Streusel is that crunchy sweet topping you find on muffins and fruit crumbles. Simple and versatile, it works well on most any baked treat. It’s main purpose is to add texture to baked goods. Ingredients 112 gm / 1/4 cup Mirage Margarine, melted 80 gm / 1/4 cup Granulated sugar 500 ml / 1/2 cup All-purpose flour pinch Salt Directions …
Pastry chefs all have one basic cake recipe they use to create all their wonderful cake creations. You now have one too. This basic vanilla cake recipe can be turned into any number of creations, simply by adding in delicious fillings and frostings to the finishing stage. Ingredients 230 gm / 1 cup Mirage Margarine, melted 400 gm / 2 …
Two classic flavours come together in this showstopper of a cookie, shortbread and earl grey tea. Serve them alongside afternoon tea and your friends and family will be begging for the recipe! More of an Orange Pekoe fan? Try substituting your favourite tea leaves in place of Earl Grey. Ingredients 226 gm / 1 cup Mirage Margarine, room temperature 5 …
Puff pastry doesn’t have to be difficult: the hardest part of this recipe is waiting for it to be ready! We think you’ll agree that it’s worth the wait for these rich, flaky layers. Ingredients 450 gm / 2 cups Mirage Margarine, cold, cut into cubes 450 gm / 1¾ cups 35% cream 450 gm / 1½ cups All-purpose flour …
If you need a versatile flaky pie dough, look no further. This recipe works well for both sweet and savoury options. Use it to make a tourtiere, or top a pot pie. Then use the same dough to make a sweet apple pie. Ingredients 450g / 1.5 cups Mirage Margarine, cold, cut into cubes 250ml / 1 cup Ice Water …
This delicious cake is perfect to serve at afternoon tea, a late lunch or even dinner. It’s a fabulous gluten-free option, so you can indulge even the most sensitive tummies in your life. Ingredients 50 gm / 1/4 cup Cornmeal 250 gm / 1 1/2 cup Almond flour 15 gm / 2 tbsp Corn starch 225 gm / 1 cup …
Lemon and fresh berries are hard to beat on a balmy summer evening. Try using other fruit as the seasons change, or replace the lemon in the glaze with orange or lime. Serve this sweet and sour tart with some lightly sweetened whip cream to make it a complete dessert. Ingredients 500 ml / 2 cups Fresh blueberries, washed and …
Lemon curd is a pastry basic that works well as a dessert on its own or in a pie, tart or parfait. It holds well in the fridge for about a week, so you don’t have to eat it all right away. Unless, of course, you want to. Ingredients 112g / ½ cup Mirage Margarine 5 Eggs, large 125ml / …
Just like grandma used to make it. When it comes to mac & cheese, nothing beats the real thing. Feel free to mix up the varieties of cheese; as long as you have 4 cups of quality fresh cheese, you can’t go wrong with this sauce. Ingredients 500 ml / 2 cups Cheddar, medium to old, grated 250 ml / …
Who said shortbreads have to be sweet? These cheesy morsels of goodness are perfect little lunchtime snacks. Or, impress guests by serving them on a cheese board with wine. Ingredients 225 gm / 1 cup Mirage Margarine, room temperature 75 gm / ¼ cup + 3 tbsp Grated parmesan 150 gm / 1 cup All-purpose flour, sifted 1 Egg yolk …
