One of our all-time traditional sweet treats {and I mean SWEET!} in South-Africa is Koeksisters. It is basically a twisted dough, deep fried and then dunked into a sweet syrup. I have never made the traditional type as it looks like a lot of work and I like quick and easy recipes. I did, …
Malva Pudding is a traditional South-African, sticky, sweet, divine dessert and unbelievably easy to make using all standard pantry ingredients. Malva Pudding is as South-African as you can get ! I grew up on this, usually as a Sunday dessert at my Granny’s house. Absolutely love it and it is hands down the best pudding …
Italian Zeppole is the most delicious sweet treats ! Deep-fried dough, almost like a beignet but much chewier and more dense – more of a Ricotta donut. I have never heard of Italian Zeppole before I made this delightful, almost donut like, sweet treat.
Buttery, melt-in-the-mouth Cinnamon Shortbread is a must to add to your Fall and/or Christmas baking list – with a Cinnamon Honey glaze too ! Buttery and melt-in-the-mouth, as shortbread should be – but this time, Cinnamon Shortbread, perfect to add to your Fall and/or Christmas baking !
Hertzoggie Cookies are one of the most popular cookies in South-Africa. They are jam/jelly filled cookies with a light coconut, meringue topping. With a large plateful of Hertzoggies, your guests are sure to have more than one ! This is another South-African cookie favorite! A True African cookies recipe. Crust, jam filling and a coconut …
South-African Tipsy Tart is rich, sweet and sticky delicious ! Simple to make and easy to enjoy with whipped cream, ice-cream or custard. This South-African Tipsy Tart is a rich, sweet and sticky dessert !
Bobotie is a traditional South-African comfort food dish, usually served with yellow rice I do not think there is a more traditional South-African classic dish than Bobotie. It is usually served with yellow rice (spicy or not, with raisins or without). We choose to serve this dish with simple yellow rice, using Turmeric for color …
Caramel Mint Dream is a South-African favorite dessert, which consists of layers of mint, chocolate, caramel and cream, resulting in a dreamy deliciousness within minutes ! Images and some text updated July 2018 Caramel Mint Dream is my son’s favorite dessert at SPUR Steakhouse. He never orders anything else for dessert.
Divine Sweet Party Platter with the most decadent fillings. Six different fillings – 80 sweet treats in 90 minutes .Arrive with a platter and not only a plate ! Images and some text updated December 2020 Ready-made shells with the following fillings for the Sweet Party Platter: Caramel Condensed Milk with coconut and cherry toppings …