Desserts

Anzac Biscuits

Australia

Anzac biscuits are a popular treat often eaten on ANZAC Day (25th April). During WW1 Australian soldiers fighting at Gallipoli in Turkey would eat Anzac ‘tiles’ or wafers. The modern day Anzac biscuit is much different from these ‘tiles’ - it's a sweet biscuit made of rolled oats and golden syrup, and Australians will often bake them to commemorate Anzac Day. These biscuits contain more fibre than others, and this promotes but health and is a more satisfying and filling snack.

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup plain flour

⅔ cup brown sugar

⅔ cup desiccated coconut

100 g butter

2 tablespoons golden syrup or agave syrup

½ teaspoon baking soda

Procedure

  1. Preheat the oven to 160 degrees

  2. Combine oats, flour, sugar and coconut in a bowl using a wooden spoon.

  3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat with 2 tablespoons of cold water and the syrup.

  4. Add the baking soda to the saucepan and mix in.

  5. Combine the butter mixture with with dry ingredients and mix together.

  6. Roll the mixture in small balls (size is up to you - depending on how large you want the biscuts) and place about 5cm apart on a lined baking tray.

  7. Press down lightly on the biscuits using a spoon. I prefer a rustic appearance but if you want a neater biscuit, use a cookie cutter for shape.

  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

  9. If you want them to be a crunchier biscuit - cook for a few extra minutes.

  10. Remove from the oven and leave to cool before placing them on a cooling rack.

Recipe from: https://bakeplaysmile.com/classic-anzac-biscuits-and-a-little-celebration/

Mango Ice Cream

Italy

Ice cream and sorbets originated from Italy, and nowadays ice cream is loaded with added sugar and fat, making it quite an unhealthy dessert. However, this mango sorbet consists of only natural sugars and fresh fruit, making it the perfect refreshing treat!

Ingredients

2 mangoes, diced

3 tbsp coconut cream/heavy cream/cooking cream (add more for creaminess)

1 tbsp Honey (if necessary)

Procedure

  1. Freeze the mango chunks

  2. Put the mango into the blender or food processor, and blend partially until chunks have been broken up into smaller pieces, then add the cream.

  3. Blend until smooth and creamy, then add honey if it needs more sweetness. If honey is added, then blend again to incorporate the honey

  4. Either serve the ice cream soft, or place in an ice cream tray and freeze to harden.