St Patrick's day chip n dip

The idea for this chip n dip started with firstly a need to create something for St Patrick's day And secondly because our basil plant w...

Passionfruit melting moments or Yo-yo's

Grandma Kiwicakes has been inspired to make passionfruit crunchies (although we always called them melting moments or yo-yo's) after my ...

Retro Jelly Whip - from Kiwicakes test kitchen

This dessert is easy to whip up in advance for a light summery evening treat. I remember mum making it to take to pot-luck dinners with a bi...

Bananarama Ice cream - from Kiwicakes test kitchen

This yummy dessert is super easy to make at home with Easy Frost , a commonly used cake decorating product.  For two generous servings I sim...

Sweet Cream Cheese Button Cookies

Cream Cheese Button Cookies  Ingredients 100g butter softened 100g cream cheese softened 1C white sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 3 C flour 1 tsp ...

The Rocky Road to Easter - from Kiwicakes test kitchen

Today's treat is moreish Marshmallow Rocky Road. It has been Easter-shaped and packaged in clear bags  set off with these limencello yel...

Skittles infused Cupcakes

Last year you may recall I made skittles infused vodka . I still have a heap of it I haven't used, so I decided to try skittle cupcakes,...

Amaretto liqueur with Amaretti cookie ice cream

This ice cream, which is more like a gelato, was made for Grandma Kiwicakes birthday. I adore Amaretti cookies, you can find them at most go...

Rocky Road - with freeze dried strawberries & raspberries

This Rocky Road could not be simpler and it tastes better than any Rocky Road I've ever tried. In a bowl simply place one bag of mini ma...

Popcorn Cluster Cups - from Kiwicakes test kitchen

This sweet popcorn is chewy and delicious! Start by popping a bag of popcorn and crushing 200g of candy canes or your favourite boiled sweet...