Thursday, September 15, 2011

Non Bake Strawberry Cheese Cake


Ingredients
Base
1 packet (250g) digestive biscuits, crushed
100 gm melted butter

Filling
250 gm cream cheese
250 gm strawberries
250 gm sweetened condensed milk
250 gm whipping cream
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon rind (zest) - optional
3 tsp gelatin, dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water



Directions
COMBINE
Butter and line a 23cm loose-bottomed tin (or springform pan). Put the biscuits in a food processor (or crush them in a bag with a rolling pin). Transfer the crumbs to a bowl, then pour over the melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are completely coated. Tip them into the prepared tin and press firmly down into the base to create an even layer. Chill in the fridge for 1 hr to set firmly.

BEAT
In the same food processor, blend the cheese, strawberries, condensed milk, whipping cream, lemon juice and rind, gelatine mixture until smooth.

POUR
Now spoon the cream mixture onto the biscuit base. Smooth the top of the cheesecake down with the back of a dessert spoon or spatula. Cut the strawberries into thin slices for cake topping. Leave to set in the fridge overnight.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

烘柠檬芝士蛋糕 Baked Lemon Cheese Cake


材料 Ingredients:
      饼底 Based
  • 250克消化饼  250g digestive biscuits
  • 125克溶解牛油  125g melted butter
      馅料(芝士糊)Filling
  • 500克淇淋(忌廉)芝士  500g cream cheese
  • 1/2杯幼糖  1/2 cup castor sugar
  • 1/2小匙香草精  1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1/2杯酸奶油   1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2粒蛋  2 eggs
  • 1大匙柠檬皮 ,磨碎  1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated   
  • 1/3杯柠檬汁 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2大匙面粉  2 tablespoons plain flour

做法  Directions:
  1. 饼底:磨碎消化饼,然后加入溶解牛油,搅拌均匀。把混合物倒入烘模,均匀压成厚度一样,放入烤炉烘170度为10分钟。
    Based: Process digestive biscuits until finely crushed. Add melted butter and process until well combined. Press the biscuit mixture firmly over the base of prepared pan. Bake at 170c for 10 minutes until set then cool. 
  2. 馅料:将淇淋(忌廉)芝士、幼糖及香草精搅拌至滑。加入酸奶油拌匀。然后放入鸡蛋(一次只能放一粒)确定每粒搅均后,才能继续加入下一粒。最后,加入磨碎的柠檬皮及柠檬汁搅拌均匀。将芝士糊倒在消化饼饼底上。
    Filling: Beat cream cheese, castor sugar and vanilla essence together until smooth. Add sour cream and mix well. Then eggs, 1 at a time, beating until combined. Add lemon rind and juice. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
  3. 送入预热烤炉,以150度为1小时半或至熟。取出待凉,放入冰箱隔夜,就可享用了。
    Bake for 1 hour or until filling is just set. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack. Place in the refrigerator for overnight. Serve and enjoy the cheese cake.

    Monday, April 25, 2011

    香蕉蛋糕 Banana Cake

     材料 Ingredients:
    • 250g 牛油 250g butter
    • 170g 糖 170g sugar
    • 4粒蛋 4 eggs
    • 4 ~ 5 条香蕉,捣烂 4~5 bananas, mashed
    • 1 小匙香草精 1 tsp vanilla essence

    粉料(筛过)Mixed Flour (sifted):
    • 270g 面粉 270g plain flour
    • 1/2 小匙发粉 1/2 tsp baking powder
    • 1/2 小匙苏打粉 1/2 tsp baking soda

    做法 Directions:
    1. 将一个8.5' x 8.5' x 3' 的四方烤盘涂上油,预热烤箱至170C。Grease a 8.5' x 8.5' x 3' baking tray and preheat oven to 170C.
    2. 先将牛油和糖打至松白,蛋逐粒加入搅拌均匀。Beat butter and sugar until white and fluffy. Add egg one bye one and mix well.
    3. 加入捣烂香蕉和香草精拌匀,最后加入粉料再拌匀即可。Add in mashed banana and vanilla essence, mix well. Fold in flour.
    4. 将混合物倒入烤盘中,烤约50分钟至金黄便可。Pour mixture into baking tray and bake for 50 minutes.

    Monday, April 11, 2011

    脆皮芝士蛋糕 Cruncy Cheese Cake


    材料  Ingredients:
    • 250g牛油  250g butter
    • 100g糖粉 100g icing sugar
    • 5粒蛋白  5 egg whites
    • 135g幼糖  135g castor sugar
    • 5粒蛋黄  5 egg yolks
    • 200g自发粉,加35g粟粉,筛2次  200g self-raising flour, mixed with 35g corn flour, sifted 2 times
    • 100g Cheddar磨碎芝士  100g grated Cheddar cheese
    上层  Topping:
    • 600g Cheddar芝士  600g Cheddar cheese

    做法  Directions:
    1. 先将牛油和糖粉打至松法。
      Cream butter and icing sugar till light.
    2. 另将蛋白和幼糖拌至白及硬,加入蛋黄拌匀。
      Whisk egg whites and castor sugar til stiff. Add egg yolks and beat well.
    3. 拌入牛油混合物(1)、筛过的粉和芝士碎轻轻搅匀。
      Mix in butter mixture (1) and fold in flour and cheese.
    4. 倒入一个已铺上油纸和涂上油的22cm方形烤盘,再将芝士磨碎铺在蛋糕糊上。
      Pour into a lined and greased 22cm baking tin. Grate cheese to cover the top.
    5. 放入已预热烤箱,用180C烤约30分钟至熟及金黄色便可。
      Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180C for about 30 minutes til cooked and golden brown.


    注:烘好的蛋糕上面有一层香脆的芝士,带点咸味的蛋糕,非常开胃好吃!
    NOTE: The baked cheese cake has a layer of crunchy cheese on top. The saltish taste of the cheese enhances the flavour of the whole cake and make it very delicious.

    Thursday, April 7, 2011

    云石巧克力芝士蛋糕 Marbled Chocolate Cheese Cake


     材料A  Ingredient A:

    • 180g牛油  180g butter
    • 20g可可粉,过筛  20g cocoa powder, sifted
    • 180g-200g幼糖  180g-200g castor sugar
    • 3粒鸡蛋  3 eggs
    • 120g自发面粉,过筛  120g self-raising flour, sifted

    材料B  Ingredient B:
    • 250g奶油芝士  250g cream cheese
    • 60g幼糖  60g castor sugar
    • 1小匙云尼拉  1 teaspoon vanilla essence
    • 1粒鸡蛋  1 eggs
    • 1/2杯水  1/2 cup water

    做法  Directions:
    1. A:将牛油煮溶加入可可粉搅拌均匀,待稍冷,加入幼糖打匀,逐粒加入蛋打匀,最后加入面粉搅匀。倒入一已抹油及铺上纸之20cm方形烘盘中用170C之火度烘约15分钟(50%半生熟)。
      A: Melt butter in a saucepan, add cocoa powder and mix well. Cool slightly and beat in castor sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time. Lastly, mix in flour. Pour into a greased and lined 20cm square tin. Bake at 170C for about 15 minutes.  
    2. B:将全部材料搅匀。倒入A料上用小刀拉成云石形,放入烘炉内继续烘至金黄色(约25分钟)。取出待冷,便可切片供食。
      B: Mix all the ingredients together and beat well. Pour over A and swirl through with a small knife for marbled effect. Return to oven and continue to bake til golden brown (about 25 minutes). Remove and leave to cool. Slice and serve.

    注:如蛋糕烘的太熟才加入B料,云石效果没那么美。
    NOTE: The marble effect will not be nice if the cake is over cooked before pouring in B mixture.

    Wednesday, April 6, 2011

    香蕉马芬 Banana Muffin


    材料A  Ingredient A:
    • 200g 溶化牛油 (要注意不要加热过度,以免油脂分离,整个muffin cup会很油)  200g Melted butter, cooled
    • 150g (3) 鸡蛋  150g / 3 pcs Eggs, lightly beaten
    • 100g 牛奶  100g Milk


    材料B  Ingredient B:
    • 300g (5) 香蕉 (最好是熟透的那种,比较香
      300g / 5 Ripe bananas, mashed
    • 200g 幼糖  200g Castor sugar
    • 1g 盐  1g Salt


    材料C  Ingredient C:
    • 225g 面粉  225g All-purpose flour
    • 5g (1小匙) 发粉  5g / 1 teaspoon Baking powder
    • 5g (1小匙) 小苏打  5g / 1 teaspoon Baking soda



    做法  Directions:
    1. 材料A的牛油溶化后放凉,加入打散的鸡蛋和牛奶搅拌均匀。
      Firstly, mix the ingredient A together.
    2. 材料B的香蕉压烂成泥,加入幼糖和盐搅拌至溶解。
      In a separate bowl, mix together with ingredient B.
    3. 将上述两者混合,加入过筛的材料C拌成面糊。
      Combined the liquid mixture with ingredient C, stirring together only until all ingredients are moistened.
    4. 将面糊装入小杯子内八分满,移入预热的烤箱以170度烘烤20-25分钟即可。
      Spoon into small cups. Bake in a preheated 170C oven for 20-25 minutes.
    5. 这个分量的食谱做了如图般大小的muffin大概19个。
      Makes 19 muffins as above the picture.

    Wednesday, March 30, 2011

    金瓜饭 Pumpkin Rice


    材料  Ingredients:
    • 金瓜500g(切粒) Pumpkin 500g (cut into small cubes)
    • 白米3杯(3杯水) Rice 3 cups (3 cups of water)
    • 鸡丁200g  Diced chicken 200g
    • 虾米200g(浸软剁碎) Dried shrimps 200g (soaked and chopped)
    • 蒜茸、小葱头茸各1汤匙 Garlic and shallots - minced, 1 tablespoon each
    • 香菇4~5朵(切粒) Dried mushroom 4~5 pcs (soaked and diced)
    • 干贝丝  Dried scallop (shred into tiny pieces)

    调味料  Seasonings:
    • 1汤匙蚝油  1 tablespoon oyster sauce
    • 酱油1茶匙  1 teaspoon soy sauce
    • 胡椒粉和盐少许  pepper & salt to taste

    做法  Directions:
    1. 将2汤匙油放入炒锅内,之后将蒜茸、小葱头茸、虾米、鸡丁、冬菇、金瓜和白米依序炒香。
      Put 2 tablespoonfuls of oil into the wok, then stir fry the garlic & shallots minced, dried shrimps, diced chicken & mushroom, pumpkin cubes until lightly brown, then stir in rice.
    2. 加入调味料拌匀。
      Add seasonings
      and mix well.
    3. 最后,把炒好的材料及干贝丝、水放入饭锅,按电即可。
      Lastly, put all the stir-fry ingredients, dried scallop and water into rice cooker, press "cook" button until the rice is done.

    健康小贴士  Healthy Tips:

    金瓜营养价值很高。它含维生素A,有助于美容和防治糖尿病。
    Pumpkin is very rich in vital nutrients. It contains a great amount of Vitamin A, which helps prevent diabetes and is touted for its beautifying properly.