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Gingerbread Christmas Tree Kit Instructions

Gingerbread Christmas Tree Kit Instructions

PHILLIPPA’S ROYAL ICING RECIPE Ingredients 1 egg whites  200g icing sugar  1–2 tablespoon lemon juice Method Beat egg whites with a whisk until soft peaks form. Gradually add the icing sugar and slowly add them lemon juice until the desired consistency is formed and blend until smooth. Place icing in a bag with a fine nozzle and pipe. Allow a few hours to set, overnight if possible. Use remaining icing to assemble and decorate gingerbread trees.  

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Phillippa’s Mince Pie Ice Cream

Phillippa’s Mince Pie Ice Cream

This is incredibly easy Mince Pie Ice Cream is ideal for our warm Christmas weather.  The recipe was shared with me by my great friend Lynne, who loves entertaining! Ingredients ½ doz Phillippa’s Mince Pies (no others will do!) 1 litre quality or homemade vanilla ice cream, softened Method Crush mince pies to resemble coarse breadcrumbs (ie. in a food processor) and fold them into ice cream. Re-freeze. So very simple, I like to serve this in pretty tea cups on saucers with warm Caramel Brandy Sauce, but it can also be drizzled with Pedro Ximénez Sherry or Muscat. Or...

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Phillippa's Christmas in the Media

Phillippa's Christmas in the Media

We are always thrilled to be interviewed and mentioned in the media. Here's a snapshot of the coverage we've received this Christmas, including a segment on Studio 10 with Phillippa. See full article by Callan Boys - Christmas kit homes: Gingerbread house roadtest View the Minimax Magazine - December 2019  Country Style - December 2019 Issue   From Melbourne's favourite bakery, Phillippa's, comes this easy [Christmas mince pie ice cream] recipe that's perfect for those hot summer days during Christmas. (2 Dec. 2019) "Excellent Christmas Range" on Urban List's The Feed - The Melbourne Food News You Need to Know (6 Dec....

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