Desserts

Berry lemon puddings

Serves 6

Softened butter, for greasing White sugar, for coating 125g butter, softened

23 cup castor sugar

Finely grated rind of 1 lemon 3 x 60g eggs

1½ cups/225g self-raising flour ¼ cup/60ml milk

125g frozen mixed berries ¼ cup caster sugar, extra

1.Grease 6 small (1 cup) heatproof pudding basins with softened butter, sprinkle a little sugar into each basin and shake gently to evenly coat the insides. Set aside.

. Cut a piece of baking paper to fit the top shape of each basin. Cut a piece of foil to fit the top shape of each basin and extend 3cm over the edges. Set aside.

3.Cream butter, sugar and lemon rind until light and creamy. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.

4.Add flour and milk alternately and mix to a smooth batter. Set aside.

. Combine berries and extra caster sugar and divide equally into prepared basins

6.Spoon sufficient batter into each pudding basin until three quarters full. Cover each basin with a piece of baking paper, then with a piece

of foil. Gather the edge of the foil and press towards the outer edge of the basin to form a seal.

7.Fill water reservoir to MAX level and insert the drip tray.

. Divide pudding basins equally into steamer baskets (–) and (=). Place steamer baskets onto steamer and cover with lid.

9.Set steaming timer to 40 minutes. Adjust for shorter or longer cooking time as required.

10.Carefully remove puddings when cooked.

Serve puddings in basins or turned out onto serving plates and accompanied with custard or ice cream.

Vanilla risotto

Serves 4

1 cup Arborio rice 2½ cups/625ml milk ¼ cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup/125ml cream

1.Fill water reservoir to MAX level, insert the drip container and place steamer basket (–) on top.

. Place rice, milk and sugar into rice/sauce cooking bowl. Carefully insert rice/sauce cooking bowl into steamer basket. Cover with lid.

3.Set steaming timer to 60 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Adjust for shorter or longer cooking time as required.

4.Remove lid and add vanilla extract and cream, stirring gently until incorporated. Cover with lid and steam a further 5-8 minutes or until thick and creamy.

Serve hot with poached or fresh fruit.

NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard Measuring Cups and Spoons.

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Breville BFS600 manual Desserts, Berry lemon puddings, Vanilla risotto

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