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Offline Shazzy

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Freezer - Christmas
« on: November 21, 2012, 12:43:26 pm »
Hi We are going to Bali mid December til Christmas Eve (get home around 9pm Christmas Eve) which we are all looking forward to. On Christmas afternoon/evening we are having all my husbands extended family here for dinner - which will be lovely and Im looking forward to. Everyones bringing things to contribute. Apart from providing the venue Im also looking at a dessert or 2 and some nibblies. As we will be away Im looking at things I can make before we leave and freeze.
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Swedish icecream cheescake
Jonros fudge - cookies and cream and the salted version
The ususal chips and nuts

Thats about it though so far  :)  I dont need to provide alot but would like a variety of a few things if possible.

Anyone got any other ideas??? Thanks
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Re: Freezer - Christmas
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2012, 12:48:59 pm »
I say keep it simple from the freezer   and pantry. Maybe some sausage rolls you have ready for.the  pantry that need  only to be defrosted..

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Re: Freezer - Christmas
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2012, 02:48:06 pm »
What about mini pav's? They can be made before you go and you only need to have fruit and whipped cream to decorate.
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Re: Freezer - Christmas
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2012, 05:18:32 pm »
baba ganoush, olive tapenade and houmous all freeze very well
 
i have made the Swedish ice cream cheesecake many many times and have done many test on freezing it i would recommended not to make too far in advance


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Re: Freezer - Christmas
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2012, 10:45:04 am »
Thanks for the ideas. Pavs are a good idea - hadnt thought of those. Thanks Fundj for letting me know about the icream cheescake - I will probably have to make it the day before we leave if I decide to do that.
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Re: Freezer - Christmas
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2012, 01:37:25 am »
fudge freezers well.

Fruit cake freezes
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Re: Freezer - Christmas
« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2012, 02:01:34 am »
Any cakes freeze well, I always freeze ILB chocolate cake.  You can just ice on the day.

A batch of your favourite cookie dough and bake on Christmas morning.

I love those truffle balls made with a can of condensed milk, arrowroot biscuits, cocoa and rolled in coconut and they freeze and defrost perfectly - I would actually say a lot of truffles should freeze easily.

I am about to make some of Amy's quiches and I understand these freeze well too - mini muffin size could be good for a starter?
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