Cozy day-time restaurant in the heart of Bloemfontein, Koekela, explores the great possibilities of holiday fridge tarts with no oven needed.
Pineapple and Marshmallow fridge tart:
Crust:
EET-SUM-MOR biscuits
Juice/liquid from a crushed pineapple tin (432g)
Filling:
250ml whipped cream
1 x tin condensed milk
125ml lemon juice
1 x tin crushed pineapple (drained)
1 x large packet marshmallows
Method:
Place the biscuits in a square/rectangular pie dish. Cover with the pineapple juice. Mix together the condensed milk and lemon juice until it thickens. Add the drained pineapple. Break the marshmallows in halves and add to the mixture. Fold in the whipped cream and scoop onto the biscuit crust. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours until set.
Serve cold. Serves 8-10 portions.
Granadilla/Passion fruit fridge cheesecake
Use a 23cm springform pan. Line the bottom and sides with baking paper.
Crust:
1 x packet Tennis Biscuits, crushed fine
100g melted unsalted butter
Filling:
2 x tins condensed milk
1/2 tin of lemon juice
500g full cream cream cheese
250ml fresh cream, preferably whipped
30ml gelatine (sponge on 60ml cold water and heat for 15 seconds in the microwave/stir and repeat until dissolved)
Garnish:
Tinned passion fruit or add any fruit you prefer.
Method:
Crush biscuits and add melted butter, press the cookie base to form a solid crust at the bottom of the pan and place in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Mix all wet ingredients well, except the whipped cream. Add gelatine and mix well. Fold in the whipped cream last and pour mixture over the crust. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours. Pour over the passion fruit or old fruits, cut, serve, and enjoy!
Fruity tips for a fun fridge tart:
- Use seasonal ingredients and fruits to flavour and garnish
- Summertime is the best time for fun and funky deserts and sweet treats
- Best made the day before
- Do not keep the tart for longer than two days
- Make them in pretty bowls and dishes for extra glam
- Add fresh and edible flowers – always a showstopper and makes for very pretty pictures
Text: Abigail Visagie Photographs: Warren Hawkins
