Fruit
Grilled Nectarines with Vanilla Ricotta
This dessert is so simple it barely requires a recipe! Because it's so simple, try to use good quality ingredients so that the flavours really stand out.
Individual Minted Cheesecakes with Raspberry Puree
This is a lovely simple dessert to make. Crisp puff pastry contrasts with the soft, baked, minty ricotta filling. When raspberries are in season, simply puree them with a little sugar, keeping a few for garnishing. In the off season, you can thaw and puree frozen raspberries and sweeten to taste.
Lemon Yoghurt Cake
A moist, lemony cake, which is a beautiful tea cake, served with a dollop of tart yoghurt! This cake would also make a beautiful dessert served slightly warm, with a cold raspberry coulis.
Lime and Gin Mousse
I obtained this recipe from Kylie Adams, who owned the very good Rosehip Cafe, a favourite spot to meet friends as it was just around the corner from Cuisine’s former offices. The tart flavour of the chilled mousse is ideal for a summer dessert. To obtain a perfect mousse it is important for all the beaten ingredients to have the same soft texture.
Lychee and Ginger Sorbet
The sweet and subtle flavour of lychees and the tanginess of ginger combine beatuifully in this tasty cocktail. Reserve the juice from the lychees for use in another fruit cocktail later.
