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 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.
Serves 6Christmas Pudding Jellies with Cider Syllabub
Lovely light jellies for those who find a traditional Christmas pudding just a little too filling after all that goose or turkey! The cider adds frothy bubbles to the syllabub as long as you make it just before serving...
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 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 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
Serves 8Peach Wine Jellies with Peach Puree
Jellies are always a good bet in the summer months, when all you really want is something light and refreshing. The joy of these is that they can also be made in advance, so are ideal when entertaining.
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 4Christmas Easy: Spiced Cranberry and Orange Jellies with Frosted Cranberries
These light, refreshing jellies would make a welcome break from rich Christmas food over the festive period and are pretty enough to serve at a special-occasion dinner. Make them the day before for hassle-free entertaining.
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 6-8A 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.
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