Category: Desserts
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Burnt Basque cheesecake
I’m not generally a fan of cheesecake but when my friend Jerry produced one of these burnt Basque-style cheesecakes at our Christmas party last year, I was sold. There’s no biscuit base and it’s very light and easy to make. Basically it’s like a giant soufflĂ©d creme caramel with slightly more structure. The burnt top…
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Quick Puff Pastry Apple Tart with Mincemeat
I made this over the holidays for New Year’s Day lunch but it would be delicious at any time of the year. I had a jar of mincemeat leftover from Christmas and some roasted quince in the freezer but you can just as easily use apple or diced apple and pear instead. It’s quick and…
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Festive Chestnut Parfait Recipe with Kahlua Sauce
We don’t usually want to eat a stodgy traditional pudding after Christmas, Boxing Day or New Year’s Eve dinner. We’ve usually eaten far too much by that time! So, I wanted to try something new that I could make ahead of time but was still special and festive. This sweet chestnut parfait with a Kalhua…
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Pigeon Cottage Kitchen 