Showing posts with label Mint. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mint. Show all posts

Sunday, 7 July 2013

Jamie's Summer Lemon Cream Pie

Jamie's Summer Lemon Cream Pie


This is a great dish for the summer, creamy and with the cut through taste of lemon. It's not overpowering but makes for a great summer dessert.


Ingredients:

  • 3-4 Lemons
  • 397g Condensed Milk
  • 300ml Double Cream
  • 350g Digestives
  • 100g Butter
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt

Method:

  1. Crush all the digestives in a blender, then melt the butter in a pan or in the microwave
  2. Add the melted butter and salt to the digestive mixture
  3. Layer the mixture in a flan or quiche dish, not too deep
  4. Bake in the oven for 13 minutes
  5. Once finished, remove from oven and place in the fridge
  6. Grate 3 of the lemons, then  juice 3 of lemons
  7. Whip the cream a little, until it's just before soft peaks
  8. Add in the condensed milk and stir, then add the lemon grated lemon rind and juice
  9. Stir until all the mixture is mixed, taste the mixture.
  10. If it needs more lemon, grate and juice the final lemon
  11. If the dish is cool, pour the mixture into the dish, then refrigerate
  12. It's fine to serve about an hour after being in the fridge, cut up a slice and place some mint on top
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Thursday, 4 July 2013

Bradley's Zingy Chocolate, Mint & Lime Milkshake

Bradley's Zingy Chocolate, Mint & Lime Milkshake

Who doesn't love a good milkshake? Well I can assure you that there will not be a hint of disappointment on your face after you try my very own concoction of refreshing flavours that will leave your taste-buds gagging for more! No, it's not the healthiest option, but what's the fun in a 'healthy' milkshake? Enjoy and feel free to leave your  feedback either in the comment box below or email us direct at threecoursesource@gmail.com.

Ingredients:
Serves 2 generous portions
1 Lime (Juiced)
6 Scoops Chocolate Ice-cream
2 Scoop Mint Choc Chip Ice-cream
5g (1tsp) Mint Leaves
600ml Whole Milk
400ml Double Cream
100g Plain Chocolate
2tsp Cardamom Powder

Ingredients:
1. Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie when melted, pour in half of the double cream and whisk until fully incorporated, set aside to cool.
2. Whisk the remainder of the cream to form soft peaks.
3. Place all ingredients into a blender (other than the chocolate) and pulse until combined. Gradually add more of the chocolate and pulse to incorporate.

4. Repeat step 3 until you have used all of the chocolate mixture.

Remember this is just a template, feel free to alter it to suit you!