Category: Sweet Treats

Delia Smith’s pavlova works because of two specific things: the way she adds sugar and the way she handles heat. Preheat to 150C (300F, Gas Mark 2), drop the temperature immediately to 140C (275F, Gas Mark 1) once it goes in, bake for an hour, then leave it to cool…

Key Takeaways Yoghurt ice lollies are healthier than standard ice lollies, with more protein and less sugar, but they need the right balance to avoid icy texture Full-fat Greek yoghurt works best for creamy texture; low-fat versions tend to freeze rock-hard Adding a small amount of honey or maple syrup…

Key Takeaways No added sugar doesn’t mean sugar-free – fruit-based lollies still contain natural sugars, which is fine for most families Shop-bought options like Rowntree’s Fruit Pastilles lollies and Del Monte fruit tubes work well and cost around £2-3 for a multipack Homemade ice lollies take about 10 minutes of…

Key Takeaways Most shop-bought ice lollies contain 15-20g of sugar per lolly; homemade versions can reduce this to 2-5g whilst still tasting good Frozen fruit purees work better than juice for texture and nutrition, and you don’t need added sugar if the fruit is ripe enough Yoghurt-based lollies hold their…