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  1. Blackcurrant Cream

    Blackcurrant Cream

    Serves 8-10

    Ingredients

    • 400g British (Organic)  Blackcurrants defrosted
    • 100g caster sugar
    • 3 tablespoons water
    • 5 sheets of gelatine
    • 300ml double cream, plus extra to serve.
    • 300ml whole milk

    Total time required: 35 minutes + chilling

    Preparation time: 35 minutes

    Method

    1. Heat the blackcurrants and sugar gently for around 10minutes, stirring often, until skins are broken...
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  2. Homemade Raspberry and Blackcurrant Ice Cream

    Homemade Raspberry and Blackcurrant Ice Cream

    Serves 16-20

    Ingredients

    • 250g British Raspberries frozen
    • 200g British (Organic) Blackcurrants frozen
    • 2 tbsp water
    • 300ml (or a 284ml pot) single cream
    • 4 egg yolks
    • 150g caster sugar
    • 300ml (or a 284ml pot) double cream

    Total time required: 20 minutes + freezing

    Preparation time: 20 minutes

    1. Heat blackcurrants in water, when beginning to break up add raspberries and continue to...
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  3. Lemon and Raspberry Posset

    Lemon and Raspberry Posset

    Serves 6-8

    Ingredients

    • 250g British IQF Raspberries defrosted
    • 400g jar lemon curd
    • 300g pot of crème fraiche
    • 50g dark chocolate

    Total time required: 25 minutes

    Preparation time: 25 minutes

    Method

    1. Stir together lemon curd and crème fraiche
    2. Melt chocolate in the microwave for 2 minutes, stir half way through
    3. In a serving glass, layer the lemon curd mixture and defrosted raspberries...
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  4. Iced Berries with Hot White Chocolate Sauce

    Iced Berries with Hot White Chocolate Sauce

    Serves 4

    Ingredients

    • 330g British Summer Fruits frozen
    • 142ml double cream
    • 140g white chocolate

    Total time required: 15 minutes

    Preparation time: 15 minutes

    Method

    1. Pour the cream into a small saucepan and break in the chocolate. Heat gently, stirring continuously until the chocolate melts into a smooth sauce.
    2. Scatter the frozen berries on 4 dessert plates or shallow bowls. Pour the hot chocolate...
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  5. Apple and Blackberry Cake

    Apple and Blackberry Cake

    Serves 16-20

    Ingredients

    • 300g IQF Blackberries defrosted
    • 300g Bramley Apples Slices defrosted
    • 175g butter,
    • 300g plain flour
    • 284ml whipping cream
    • 225g golden caster sugar
    • 3 eggs

    Total time required: 1 hour 5 minutes

    Preparation time: 15 minutes

    Cooking time: 50 minutes

    Method

    1. Turn on the oven to 200’C, gas 6. Grease roasting tin (30x20cm) with butter and...
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