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21Oct 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Apricot Pastries

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With autumn upon us, there’s nothing better than a warm, flaky pastry to enjoy on a crisp afternoon. As the leaves start to fall and the air turns cool, I find myself craving comforting, homemade treats. These apricot pastries are the perfect indulgence, made even better with no added sugar and a hint of natural sweetness from the award-winning Apricot Fruit Spread by @StDalfourukofficial. This spread elevates the flavour of the pastry without any added guilt, making it an ideal choice for a lighter, delicious dessert. Whether you’re enjoying them with a hot cup of tea or sharing them with friends, these pastries are a great way to savour the cosy vibes of autumn. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make—no fuss, just pure deliciousness! Here are the ingredients you’ll need: …

20Aug 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Parmesan Pastries

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I usually share sweet pastries and a savoury one was overdue.These are ready in no time and use a handful of ingredients. Ready made puff pastry is always my preference as it saves lots of time and you get that perfect flakey texture, add some Parmesan cheese to make them super tasty. Here are the ingredients you will need (makes 3): 1/2 sheet of ready rolled puff pastry Grated Parmesan 1 egg Method: Use a rolling pin to flatten the pastry a until it is around 1-2mm thick Add the Parmesan on top and use the rolling pin again to make the Parmesan stick to the pastry Fold the long side over and cut three strips, twist each strip and then roll so they for a wheel Whisk the egg…

12Aug 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Lemon Curd Pastries

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Easy to make There is something about lemon curd which I absolutely love, it might be the buttery texture or perhaps the sweet and tangy flavours. I don’t really know but what I do know is that it works perfectly in these flakey creamy pastries. Here are the ingredients you will need: 1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry For the filling: 4 tbsp Greek yogurt 1 tbsp icing erythritol (or regular icing sugar) 1/2 tbsp lemon curd For the glaze: 1 tsp lemon curd Some water Method: Using a cookie cutter, cut 4 circles of approximately 8cm, cute a small circle into 2 so they form a sort of ring Place the ring shape on top of the circle, using a brush spread the glaze and with a fork…

16Jul 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Peanut Butter and Banana Filo Pastries

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I came up with this idea one day when I had some left over filo pastry and some very ripe bananas, the addition of peanut butter just gives these that sweet and savoury mix which I really like. The filo goes super flaky if you add some melted butter or oil, I also like to add some sesame seeds to top. If you want to go a step further why not drizzle them with some melted chocolate! Here are the ingredients you will need: 1 banana 2 Phyllo pastry sheets 1 tbsp Peanut butter Cooking spray Method: Spray some cooking oil over a filo sheet and make sure to brush all over Peel and chop your banana in 3 Spread some peanut butter over the short end of the filo,…

02Jul 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Ham and Cheese Pastry Sharers

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High Protein Easy to make It seems like social media is obsessed with cottage cheese and it is very easy to see why, this low cost cheese is low in saturated fat and high in protein, making it a great thing to eat if you are looking to increase your protein intake. Whilst pastries are usually described as unhealthy I strongly believe you can enjoy your favourite foods without stopping your progress, it is all down to quantities and ingredient choices! Here are the ingredients you will need: 1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry 3 tbsp cottage cheese 3 turkey ham slices Grated mozzarella cheese Egg wash and sesame seeds to top Method: Cut the puff pastry in half and spread the cottage cheese over one half Top with the…

10Jun 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Feta And Apricot Pastries

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High Protein Easy to make I love Filo pastries and honestly am a bit embarrassed to have only now started to bake with it. If you are used to puff pastry you might find this pastry a bit more delicate and slightly more complicated but it is 100% worth the effort. For these tarts I wanted to combine sweet and savoury flavours keeping high protein, these make a delicious breakfast, dessert or snack! Just depends on your mood on the day. Here are the ingredients you will need: 2 eggs 4 tbsp Greek yoghurt 2 tsp apricot jam Filo pastry Crumbled feta Method: In a bowl whisk eggs, yoghurt and jam Cut the pasty sheet in 6cm squares, add to a muffin tray with olive oil between sheets Add the…

18May 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Biscoff and Coffee Pastries

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I remember the first time I tried a biscoff biscuit, it was at a cafe when I got it served with my coffee since then I have loved this combo. That memory inspired this pastry flavour and it was absolutely delicious. Here are the ingredients you will need: Ready rolled puff pastry 1 tbsp cream cheese 1 tbsp biscoff For the Coffee glaze: 1 tsp sugar free syrup 1/2 tsp espresso powder 1 tbsp milk Method: Using a cookie cutter cut circles of around 5cm wide. Mix the cream cheese and biscoff and add to the centre of the pastry circle Cut thin strips of pastry and arrange them on top of the base (as per the video) Mix the glaze ingredients and brush the pastries with it. Bake at…

04May 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Tiramisu Pastries

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I absolutely love tiramisu and although this is not a traditional recipe it has all the flavours you would expect from tiramisu. The flaky pastry is washed in a coffee syrup, the filling is smooth and creamy with hints of vanilla and to top some cocoa sprinkles. I don’t know about you but I can’t resist a pastry, so much so that I ate these within 15 minutes after baking them. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did! Here are the ingredients you will need (makes 2) For the Coffee glaze: 1 tsp sugar free syrup 1/2 tsp espresso powder 1 tbsp milk For the filling: 3 tbsp cream cheese 1 tbsp powdered erythritol 1/2 tsp vanilla paste Realldy rolled puff pastry Method: Using a cookie cutter, cut…

25Apr 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Easy Orejitas Palmiers Cookies

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Flaky, golden, and irresistibly sweet, these Mexican-style orejitas cookies (a beloved pan dulce!) are made with just two ingredients and a sprinkle of cinnamon magic. There’s something magical about opening the oven to a tray of warm, golden orejitas cookies, the sweet scent of caramelized pastry always transports me straight back to childhood. In many Latin American homes, orejitas (Spanish for “little ears”) are a beloved treat, while the French know them as palmiers. Whether you call them elephant ears cookies, petite palmiers, or simply “those flaky puff pastry swirls,” they’re an elegant yet incredibly easy bake. From a nutrition coach’s lens, these are the kind of treats I love; portion-friendly, simple ingredients, and easy to make without processed extras. You get a crisp, buttery bite without needing butter in the dough itself! Ingredients and…

03Apr 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Raspberry and Mascarpone Pastries

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✅ Easy to make Save and follow @alexarciab for more delicious food ideas! Nothing gets me out of bed easier than a freshly baked pastry for breakfast. I love the flakiness and when combined with mascarpone cheese and fruit it is something magical Here are the ingredients you will need: Ready rolled puff pastry Mascarpone cheese Raspberries Method: Cut your puff pastry into approximately 10cm squares, using a small knife make some cuts from the corners to the middle Food each corner to the middle pressing so it stays, add some mascarpone cheese in the middle and top with a raspberry I glazed the pastries with a simple syrup and milk mix but you could also use egg wash Bake at 180c for around 15 minutes or until golden brown.…

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