency Almond Biscuits: delicious & delicate; gluten & dairy-free; unbelievably fast & easy, perfect for unexpected guests
Spiced & Iced Chocolate Orange Cake: tender, fine crumbed, lightly spiced and scented with orange; butter-free, wallet-friendly; easy enough for kids to make it
Ice Cream
Strawberry Ripple Ice: 0-fat Yoghurt Ice Cream stridently - but beguilingly - rippled with low-sugar strawberry compote: sweet, refreshing but low-cal; dieters' delight
Pies/Cheesecakes
Cherry Garcia Cream Pie: sophisticated; no-bake; choc-a-block with chunks of cherry & dark chocolate; elevated with cherry brandy. Popular. Of course!
Vegetarian/Vegan
Cherry Garcia Ice Cream: Vegan, easy-peasy; the nicest, tastiest, healthiest ice cream; no cream - just bananas...
'Irish Coffee' Chocolate Cake':
Vegan-glorious
Orange Mini Cakes: kids love these fluffy cakes with a surprise filling
Vegetarian Coffee Walnut Cake, frugal but fabulous; make a day ahead
No-bake Granola Flapjacks: high energy & protein for winter walks
Blasts from the Past
Luscious Lemon Pudding exceedingly pretty and delicious lemony pudding; lower fat. Can be made in stages. Versatile.
Mint Choco-Mousse, low-sugar, no egg yolk; cream only if wanted
Tiramisu Pudding, No Bake nothing else to say but 'Wow!'
Triple Chocolate Truffle Brownies: Pure indulgence; not healthy at all; 3 types of chocolate. Serve in small portions.
Mango Mint & Ginger Instant Sorbet, Vegan. Emergency crowd pleasing dessert; no sugar, fat or preservatives
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