Jellies
Wibble wobble, wibble wobble, jelly on my plate...or, in this case, presented in pretty glasses to wow your guests. These gorgeous jellies will all slip down very easily and have the added benefit of being in low in fat. What could be better?
Serves 4Coconut Lime Jellies with a Puree of Mango and Lime
Coconut, lime and mango are all ingredients found in Thailand and, not surprisingly, this easy cheat dessert would slip down really well after a fiery Asian curry.
Serves 6-8A Terrine of Summer Fruits
Juicy, jewel-like summer berries encased in a raspberry jelly – what could be more refreshing on a summer’s day when entertaining? Make it in advance and serve it with cream or, for a truly low-fat option, as it is.
Serves 6Gooseberry and Elderflower Jellies
A marriage made in heaven, gooseberries and elderflowers complement each other perfectly - an example of nature at its best, as both ingredients are in season at the same time! These jellies are a refreshing summer pud.
Serves 6 as a starterBudino di Pomodorini
This tomato mousse is the most refreshing, colourful and summery dish imaginable - and you can make it in minutes for a hassle-free lunch or supper.
Serves 8Peach Wine Jellies with Peach Puree
Now that there are several peach-flavoured sparkling wines on the market, they can be made into lovely jellies that retain some of the bubble and sparkle of the wine. Topped with a peach purée, they make one of the nicest cool, light summer desserts
Serves 12Champagne Jellies with Syllabub Cream and Frosted Grapes
If you really want to splash out you can make this with champagne, but sparkling white wine works very well, too. This is a lovely light dessert that slips down easily after a rich main course. It looks beautiful served in stemmed champagne flutes: t
Serves 6Pink Champagne Jellies with Champagne Cream
This is a tried and trusted recipe and one of my personal favourites. The Champagne cream is best made at the last minute, with Champagne from a freshly opened bottle – it's a great experience actually eating it with all the bubbles in it, and you ca
Serves 4Port and Claret Jellies
All that's involved here is a quick-dissolving packet jelly and a generous amount of port and claret. For this reason it is strictly an adult jelly, so I'm afraid drivers will have to have something else.
Serves 6Christmas Pudding Jelly with Cider Syllabub - recipe cost £2.51 (42p each)
This recipe started out as simply a dried fruit and citrus peel compote, but then turning it into little pudding-shaped jellies makes it very festive. A cooler, lighter alternative for those who find traditional Christmas pud too rich. If you make t
Serves 8Christmas Pud (Without the Pudding) served with Marsala Syllabub
Some people find a traditional Christmas pudding a bit too heavy at the end of a meal: if this is you, you'll love this alternative as it's lighter but still has all the flavours of the real thing.
