Posts under ‘Desserts & Sweets’

Polenta waffles with mixed berry sauce

Feb 28th, 2008

The polenta in these waffles really adds a lovely flavor and texture. With the berry sauce it was like a little pieces of heaven.

Yield: 8
Ingredients:

1 & 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup polenta
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 &1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
3 egg replacements
1 & 1/2 cup soy milk
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Chocolate whisky cake with raspberries

Feb 9th, 2008

by chris.

6 comments

Chocolate and whisky are so lovely together and with the perky taste of raspberries it becomes heaven.

Serving Size: 8
Ingredients:
For the cake:

1 1/2 cups unbleached white flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup whisky
3/4 cup chilled coffee
2 [...]

Red, white and brownies

Feb 1st, 2008

by chris.

6 comments

Brownie with soy mascarpone and rhubarb sauce.
Sweet, tart and creamy smooth, all combined in a very special dessert.

Serving Size: 6
Ingredients:

2 cups rhubarb pieces, fresh or frozen
3-4 Tbs. sugar
1/4 cup water
splash lemon juice

for the soy mascarpone

1 container (500 grams) about 1&1/2 cups plain soy yogurt
2 Tbs. raw cashew nut [...]

Apricot tarts with chocolate sauce

Jan 24th, 2008

by chris.

3 comments

These pretty tarts are very nice and light, especially nice after a full meal. Using a heart shaped tart form makes them a perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
For the crust:

1 & 1/4 cups unbleached white flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup coconut [...]