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This Ice Cream Cake was so delicious and such a treat! It’s perfect to make ahead and you can keep the leftovers for whenever you need a sweet treat :) 1 and a half tubs Country Fresh Vanilla Flavoured Ice Cream (1.8 Litre) 300g biscuits 100g chopped pecans or walnuts 300g tin caramel 240g chocolate 1/4 cup milk Layer a freezer proof dish with half the biscuits, scoop half of Country Fresh Vanilla ice cream and smooth it over the biscuits with a knife. Mix the chopped nuts with the caramel and spread over the layer of ice cream gently. It doesn’t need to be perfect as it will be covered up. Melt the chocolate and milk together and mix till smooth. When cool pour over the caramel layer. Add another layer of biscuits and a final layer of ice cream. Spread out the ice cream gently, try not to disturb the layers. Decorate with left over chocolate sauce, caramel, crushed biscuits and chopped nuts. Freeze overnight and serve, enjoy :) Competition Detail ✨ Stand a chance to win 1 of 100 weekly cash prizes of R5,000!
To enter, simply: * Buy any tub of Country Fresh Ice Cream * Dial 12015407# and follow the prompts, OR * Scan the QR code on the tub, OR * Visit @countryfreshsa on Instagram or Facebook, share a picture of your perfect dessert in the comments, and tag the brand using #CountryFresh The competition runs from 25 February to 30 May 2025. #icecream #icecreamcake #eiddesserts #eid2025 #ramadan2025 #moremeaningfulmoments #countryfresh #thesmilemaker #smoothcreamycountryfresh #smilestolightup #icecream

I told my sister I’m coming to her for Iftar 🙃 instead of bringing savories I prefer eating something like a meze plate so I get all the satisfaction without the heaviness of eating fried food. You can add different salads, dips and veggies whenever you make it so it’s always exciting 🤍 Chicken 4 boneless chicken thighs Salt Pepper Garlic powder Onion powder Cajun spice Paprika Chopped garlic Hummus Chickpeas Tahini Lemon juice Salt Cumin Olive oil Ice water or ice Yoghurt Double thick yoghurt Olive oil Sprinkle of Zatar Coleslaw Pitted olives Garlic Naan Enjoy 🤍 #iftarideas #iftar #Ramadan #ramadan2025 ##cookwithme #pov #foodrecipies #foodvideos #mezeplate #meze #dips #chickenrecipe

There’s a new trifle in town… 🍓 🍫 💚 Full video loading… #dubaichocolate #chocolatestrawberries #dubaichocolatestrawberries #pistachio #trifle #dessert #dessertideas #easydessert #ramadan2025

Full video of the Dubai chocolate Strawberries 🍓🍫 I think we all channel our inner Mahera Zain while cooking 🙃 I used half a pack of the kataifi and 2 tbsp of melted ghee. Toast in the oven at 180 degrees till golden brown, if it’s browning unevenly then mix and add back to the oven. Add the pistachio paste to the slightly warm pastry, about 4-5 tablespoons and mix till combined. Leave to cool completely. Add 2 large slabs of chocolate to a bowl, add about 1/4 cup of milk. Microwave in 29 seconds till melted. Mix, if you need more milk add a little at a times Layer and top with pistachios 🤍💚 #dubaichocolate #chocolatestrawberries #dubaichocolatestrawberries #pistachio #trifle #dessert #dessertideas #easydessert #ramadan2025

Replying to @Merisha Padayachee Chocolate Cake 3 eggs 1 cup normal sugar 1/4 cup cocoa 1/4 cup oil 1/2 cup boiling water 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder Whisk the eggs and sugar till fluffy. In a separate bowl mix the cocoa, oil, hot water and vanilla essence. Sift the flour and baking powder into the eggs and sugar. Pour in the cocoa mixture and fold gently till combined. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 20-30min till a toothpick comes out 95% done. Cool. Icing 125g soft butter 2 tbsp cream cheese 2 tbsp cocoa 1-2 icing sugar depending how sweet you like it Cream butter and cream cheese till white and fluffy. Add sifted cocoa and icing sugar and whisk till fluffy. Add 1 tbsp milk and whisk. Ganache 4 tbsp Nutella 2 tbsp milk Melt in microwave for 20 seconds and mix till smooth, add more milk if needed. Decorate as video and enjoy 🤍 #chocolatecake #cake #cakevideos #cakedecorating #homemadecake #easydecorating #cakedesigns #homebaker #Ramadan #ramadan2025 #ramadaan2025

I just had to use this sound track 🙃 Posting recipe soon 🤩 #dubaichocolate #dubaichocolatedessert #cheesecake #pistachio #pistachiocheesecake #chocolatecheesecake #easydessert

Dreaming about this dessert 🤩 Crinkle Phyllo Dessert 6- 8 sheets phyllo, cut in half 8-10 tbsp melted ghee 3/4 tin condensed milk 200ml fresh cream Add phyllo to a rectangular dish. Pour the ghee in between the layers of phyllo. Bake at 180 degrees for 20min or until slightly golden. Pour over the condensed milk and cream and place back in the oven for 10min until crispy. Pour over chocolate sauce, extra condensed milk and chopped pistachios. I served it with extra chocolate sauce and it was a hit✨ Enjoy 💛 #dessert #Ramadan #ramadan2025 #crinkle #phyllo #phyllobaking #cakes #easydessert #easydesserts #iftar #postiftar

Suhoor Series Part 1 I thought I’d repost some of my breakfast ideas that would be great for Suhoor/Sehri. It will be a series so keep an eye out for the next few days 🤍✨ Zatar and Feta Eggs Olive oil Zatar Eggs Sour dough Cream cheese or Labneh Feta cheese In olive oil add some Zatar, fry egg in this till cooked. Spread toasted sour dough with cream cheese or labneh, agh fried egg and sprinkle on some feta. Enjoy 🤍 #breakfastideas #sehriideas #suhoor #suhoorideas #sehri #Ramadan #ramadan2025 #breakfast #easybreakfast #healthybreakfast

I actually enjoyed the challenge of getting it all done on Monday. All together it took me about 2 and a half hours, definitely worth the mental and physical break for the next two days :) Chicken bowl 4 chicken breast cubed Marinade with: Salt Pepper Garlic powder Mixed herbs Chilli flakes Paprika Cruhsed garlic Ginger garlic Olive oil Lemon Zest Juice of half a lemon Leave to marinade and fry in olive oil till cooked. Savory Rice 1 cup basmati rice 1/2 cup chicken stock or more 1/2 chopped onion 1/2 chopped pepper 1 tsp chopped garlic Sauté garlic, onion and peppers in oil. Add in the rice and stock and cook till rice in soft and fluffy. Adjust stock as needed. Salad Cubed cucumber Cubed tomatoes Yoghurt Lemon juice Salt Pepper Mixed herbs Parsley Sumac Mix together and serve with Chicken and Rice. Add extra lettuce, jalapeños and cheese if you like :) Steak Stri Fry 2 packs Minute steak Sliced 1 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp corn flour 1/4 cup water Mix and let steak “velvet” for a few minutes. Add in: Sesame oil Oyster sauce Black pepper Garlic powder 2 tsp fresh crushed garlic Crushed cumin powder 1 tsp stock (chicken or veg) 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Mix and marinade Sauce: Oyster sauce Soy Sauce Rice vinegar or Red Vinegar 2 tsp gocujang or any asian chilli sauce Tsp honey Saute a few handfuls of stir fry veg in olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic. When slightly softer remove from heat. Stir fry the steak on a high heat. Spread out and only flip when steak has some color. When cooked add in the veggies and the sauce. Mix and stir fry for a minute. Top with squeeze of lemon and sesame seeds. Serve with noodles or rice and top with fresh coriander. #pastabake #mincepasta #bolognese #comfortfood #recipes #foodvideos #mash #easymeals #mealprep #mealprepsunday #DinnerIdeas #tastymeals #makeaheadmeals #holidaymeals

Replying to @Wagida Ally🍉🇵🇸 Dubai Chocolate & Pistachio Cheesecake Base 200g biscuits (I used a mix of Marie biscuit and tennis) 100g butter Crush up biscuits and add in melted butter. Press into pan or baking dish and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 10min. Leave to cool. Filling 250g full fat cream cheese 3-4 tbsps icing sugar (sifted) 250ml fresh cream 2 heaped tbsp pistachio paste 1tsp vanilla Mix together cream cheese and icing sugar. Add in vanilla, cream and pistachio paste. Whisk but carefully till medium soft peaks. Taste and adjust to your liking. Leave in fridge. Topping App. 200g chopped kataifi pastry 4 tbsp melted ghee Mix together and bake in oven till golden and crispy. Keep mixing every few minutes. Once pastry is golden add it to a large bowl and add 2 tbsp pistachio paste while warm and mix well. Chocolate sauce 150g chocolate 1/4 cup milk Add chocolate and milk to a bowl and melt in microwave for 20 seconds and mix. If chocolate is not melted add back for 10 seconds. Mix together, add more milk till you get a chocolate sauce. Assembly Pour the cream cheese mixture onto the cooled base. Top with the pistachio kataifi, drizzle over chocolate sauce, add chopped pistachios and dried roses. Leave to set for a few hours. I did about 2 hours but you can leave for longer for a harder set. Serve and enjoy! #dubaichocolate #dubaichocolatedessert #cheesecake #pistachio #pistachiocheesecake #chocolatecheesecake #easydessert #recipes #foodvideos #dessertideas

If you’re like me and getting tired of eggs for Sehri then try out this avocado, cottage cheese and hot honey toast. It’s so delicious and filling 🤍 PS can’t believe it’s over half way through Ramadan, the month has been so beautiful 🥲✨ Hot honey 2 tbsp honey 1/2 tsp chilli flakes 1/4 tsp cider vinegar Heat the honey till it starts to get thinner, remove from heat and stir in chilli flakes and vinegar. Mix and cool. Layer as follows: Sour dough Chunky Cottage cheese Hot honey Flaky salt Enjoy 🤍 #avocadotoast #suhoorideas #ramadan2025 #Ramadan #sehri #sehriideas #suhoorideas #noeggbreakfast

Eid Mubarak 🤍 Hope you all had a wonderful day ✨🩷🌷 #eidoutfit #eidmubarak #eidinspo #outfit #OOTD #modestfashion #modestwear #abaya #abayastyle

Video for @WWTaste 🤍 Filling 2 chicken fillet 1 tsp chopped garlic 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp cumin 2 tsp cajun spice   2 tbsp chopped jalapenos 2 tbsp mayo 2 tbsp crumbled feta 1 tbsp chopped coriander 2 tbsp Woolworths Dhania Chutney   Woolworths all butter Pastry Sheets   Chop the chicken into small cubes, add spices and mix. Add to a pan with olive oil on a medium to high heat and cook completely. Do not overcook. Remove chicken from pan and cool slightly. Add in chopped jalapenos, mayo, feta and chutney. Add to pastry when filling is completely cooled. Add egg wash and decorate with sesame seeds and poppy seeds. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 15-20min till crispy. Serve with chutney.   Makes 6 Large or 12 Small pies. You can double the recipe for a larger batch and keep in the freezer till ready to bake. #chickenpies #smallpies #ramadanpies #ramadan2025 #chickenjalapeno #jalapeno #puffpastry #iftraideas

Its been a while 🤩 Chilli Paneer Fry cubed paneer in some ghee. Remove when browned. Add ghee and 1 small chopped onion. Fry till golden brown, add: 1 tsp ginger garlic 1 tsp chopped garlic 1/2 tsp cracked pepper 1/2 tsp corriander powder 1-2 sliced green chilli Handful of corriander and curry leaves sliced fine 1 tsp cumin powder 1/2 tsp tumeric Fry for a few minutes. Add in: 1 chopped tomato 1/4 cup water 1 tsp salt Cook till tomatoes and onions are soft. Add the paneer back and mix. Add in 1 tsp graham masala and more water if needed. Cook for a few minutes, garish with chopped coriander and serve with roots. Enjoy :) #paneer #indianfood #chillipaneer #recipes #EasyRecipes #healthyfood #homefood

Replying to @wagieda I’ve posted the cake recipe on the previous post, you can double recipe for a larger cake. Recipe for the filings are below… Fresh cream 250ml fresh cream 200ml long life cream (refrigerated overnight) 2-3 tbsp icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Whisk together till you get stiff peaks. Chocolate 150g milk chocolate 100g dark chocolate 1/4 cup milk (optional if you want a sauce) Melt in microwave is 20 second intervals mixing after each one. Berry sauce (my sister made this but this is how I do it) 2 cup frozen or fresh berries 4 tbsp icing sugar 1/2 tsp lemon Boil together, taste and adjust icing sugar for sweetness. Once boiled and fruit has softened, blend together and strain to remove any pulp. Cool completely. #chocolatecake #c#cakec#cakevideosc#cakedecoratingh#homemadecakee#easydecoratingc#cakedesignsh#homebaker

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Had to take all the confetti out but it was such a beautiful moment when my niece shocked us with the confetti canon 😂 🎊 I started off following the recipe from @sadias_haq that @maryamparuk sent me but then just winged it. It went kind of like this: Cream Cheese Layer 165g full fat cream cheese 1 cup condensed milk 125ml fresh cream Whisk the cream cheese first to remove the lumps. Add in the condensed milk and cream and whisk till slightly thickened. This can take a minute or so but keep a close eye. Leave in the fridge to set. Ganache 150g chocolate 1/2 cup cream Melt in microwave in 30 seconds intervals. Mix well, if it’s too thick add more cream or milk to make it thinner. Cocopops topping About 1 cup cocopops 100g chocolate 1-2 tbsp cocoa powder Add melted chocolate and cocoa powder to the pops, mix well. This did clump up, so any tips are welcome 🙃😂 Chocolate cake recipe a few posts down 🤍 Assemble as close as you can and serve. Don’t add topping and leave overnight as topping will get soft. Enjoy 🤍 #eid #eiddesserts #eid2025 #ramadan2025 #lazycat #lazycatdessert #lazycakecake #chocolatedessert #dessert