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Brown Sugar Burnt Cheesecake

WorldGourmetHome — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:29:39 +0000

Wonderfully creamy and custardly, the Basque burnt cheesecake is a crustless cheesecake baked at high heat. It has a rustic look with cracked edges and an almost burnt surface. While the original recipe from La Viña in San Sebastián contains only 5 ingredients, there’s plenty of room to get creative. This version uses brown sugar …

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Babka

WorldGourmetHome — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:12:49 +0000

Babka is a sweet braided bread that originated from Jewish communities in Poland in the early 19th century. Extra challah dough was rolled up with fruit jam or cinnamon and the Babka was baked as a loaf alongside the challah then. Fast forward to 2020, the modern day Babka consists of either an enriched or …

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Earl Grey Tea Scones + Cranberry Chocolate Chip Scones

WorldGourmetHome — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 14:11:09 +0000

Originally made with oats and griddle-baked, it is believed that scones got their start as a Scottish quick bread in the early 1500s. Some say the word “skone” originated from the Dutch word ‘schoonbrot’, which means beautiful bread, while others argue it comes from Stone of Destiny, where the Kings of Scotland were crowned. When …

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Pink Dragonfruit Bahn Mi

WorldGourmetHome — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:46:04 +0000

In February 2020, a bakery in Vietnam created a series of pink dragonfruit bread to use up the tons of dragonfruit going unsold due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This exceptional dragon fruit Bahn Mi combines the subtle hint of floral sweetness, rich, savoury meat and bright, crunchy pickles and fresh herbs, all stuffed into a …

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Chocolate Almond Roll

WorldGourmetHome — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:20:02 +0000

Despite its name, the Swiss Roll (also known as jelly roll, jam roll, roll cake, cream roll or Swiss log) did not originate from Switzerland but likely from Austria. From classic fruit jam, whipped cream, chocolate and cheese fillings, to more exotic fillings made with ube and durian, different countries have their favourite interpretations of …

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Arrepiados (Almond Biscuits)

WorldGourmetHome — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 12:17:24 +0000

Arrepiados” (translated into English as “creepy”, “horrified” or “goosebumps”) are said to have originated when nuns were getting ready to welcome a group of distinguished gentlemen. In the bustle of the kitchen, where they were peeling almonds to make some cookies, a sister remarked, “Do not forget that the Clarissass (nuns of the Monastery of …

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Rose, Pistachio and White Chocolate Cookies

WorldGourmetHome — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 11:30:49 +0000

Inspired by Persian flavours, these shortbread cookies are fragrant, buttery but light — the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea. The best part? They are simple to prepare and the dough can be made ahead of time and frozen. Fun fact: Both rosewater and pistachio are thought to have originated from Iran and are …

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Mini Cherry Pies

WorldGourmetHome — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 14:50:42 +0000

These bite-sized pies, made with buttery crumbly pastry, will melt in your mouth. They are delicious served still hot from the oven, eaten as they are or served with a drizzle of custard or spoonful of vanilla ice-cream. A perfect summer treat, they make a delightful breakfast, brunch, lunch or dessert! What you’ll need For …

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Triple Chocolate Baileys Tart

WorldGourmetHome — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 13:05:30 +0000

Get your chocolate, coffee and boozy fix all at once with this showstopping and yummilicious tart! Comprising a chocolately tart shell, a Baileys-infused and chocolate-chip stuffed vanilla custard centre and a Baileys-infused chocolate ganache, this recipe makes an indulgent dessert and impressive centrepiece! Perfect when paired with Baby Stout (recipe at bottom) – a delicious …

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Purple Cabbage Garden Focaccia

WorldGourmetHome — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 10:25:55 +0000

Add a healthy boost and positively purple vibes to your focaccia! Enriched with the pure goodness of purple cabbage (also known as red cabbage) juice, this beautiful flower garden focaccia is like no other. A good source of potassium, folate and vitamin K, purple (red) cabbage has 10 times more vitamin A than green cabbage! …

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