When a heatwave hits, these make-ahead, no-bake Jane's Patisserie puds will save you
JUST CHILLIN' When a heatwave hits, these make-ahead, no-bake Jane's Patisserie puds will save you
NO one wants to be breaking a sweat in the kitchen this summer if you don't have to, and Jane Dunn - AKA Jane's Patisserie - has just the ticket in her latest cookbook.
Recipes from Jane's Patisserie: Classic by Jane Dunn (Ebury Press) is out July 31, and is already being heralded as "the ultimate bible for foolproof bakes".
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From iconic staples like a red velvet drip cake to retro bakes such as Battenburg, as well as savoury recipes including home-made English muffins, there's something to tempt everyone.
We've picked out three of our faves - and they're all oven-free!
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Jane Dunn's new cookbook is a must for baking enthusiasts
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If the recent heatwaves have taught us anything, having some chilled puds up our sleeve for summer is essential.
The only place you should be breaking a sweat is at the gym - not the kitchen.
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This trifle is the perfect prep-ahead entertaining pud
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Bakewell Trifle
Serves: 8
Prep time: 30 mins, plus setting
Ingredients:
For the jelly:
*150g raspberries
*150g cherries
*135g packet raspberry or cherry jelly cubes
For the trifle layers:
*750ml double cream
*2tbsp icing sugar
*400-500g Madeira cake
*100ml almond or cherry liqueur
*500ml custard
*Amaretti biscuits
*Fresh cherries
*25g toasted flaked almonds
Method:
1. First, make the jelly. Prep and wash the raspberries and cherries. Break up the jelly cubes into a heatproof bowl and pour over 250ml boiling water. Stir to dissolve the jelly cubes, then pour in 250ml cold water and stir again. Pour this into your trifle dish, then add the raspberries and cherries. Transfer to the fridge and leave this to set until solid (a couple of hours).
2. In a bowl, whip the cream with the icing sugar to soft peaks. Slice the Madeira cake into 2.5cm-thick slices.
3. Once the jelly has set, lay the cake slices on to the jelly, and drizzle over some almond or cherry liqueur. Pour over the custard and spread until even. Sprinkle over some of the amaretti biscuits, cherries and any extra bits you fancy.
4. Top with the whipped cream, and decorate with toasted flaked almonds and the remaining cherries and amaretti biscuits.
5. Set the trifle in the fridge for 30-60 minutes, then serve.
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Get creative with your next Terry's Chocolate Orange
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No-Bake Chocolate Orange Tart
Serves: 10
Prep time: 20 mins, plus setting
Ingredients:
For the base:
*300g digestives
*100g unsalted butter or baking spread
For the filling:
*250g chocolate orange slices
*300ml double cream
*75g icing sugar
To decorate:
*Chocolate orange slices
*Sprinkles (optional)
Method:
1. First, make the base. Blitz the biscuits to a fine crumb in a food processor, or add to a bowl and bash with the end of a rolling pin. Melt the butter and mix in with the biscuits until combined and it resembles a wet sand texture. Press the mixture into the sides and base of a 23cm loose-bottomed tart tin and set aside.
2. To make the filling, break up the chocolate into pieces, add to a heatproof bowl and melt in the microwave in short bursts or over a pan of simmering water (bain-marie) until smooth. Leave to cool slightly.
3. Whip the cream and the icing sugar to soft peaks in a new bowl. Fold through the slightly cooled melted chocolate, then spread the mixture over the biscuit base.
4. Decorate with the chocolate orange slices and sprinkles. Leave the tart to set in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
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Jump on the pistachio trend with the easiest ice cream ever
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No-Churn Pistachio Ice Cream
Serves: 10
Prep time: 20 mins, plus 3-4 hrs freezing
Ingredients:
*200g shelled, unsalted pistachios, plus extra for decoration
*397g tin condensed milk
*600ml double cream
*1tsp vanilla extract
*Pinch sea salt
Method:
1. Blend the pistachios until smooth in a food processor – stop a few times while blending to scrape down the sides and stir the nuts to get the mixture as smooth as possible.
2. Add the condensed milk to a large bowl with the cream and vanilla extract, and whip together to soft peaks. Add the blended pistachio mix and salt and fold everything together, then tip into a dish to freeze.
3. Sprinkle over the extra pistachios, then freeze for 3-4 hours.
How to keep cool in a heatwave
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot, there are health risks. Here are three ways to keep cool according to the NHS...
Keep out of the heat if you can.
If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter.
Cool yourself down.
Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes.
Keep your living space cool.
Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees. Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep.
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