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18Mar 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Flaky Cream Cheese and Tomato Pastries

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These Flaky Cream Cheese and Tomato Pastries are the perfect combination of buttery, crispy puff pastry and a rich, creamy filling that will delight any palate. These pastries are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a savory snack during the day. The flaky layers of puff pastry provide a satisfying crunch while the creamy Philadelphia-style cream cheese adds a smooth, tangy flavor. Fresh cherry tomatoes give a juicy burst, balancing the richness of the cheese with a natural sweetness and a touch of acidity. Packed with protein from the cream cheese and beneficial fats from the pastry, Flaky Cream Cheese and Tomato Pastries also deliver a small amount of fiber and vitamins from the tomatoes, making them more than just a tasty indulgence—they can be part of a balanced diet.…

10Mar 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Apple and Cinnamon Pastries

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Pastries are a delicious way to start your day, my favourite are puff pastry ones. For these Apple and cinnamon pastries I used red apple although you could use green too. The secret to add more flavour is to use a fruit spread, I used the apple and cinnamon from St Dalfour. The required skills to make these are basic, I used ready rolled puff pastry which is so convenient. These pastries have no added sugar, are super flaky, made in no time and delicious. Here are the ingredients you will need: Ready rolled puff pastry 1 Apple St Dalfour Apple and cinnamon fruit spread Method: Using a cookie cutter, cut circles of approximately 8cm wide, slice your apple and remove the seeds Spread the fruit spread over the pastry…

02Mar 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Hot Honey Feta Pastries

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✅ Easy to make I am embracing my pastry era and trying more savoury recipes. Feta is a Greek cheese made from sheep and goat's milk, it is generally soft, quite crumbly and salty. It is traditionally use with phyllo pastry but also goes very well with puff pastry. Pairing feta with honey is a divine combination as the sweet and saltiness balance perfectly, add a pinch of chilly and you will have an absolutely delicious pastry which you can show off with your friends or family. Here are the ingredients you will need: Puff pastry Feta cheese Honey Chilly flakes Method: Cut your pastry in around 1cm wide strips, spread some honey over one side Cut some feta into sticks of your preferred size Wrap the feta in the…

25Feb 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Biscoff Cruffins

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If you're a fan of flaky pastries and rich, caramelised flavours, then these Biscoff Cruffins are the perfect sweet treat for you. Combining the buttery layers of a croissant with the compact shape of a muffin, cruffins have become a beloved hybrid pastry, and this particular version, infused with Biscoff spread, delivers a decadent twist that elevates the experience from ordinary to exceptional. At first glance, Biscoff Cruffins may appear like something you’d only find in a high-end patisserie, but don’t be fooled, this recipe is wonderfully simple, requiring just a few basic ingredients and no advanced baking skills. Thanks to ready-rolled puff pastry, you can skip the labour-intensive laminating process and still achieve that signature flaky texture. The luscious Biscoff spread, with its spiced caramel notes and cookie-like undertones,…

17Feb 2024 by Alex Botting No Comments

Blueberry and Mascarpone Pastries

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✅ Easy to make Nothing gets me out of bed easier than a freshly baked pastry for breakfast. I love the flakiness and when combined with soft cheese and fruit it is something magical. Here are the ingredients you will need: Ready rolled puff pastry Mascarpone cheese (check my recipe) Blueberries Method: Cut your puff pastry into approximately 10cm squares, using a small knife make some cuts in the corners around 1/2 cm from the edge Food each corner to the middle pressing so it stays, add some mascarpone cheese in the middle and top with a blueberry 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. Enjoy! You can see…

11Dec 2023 by Alex Botting No Comments

Chocolate Cloud Cheesecake

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✅ High Protein ✅ Easy to make Are you craving something sweet but don’t want to stray too far from your healthy eating goals? This Chocolate Cloud Cake is the perfect solution! With a light, airy texture and a rich, chocolatey flavour, it’s the ideal treat to satisfy your dessert cravings without the guilt. Plus, it’s packed with protein, making it a fantastic option for those looking to add a little extra nutrition to their diet while still enjoying a decadent dessert. This cake is incredibly easy to make, so even if you’re not a seasoned baker, you can whip it up in no time. The combination of egg whites, low-fat cream cheese, and yoghurt gives it a wonderfully light texture, while the dark cocoa powder ensures it delivers all…

11Dec 2023 by Alex Botting No Comments

Salted Caramel Pretzel Baked Oats

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✅ High Protein ✅ Easy to make Here are the ingredients you will need: 4 tbsp oats 1 tbsp vanilla protein 1/3 tbsp milled seeds (chia, sunflower, flax) 1/2 tsp baking powder Dash of milk 1/2 chopped salted caramel protein bar Instructions: Mix all the ingredients until well combined Add the mix to an oven proof ramekin Bake at 180c for 16 minutes . Remove from oven and let cool slightly Top with more bar pieces and some almond caramel butter. You can see this recipe on instagram:

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