Rice pudding is a dessert that many of us grew up with, and love it or hate it, this creamy Instant Pot Rice Pudding Recipe takes this traditional dessert to a whole new level. Created using Arborio rice, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla, it pairs perfectly with fresh fruit or compote and is ready […]

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Cherries and chocolate are a match made in dessert heaven, and this Cherry Chocolate Ganache Pie showcases both ingredients beautifully. Delightfully indulgent, the deep dish pie is layered with ganache and a homemade cherry pie filling – enjoy it with a swirl of whipped cream! Cherry Chocolate Ganache Pie The full ingredients list and instructions […]

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Here we have autumnal comfort food at its simplest, but most delicious. This baked Cinnamon Apple Cobbler dessert is gluten-free, to ensure everyone can enjoy it. This hearty dessert is perfect for those chilly evenings, using just five ingredients including apples, butter, cinnamon, maple syrup, and almond flour. Enjoy with whipped cream or ice cream. […]

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If, like me, you are constantly trying to invent new dessert ideas to ensure the family has a yummy yet healthy end to their meal, then look no further than this Rustic Blueberry Crisp. It is a 1 hour-recipe, which features blueberries, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, rosemary, and rolled oats. This recipe is perfect for […]

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These chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse parfaits are creamy and delicious, and an easy to make dessert idea. Ready in just 20 minutes, this is a yummy dessert that the whole family will just love! Peanut Butter Mousse Parfaits The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of […]

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It has been ages since I shared a recipe on my blog, so what sweeter way to come back than this Tiramisu – with a twist! Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert, made with ladyfingers that have been soaked in coffee, layered between a creamy filling, often containing Marsala wine, and topped off with a […]

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  I’m (or should I say we, as the whole family are involved) are into the 4th week of following the Slimming World way of eating. I’m trying my best to stay on plan, and have been successful in doing so – I am still yo-yoing from week to week though, which is really grinding me […]

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Natillas is a term in Spanish for a variety of custards and similar delicacies in the Spanish-speaking world. In Spain, this term refers to a custard dish made with milk and eggs, similar to other European creams as crème anglaise. In Spain, natillas is a custard dish typically made with milk, sugar, vanilla, eggs, and cinnamon. […]

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Eton Mess is a classic British pudding, made with whipped cream, strawberries and crushed meringues – all mixed together and served in pretty glasses or bowls. It’s a great way to use up broken meringues, and is very quick and easy to make. You can vary the flavour of the cream and the fruits if […]

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A few weeks ago, it was Stir-Up Sunday and we made a traditional Christmas pudding for the first time ever! I didn’t share many photos in that post as I went on to talk about Christmas traditions. It’s a recipe from the Queen of Baking – Mary Berry, and it turned out really well. The proof […]

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// This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser.All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias Stir-up Sunday is an informal term in Anglican churches for the last Sunday before the season of Advent. It is one of the essential British Christmas traditions and is said to have been introduced to the Victorians […]

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Welcome to Day 37 of 100 Days of Disney here on The Purple Pumpkin Blog! Be sure to check out all of the other posts in this series, and if you would like to share your own Disney blog posts or pictures, make sure you check out the #100DaysOfDisney Link Party! We went for dinner at ‘Ohana […]

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I made this super easy dessert for Christmas 2012, but didn’t get a chance to share it, so here it is for my Christmas in July week! By the time I was done with all the preparation, cooking and serving for Christmas dinner, I was not in the best of photographer modes, so this photo […]

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Whilst I like to stick with what I know for certain products (washing powder for example – not changed that brand for years!) I also love to try out new products and am a sucker for those when I see them on the shelves at the supermarket! I was sent a tub of Weight Watchers® […]

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I made Bananas Foster for dessert at our Around the World Date Night: New Orleans Mardi Gras. It was a yummy dessert that rounded off our Mardi Gras meal of Cajun Crab & Prawn Beignets, Cheats Jambalaya and Cayenne Buttered Corn on the Cob (which was all washed down with Mardi Gras Rum Punch!)   […]

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Day 28 – Cook, Craft, Create: December 2012 For day 28 of Cook, Craft, Create: December: 2012 I’m sharing one of the desserts that I made for our Boxing Day lunch. I found the recipe in an old magazine I had and it is called Chocolate Bonet with Amaretti. What is a bonet you may […]

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Another dessert I served at my sister’s Pink Flavoured Baby Shower was Banoffee Pudding Cups. We all love banoffee pie in this family, so instead of doing one big pie, I made them individually in plastic cups. This dessert couldn’t be any easier to put together! To make these Banoffee Pudding Cups you will need… […]

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I know, I know, I’ve been slack recently when it comes to blogging – I’ve gotten so busy with work, that blogging has had to take a back burner I’m afraid. Got things in the pipeline and hope to get a bit more organised so I can blog a bit more often. Hope you forgive […]

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I often see rainbow-colored desserts on my journeys through the internet and thought I would turn my hand to making one for our St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Party. I knew that I could jelly (jello) in most of the colours, and I thought I would top it off with Dream Topping (Cool Whip) and some […]

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