by Chanel Madolo | Mar 13, 2026 | Cold dessert, Desserts, sweet treats & baking
My mom used to make this dessert for us when I was a child and I have such fond memories of it. Treat your family to this quick summer dessert while mangoes are in season or see which other summer fruit are ideal to try. Let me know once you’ve made it.
by Heleen Meyer | Feb 25, 2026 | Cold dessert, Desserts, sweet treats & baking
Spoil a loved one or a group of friends with this super easy, yet impressive dessert. Everyone will think that you spent a lot of time in the kitchen. Turn shop-bought ice cream into gourmet treat with pomegranates as the hero ingredient and an interesting flavour twist with a bit of cinnamon.
by Heleen Meyer | Jan 25, 2024 | Cold dessert, Desserts, sweet treats & baking, Fruit
Baie mense is dol oor kaaskoek, maar is huiwerig om dit te maak. ’n Gebakte kaaskoek kan maklik droog wees en die gelatien in ’n yskas-weergawe is ’n bestanddeel waarmee min mense gereeld werk. Hierdie is ’n vinnige (en gesonder) alternatief, met ’n heerlike romerige tekstuur en jou gaste gaan beslis dol wees daaroor. Daar is geen bakwerk of gelatienpoeier ter sprake nie – net grenadella-lekkerte!
by Heleen Meyer | Nov 6, 2023 | Cold dessert, Desserts, sweet treats & baking, Fruit
Panna cotta is normally made with cream, but it can be very rich. This is my favourite version and it is much healthier as I use less cream. Buttermilk and yoghurt split quite easily when heated, so follow the method carefully for the best results.
by Heleen Meyer | Apr 6, 2021 | Chocolate, Cold dessert, Desserts, sweet treats & baking
Dié maklike Sjokolademousse word met jogurt in plaas van room gemaak, wat steeds ’n heerlike romerige tekstuur verleen, maar minder ryk is. Jy hoef ook nie met eierwitte te sukkel wat eers styfgeklits en ingevou moet word nie. Die groot geheim? Goeie gehalte sjokolade en kakao vir ’n smullekker donkersjokolade-smaak.
by Heleen Meyer | Dec 17, 2020 | Chocolate, Cold dessert, Desserts, sweet treats & baking
In summer, it’s always fabulous to have a dessert, but definitely not a warm one, even if it’s a baked version of some sort. I love to serve this frozen terrine, as it always looks so impressive. The combination of the vanilla cake, creamy ice cream, toasted macadamia nuts, berries and chocolate is popular with everyone.