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Rich and Juicy Apple Strudel Recipe – Quick to Make and Oh-So Easy!

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This homemade apple strudel recipe is as easy as it gets, but it tastes so rich and full of flavour you’ll be addicted after your first bite! The store bought phyllo dough helps to make it a quick dessert that takes minutes to make. Just mix up the ingredients, spread them onto the dough sheets and roll em’ up. It’s that easy. What made me fall in love this is really basic recipe (only 6 ingredients!) is that it tastes so juicy and full of flavour. This strudel is not dry and flakey like those you have tasted in the past. It is moist, rich, and jam-packed with nutritious apples. I know you will love it! 

Fast and Easy Apple Strudel Recipe

Fast and easy homemade apple strudel. So moist and jam-packed with lovely apples!

Ingredients:
 
  1. 500g package of phyllo dough
  2. Oil for oiling phyllo dough
For Filling
 
  1. 1 large egg
  2. 8 apples, peeled and grated
  3. 200 ml of sugar
  4. 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  5. 2 tsp vanilla extract or 1 package of vanilla sugar
  6. 2 tsp baking powder
Instructions:
 
  1. Preheat oven to 200 C or 392 F. Mix all filling ingredients together in a large bowl. Using a pastry brush, evenly oil pastry sheets and stack three on top of eachother. On the third one spread an even amount of filling and roll up. Keep repeating until you have used up all the filling and pastry sheets.
  2. In a well oiled pan, arrange the strudel in a swirl and bake for 25-30 minutes.
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Rustic Carrot Cake Loaf with Coconut Yogurt Icing

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Introducing a new twist on grandma’s carrot cake featuring coconut yogurt frosting! How neat is that? Enjoy a delicious and moist combination of carrots, raisins, coconut, yogurt, and a tasty blend of spices – all guilt free! I never attempted to make frosting using yogurt, but after whipping up this creamy coconut dream, I will definitely never go back to sugar-based icings. This is a lot healthier than butter/sugar and it tastes almost exactly like I’m eating cream cheese frosting!

I have to admit I was a little worried about making this cake, but in the end it turned out beautifully. To decorate I used toasted coconut, which really gave it a kick! The next time I make this cake I will try adding some toasted walnut to the batter to give it a little more crunchiness. I also think if I added some pineapple it would turn from rustic to tropical! 

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Rustic Carrot Cake Loaf with Coconut Yogurt Icing

 
Milk-free, eggless carrot cake loaf with coconut yogurt frosting!
 
Ingredients:
 
For Cake
 
  1. 1 cup all-purpose flour
  2. 1/2 cup sugar
  3. 1 tsp baking soda
  4. 1⁄2teaspoon salt
  5. 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  6. 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  7. 3/4 cup grated carrot
  8. 1⁄2cup raisins
  9. 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
  10. 1 tsp white vinegar
  11. 1 cup water
For Coconut Yogurt Frosting
 
  1. 2 packages of Greek yogurt (10 oz each)
  2. 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  3. 3/4 cup shredded coconut, sweetened
  4. 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  5. Toasted coconut for garnish
Directions:
 
To Make Cake
 
  1. Preheat oven to 180C and grease and flour a loaf pan. Mix all ingredients together with a wooden spoon until everything is well combined.
  2. Pour into pan and bake for about 20 mins or until toothpick comes out clean.
To Make Icing
 
  1. Pour Greek yogurt into a large bowl. Using an electric mixer mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Beat on high for 1 minute then add 1/2 cup shredded coconut and continue to beat for another minute. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help thicken the icing.
To Assemble
 
  1. Make sure your cake is cooled down completely! Slice the cake in half and slather on a generous amount of frosting. Leave enough for the top of your cake and garnish with toasted coconut.

Tutorial: How to Make Mascarpone Cheese at Home for Cheap! All You Need is Heavy Cream and Lemon Juice!

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We all know that mascarpone cheese can be expensive, but did you know that there’s a way to make it at home? This budget-friendly recipe is truly a keeper, and you’ll never want to buy mascarpone from the store again! All you need are two basic ingredients to make this delicious cheese. Heavy cream and lemon juice are all you need to put this together, and a little bit of patience. Use your homemade mascarpone with your favorite tiramisu recipe, or simply spread it on a bagel for a tasty breakfast!

Ingredients:

1) Saucepan

2) 2 cups heavy cream (this recipe makes approximately 2 cups of mascarpone cheese)

3) 1 lemon

4) Strainer

5) Unbleached cheese cloth

6) Large bowl

7) Candy thermometer

Steps:

1.) Take out your saucepan, pour in the 2 cups of heavy cream, and stick in your candy thermometer. Bring the cream to a simmer. The temperature on the thermometer should be around 180 F. Keep the temperature around 180 F.

2.) Allow the cream to simmer at 180 F for 3 minutes. Add in lemon juice. Allow it to simmer for an additional 3 minutes, then take the cream off the heat. Leave it to cool until it’s room temperature.

3.) Take out your strainer and line it with 3 layers of cheesecloth. Place a bowl under the strainer. Pour the mascarpone into the strainer.

4.) Place the strainer with the bowl underneath into the fridge. Leave it there overnight. In the morning, your mascarpone will be thick and creamy. The mascarpone will be good in the fridge for 1 week.